The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk
Overview
Explore the murkier corners of Aberdeen at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio walking tour of Aberdeen. Beginning from the Mercat Cross, you'll weave your way through hundreds of years of history while discovering the stories of piracy, slavery, and insurrection that the city hides in plain sight. Hear about "Indian Pete" and his efforts to banish child slavery. The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. It does not need a network connection to work. If you've got an hour and want to see some of the grisly and gloomy corners that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!
What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to 'Dark Aberdeen: Piracy, Slavery and Insurrection' tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
Mercat Cross
Castle Street, Aberdeen AB11 5HP, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Marischal Square
Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen AB10 1BA, UK
What To Expect
Marischal College
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Aberdeen Maritime Museum (Pass By)
Provost Ross House (Pass By)
The Green (Pass By)
Provost Skene's House (Pass By)
Marischal Square (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: VoiceMap Application.Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.Lifetime access to 'Dark Aberdeen: Piracy, Slavery and Insurrection' tour. The following is NOT included: Smartphone.Transportation.Food/drinks.Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route. Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-110804P5
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