Top 10 Culture in Aberdeen

Destination: Aberdeen.
Visit the City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School - with a double G&T in hand, join us on a Discovery Tour and learn about Aberdeen’s lost distilling heritage, explore the distillery including the restricted production area, find out how you can make your own gin either at the distillery or at home, take part in a Q&A session with the head distiller and finally, enjoy a gin tasting from the range of true Aberdeen gins.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Aberdeen.
Time Exposure Travel will take you on a walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen. In Old Aberdeen some the areas we will explore include the buildings of the 15th Century University, at 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, other fascinating areas and even visit a secret graveyard very few locals even know about. Tours can be tailored to suit. Please note access to the Chapel interiors is subject to availability and seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Aberdeen.
Door to door pick up/drop off and Private Tour. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning, interesting. Itinerary may depend on hotel location: -Crathes Castle - 16thC marvel & amazing gardens -Balmoral Castle - Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year) -Lunch at nice restaurant -Craigievar Castle - Iconic Pink Disney Castle -Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's most iconic Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - please contact us. We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you. See exclusions for pick up distance surcharges. Most castles are free to see from the outside, except Balmoral. Interior tours are chargeable and subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details. Please note Balmoral is not open all year. Alternative castles and attractions can be visited.
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Destination: Aberdeen.
Discover Aberdeen's local history and culture on this 1.5 hour walking tour with a local guide, available every day any time. Discover Aberdeen's rich history from being a small fishing settlement to the centre of oil for Europe. Make your way through some of the oldest streets, explore tunnels and retrace the steps of some of Aberdeen's most important figures in our (sometimes very dark) history. You'll also discover the amazing street art that has overtaken Aberdeen and has become a huge part of the culture. From unassuming corners to major buildings, there’s art around every turn and your guide knows just where to find the best of the best.
Known For: Aberdeen Historical Tours, Aberdeen Walking Tours, Aberdeen Cultural Tours, Aberdeen Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Aberdeen.
We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour Details. All are subject to availability and most distilleries require advance booking for a Guided Tasting Tour, but not for just a tasting. On a Distillery Tasting Tour you will learn the secrets of how Scotland's most famous drink is crafted and then you have the opportunity to sample the beautiful offerings. We can recommend which distilleries to visit if required, but wherever we take you, you know you can sit back and relax and let us do the driving. Some of the most popular distilleries on Speyside are Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Aberlour, Glenfarclas, Ballindalloch, Balvenie and GlenAllachie. We will book the internal guided tasting tours for you and invoice you separately via PayPal. We will also book you in to a great local restaurant for lunch. Option to include a Castle or Cooperage Tour. Please contact us for details.
Known For: Aberdeen Historical Tours, Aberdeen Shore Excursions, Aberdeen Ports of Call Tours, Aberdeen Private Sightseeing Tours, Aberdeen Cultural Tours, Aberdeen Day Trips, Aberdeen Full-day Tours, Aberdeen Bus Tours.

Destination: Aberdeen.
A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous and iconic castles in Scotland (Aberdeenshire is spoilt with its number). The day is fully guided by your driver and or castle staff. We go to a castle for lunch. This is a private tour for your party & includes pick up/drop off. The route and itinerary can be changed to suit. Please advise us of any required changes. As of Sep 2023 Balmoral have extended their opening dates. Glamis is open Spring to Winter. Contact us for details. If you would like to visit a distillery instead of a castle, please let us know so we can book a tasting tour. Advance booking required for distilleries. Most castles grounds are free to access (except Balmoral) but all charge for internal tours. All attractions subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details. Please note at Dunnottar there is a gentle slope from carpark to see it, but to go inside there is a long staircase.
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Destination: Aberdeen.
Come and explore the dark side of Aberdeen with a local guide! Walk in the footsteps of murderers, slave owners and witches on this Dark Side tour of Aberdeen. This 1.5 hour walking tour will bring our dark past into light as you discover the truth behind Aberdeen's dark history. From body snatching, to kidnappers and public executions, the truth of Aberdeen's dark history will shock you on this unique walking tour of Aberdeen.
Known For: Aberdeen Private Sightseeing Tours, Aberdeen Historical Tours, Aberdeen Walking Tours, Aberdeen Ghost Tours, Aberdeen Crime Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Aberdeen.
Explore a different side of Aberdeen and discover the amazing Street Art and graffiti that can be found on every corner of the city. Although Aberdeen is known for its granite buildings, the colourful murals stand out and have given the city an incredible reputation that attracts some of the best artists in the world. Aberdeen is rapidly becoming Scotland’s biggest city for street art bringing artists from all over the country and from around the world every year during the Nuart Aberdeen festival to brighten up the city's grey granite streets. The city is filled with art, from small corners to grand buildings, and your expert guide knows where to find it all, creating unique tours with the route constantly changing to include new artwork!
Known For: Aberdeen Private Sightseeing Tours, Aberdeen Walking Tours, Aberdeen City Tours, Aberdeen Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Aberdeen.
Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since. Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today. The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views. Our tour also takes us over the famous 18thC Invercauld Bridge. After the walk the can visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel for lunch. The hotel is an attraction in itself. After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times and if time, the stunning Crathes Castle. Please contact us re dates. The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence. Please note the walk is an approx 4.5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths.
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Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Aberdeen.
Too early to check in to your hotel or for your flight? We have the perfect solution, a private guided tour of the area. Simply let us know where/when you need picked up and choose the length of tour that suits you. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer – amazing castles, historical buildings, distilleries and beautiful scenery. We will take you to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting. Pick up/ Drop off from Airport, Train Station, Cruise Ship and or Aberdeen accommodation. Please note that should your plane, train or ship be late in arriving, we will still endeavour to provide your tour, but however our other bookings may curtail or prevent this. Please advise of your pick up / drop off details when booking. Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to availability and require advance booking. Most castle grounds are free to visit, but charge for tours inside the actual castle which are also subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.
Known For: Aberdeen Full-day Tours, Aberdeen Historical Tours, Aberdeen Bus Tours, Aberdeen Shore Excursions, Aberdeen Ports of Call Tours, Aberdeen Private Sightseeing Tours.