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We compared all 25 experiences in Aberdeen so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 25 experiences from £ 3.25 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Aberdeen: City Centre Walking Tour & Street Art Stories
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Aberdeen: City Centre Walking Tour & Street Art StoriesFollow a local through Aberdeen’s oldest streets, hidden tunnels, and vibrant street art. Includes daily 2pm start, wheelchair access, and a passionate guide.Every day · 14:00 · From age 12★ 4.79 (280)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14per person
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside: Small Group Day Trip
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Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside: Small Group Day TripFeel the sea air at Dunnottar Castle, wander Royal Deeside’s forests, and see Cairngorms peaks on a small group tour from Aberdeen with guide and transport included.Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun · 09:15 · From age 5★ 4.88 (216)9hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 57per person
Loch Ness Highlands Day Tour Aberdeen: Whisky & Culloden
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Loch Ness Highlands Day Tour Aberdeen: Whisky & CullodenSmall-group tour from Aberdeen through the Scottish Highlands with Loch Ness boat cruise, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns included.Wed and Sat · 08:00 · From age 5★ 4.85 (167)12hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 95per person

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Aberdeen Coastal Day Trip: Slains Castle, Caves & Cullen Skink
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Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire Tour: Fishing Heritage & Cliffs
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Dunnottar Castle & Aberdeenshire Coast: Castles, Wildlife
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Dunnottar Castle & Aberdeenshire Coast: Castles, Wildlife★ 4.85 (40)7h 30mENfrom£ 104per person
Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen: Two Distilleries
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Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen: Two Distilleries★ 4.72 (36)10hENfrom£ 80per person
Aberdeen crime history audio tour: 500 years of punishment
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Aberdeen crime history audio tour: 500 years of punishment★ 4.06 (31)45m–2h 15mfrom£ 5.47per person
Speyside Whisky Tour: Three Distilleries, Private Guide
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Speyside Whisky Tour: Three Distilleries, Private Guide★ 4.36 (22)12h–14hENfrom£ 795per person
Craft Scottish Gin in Aberdeen: 2-Hour Distilling Class
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Craft Scottish Gin in Aberdeen: 2-Hour Distilling Class★ 5.00 (20)2h 30mENfrom£ 140per person

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Aberdeen Union Street Audio Tour: Self-Guided with GPS
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Travelers' pick-20%
Aberdeen Union Street Audio Tour: Self-Guided with GPSWalk Aberdeen's Union Street at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour that uses GPS to automatically play stories at each stop, accessible offline on your phone.Every day · From age 6★ 4.58 (12)1h 50m–3h 40m✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 3.25per person
Old Aberdeen Walking Tour: Medieval Cathedral & University
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Old Aberdeen Walking Tour: Medieval Cathedral & UniversityWalk through 500 years of Aberdeen's history in two hours, visiting a 14th-century cathedral with heraldic ceiling, the original university buildings.Mon–Fri · 10:00 and 13:00★ 5.00 (15)2hEN✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 72per person
Aberdeen castles & whisky distillery tour: Private group day trip
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Aberdeen castles & whisky distillery tour: Private group day tripPrivate group tour from Aberdeen to Dunnottar and Crathes castles with whisky tasting and lunch, including hotel pickup and drop-off.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 8★ 5.00 (13)7h–8hEN✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 370per person

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Aberdeen Private Coastal Tour: Fishing Villages & Slains Castle
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Aberdeen Private Coastal Tour: Fishing Villages & Slains CastlePrivate coastal tour from Aberdeen visiting Gardenstown, Crovie and Pennan with a qualified guide. See Slains Castle.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (4)8h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 649per group
Aberdeen self-guided tour app: Treasure hunt & hidden gems
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Aberdeen self-guided tour app: Treasure hunt & hidden gemsSelf-guided treasure hunt app for Aberdeen with GPS-guided challenges, quizzes and hidden gems. Explore at your own pace on one device ticket for the whole group.Every day★ 5.00 (2)4h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per group
Aberdeen Airport to City: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
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Aberdeen Airport to City: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingPrivate arrival transfer from Aberdeen Dyce Airport to your hotel. Driver meets you with nameplate, tracks your flight, handles luggage. Up to 15 passengers.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (2)20m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 44per person
Gin 'On The Rocks': Aberdeen Coast, Geology & Climate-Positive Gin
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Gin 'On The Rocks': Aberdeen Coast, Geology & Climate-Positive GinNine-hour tour from Aberdeen along the Mearns and Angus coast with a working geologist, ending at Arbikie Distillery for three gin tastings and the story.Next departure: 9 Aug 2027 · From age 12★ 5.00 (2)9hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 110per person
Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology Half-Day Tour
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Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology Half-Day TourHalf-day geology tour from Aberdeen to Crathes Castle and Stonehaven with a geologist guide, bottled water and snacks included.Next departure: 9 Aug 2027 · From age 12★ 5.00 (1)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 95per person
Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside day trip from Aberdeen
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Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside day trip from AberdeenDay trip from Aberdeen through Royal Deeside with Balmoral Castle admission, lunch at the castle café.Next departure: 24 Feb 2027★ 4.00 (1)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 775per group
Aberdeen to Edinburgh Private Transfer: Luxury Chauffeur Service
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Aberdeen to Edinburgh Private Transfer: Luxury Chauffeur ServicePrivate transfer from Aberdeen to Edinburgh with a Scottish chauffeur, luxury vehicle with leather seats, Wi-Fi and bottled water included.Every day · Hotel pickup2h 30m–3h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 420per person
Aberdeen Hotel to Airport: Private Transfer Up to 8 Passengers
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Aberdeen Hotel to Airport: Private Transfer Up to 8 PassengersPrivate transfer from Aberdeen city hotels to airport. Door-to-door service, professional driver, 24/7 availability. Groups up to 6 passengers, fixed price, no surge pricing.Every day · Hotel pickup2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 41per person
Aberdeen Airport to Hotel: Private Round-Trip Transfer
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Aberdeen Airport to Hotel: Private Round-Trip TransferPrivate round-trip transfer from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to city hotels. Flight tracking, nameplate pickup, door-to-door service, up to 15 passengers. No queues, fixed price.Every day · Hotel pickup40m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 87per person
Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow: Private Round-Trip Transfer
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Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow: Private Round-Trip TransferPrivate round-trip transfer from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow hotels for up to 15 passengers. Flight tracking, door-to-door service, no hidden charges. Air-conditioned vehicle.Every day · Hotel pickup5h 40m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 750per person
Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
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Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingPrivate transfer from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow hotels. Flight tracking, door-to-door service, up to 15 passengers. Licensed vehicles, English-speaking drivers, luggage help.Every day · Hotel pickup2h 50m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 375per person
Aberdeen to Glasgow: Executive Transfer & Wi-Fi
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Aberdeen to Glasgow: Executive Transfer & Wi-FiPrivate Mercedes transfer from Aberdeen to Glasgow with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi and water included. One-way or return, flexible dates, up to 3 passengers.Every day · Hotel pickup3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 600per group

Aberdeen at a glance ✓ 2026-10-25

  • Most booked: Aberdeen: City Centre Walking Tour & Street Art Stories, £ 14 (1h 30m, 4.79★ · 280).
  • Top rated: Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside: Small Group Day Trip, £ 57 (9h, 4.88★ · 216).
  • Best value: Loch Ness Highlands Day Tour Aberdeen: Whisky & Culloden, £ 95 (12h, 4.85★ · 167).

Of the 25 experiences: 22 with free cancellation, 20 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup and 7 last-minute.

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