In a nutshell

On board the bus, explore the history of Aberdeen, among the granite buildings that have made it the 'silver city'. You will be accompanied by your guide, who is ready to share a host of interesting facts and anecdotes with you on its most iconic sites. Then, from the city, you'll move on to a green oasis, and get lost among the rose gardens and fountains and the Victorian atmosphere of Duthie Park.

Main stops

Sightseeing bus tour through the streets of Aberdeen: Union Street, Market Cross, Provost Skene's House
Duthie Park: Interior visit

The programme

Get ready to take a trip into the history of Aberdeen along with your guide. Along Union Street, you'll immediately notice the silvery shimmer of the Victorian granite buildings: this is where Aberdeen gets its name, the “silver city”.
The market cross, meanwhile, is a typical architectural structure that signaled the presence of a market in days gone by. But did you know that it was also the place where new monarchs were proclaimed?
Among its many decorative details, you're bound to spot the white marble unicorn: Legend has it that on nights when the moon is full, the ghost of a unicorn roams these parts!
After you pass Provost Skene's House dating back to 1545 - the oldest mansion in the city - it is time to leave the bus and head into Duthie Park, a late 19th century public park characterized by its Victorian influences.
Overlooking the River Dee, full of fountains and ponds, it is known for its winter gardens and its 'Rose Mountain', where more than 120,000 roses bloom in summer. A riot of scents and colors!