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The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk
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The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk

The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk

By VoiceMap
8.8 out of 10
Price is CA $9 per adult
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Features
  • 40m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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!  

Activity location

  • Marischal College
    • Marischal College Broad Street
    • AB10 1AB, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mercat Cross
    • Mercat Cross Castle Street
    • AB11 5HP, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk in English
  • Activity duration is 40 minutes40m40m
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
  • English

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!  

Language options: English
Price details
CA $9.46 x 1 AdultCA $9.46
Total
Price is CA $9.46

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap Application
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to 'Dark Aberdeen: Piracy, Slavery and Insurrection' tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Marischal College
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
The tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning at the Mercat Cross, near the Tourist Office, and ending with a dramatic view of the city's crown jewel - Marischall College. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is approximately 1.5km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime! Most people will opt to stop for a coffee or ice-cream snack or for photography opportunities along the way. The narration is crisply mastered by a professional audio engineering staff, and the tour creates an engaging experience that is suitable for all ages that can wear ear buds. Key landmarks include: • Mercat Cross (Market Cross) • Aberdeen Harbour • Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Provost Ross House • Marischal Square and Marischal College • Provost Skene's House The exact route can be seen upon downloading or viewing the tour. Audio from the tour can also be previewed at this site.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum (Pass by)
The Aberdeen Maritime Museum charts the close relationship between Aberdeen, its harbour and the sea. Inside there are fascinating exhibits from the fishing, ship building and oil industries.
Provost Ross House (Pass by)
Provost Ross' House was built in 1593 and is the second oldest building in Aberdeen. Provost John Ross was the Mayor of Aberdeen from 1710 to 1712. Ross made his money as a ship owner. You can see the harbour from the windows of his house.
The Green (Pass by)
The Green was once a flourishing market area and is still used as such on Fridays. It’s now surrounded by bars, restaurants and small businesses.
Provost Skene's House (Pass by)
Sir George Skene was Provost of the city from 1676 for 9 years and is most notable for his old house. The rooms are furnished in the styles of the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries. Inside there are collections of coins and local history.
Marischal Square (Pass by)
Marischal Square is a £107 million pound development that blends the old with the new. It houses a hotel, shops and offices right in the heart of Aberdeen. You'll find the famous Mackie's ice cream parlour here.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMarischal College
    • Marischal College Broad Street
    • AB10 1AB, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMercat Cross
    • Mercat Cross Castle Street
    • AB11 5HP, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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