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Aberdeen City Food Tour

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Food tasting on the Rainbow Steps
Making a toast
Marischall College
Maritime Museum
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Join us on a delicious stroll through Aberdeen’s city centre, where rich history and local flavours go hand in hand. Discover the city’s maritime roots at the harbour, explore the vibrant Green and merchant quarter, and raise a toast to William Wallace in Union Terrace Gardens.

Along the way, we’ll sample classic Aberdonian treats like butteries, oatcakes with cheese, locally brewed beer, and creamy Mackie’s ice cream. We’ll share stories of women brewsters, historic markets, and Aberdeen’s role in Scotland’s food, brewing, and distilling traditions.

With plenty of tasting stops, hidden corners, and engaging tales, this tour offers a real flavour of Aberdeen — past and present. Bring your appetite and your curiosity!

What's Included

  • Snacks Seven tasting stops showcasing local flavours and food heritage.

    Meeting Location

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    Shiprow
    Aberdeen AB11 5BY, UK

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    What To Expect

    Aberdeen Maritime Museum

    We kick things off where the city meets the sea — at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum overlooking the bustling harbour. Here, we delve into the city’s deep fishing heritage, shipbuilding past, and maritime trade. It’s a chance to imagine Aberdeen’s historic shoreline lined with smokehouses, fish markets, and granaries. Enjoy a classic Aberdonian “rowie” — or buttery — with a smear of marmalade. These salty, flaky treats are part of the region’s coastal identity, once a staple for fishermen needing a hardy bite at sea.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Green

    Once the heart of medieval Aberdeen, The Green tells stories of bustling trade, women brewsters, and brewing traditions that stretch back centuries. Before industrialisation, brewing was a domestic skill, and many women earned a living crafting small-batch ales. We explore the area’s transformation, from the old market to today's creative corner, featuring bold NuArt murals. While we don’t taste beer just yet, you’ll start to see how deeply rooted brewing is in the city’s culture.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Union Terrace Gardens

    In the shadow of the Wallace Monument and above what was once a lively stream powering Aberdeen’s early mills, we pause to raise a toast — not with whisky, but with Scotland’s other national drink: Irn-Bru! We reflect on William Wallace, the vanished mills of Denburn, and the city's connection to the textile and grain trades. Around us are layers of architectural history — the striking Triple Kirks spire, St. Mark’s Church, the grand His Majesty’s Theatre, and the Central Library — all part of the Victorian vision of the city.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Marischal College

    Standing before the gleaming granite façade of Marischal College, we turn to Scotland’s favourite grain — oats. From porridge to bannocks, oatcakes to crowdie cheese pairings, oats have fuelled Scots for centuries. We enjoy a taste of local oatcakes and cheese, while hearing how Robert the Bruce supported Aberdeen in times of conflict — and how the city gave back. If the moment feels right, we may share a reading of Sheena Blackhall’s witty "How to Make an Aberdonian" — a poetic celebration of local character and food.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mercat Cross

    In the historic Castlegate, where the Mercat Cross once marked the centre of trade and proclamation, we explore Aberdeen’s market culture. For centuries, this was the place to buy, sell, and celebrate — from weekly markets to royal visits. Now it’s time to enjoy a locally brewed beer, a nod to both the area’s trading past and today’s growing craft beer scene. It's also a chance to highlight Aberdeenshire’s legacy in brewing and distilling — from traditional farm ales to the global success of names like Chivas Brothers.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Provost Skene's House

    We finish at one of Aberdeen’s oldest surviving townhouses — Provost Skene’s House. This museum tells stories of Aberdonians who shaped the world. Nearby, Guest Row and Ragg’s Lane once buzzed with bakers and local shops feeding the city centre. We wrap up the tour with a scoop of Mackie’s ice cream — a creamy, locally made treat from Aberdeenshire dairy farms. A sweet way to end our journey through Aberdeen’s flavours, past and present.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Terrain: The route includes some cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, and moderate inclines
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aberdeen City Food Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Snacks. Seven tasting stops showcasing local flavours and food heritage.
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    The minimum age to participate is 16..

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    Accessibility information for the Aberdeen City Food Tour is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Walking Distance: Around 3.5 km (just over 2 miles) at a relaxed pace
    • Terrain: The route includes some cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, and moderate inclines
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • SnacksSeven tasting stops showcasing local flavours and food heritage.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Walking Distance: Around 3.5 km (just over 2 miles) at a relaxed pace
    • Terrain: The route includes some cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, and moderate inclines
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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