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Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland, United Kingdom
Where Aberdeen sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 6
- Bookable experiences
- 90
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Aberdeen sits in Northeast Scotland, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 90 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Aberdeen
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Aberdeen
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Aberdeen's most-visited sights
- MorningCrathes Castle14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayDrum Castle, Garden & Estate3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFootdee (Fittie)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBalmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium TourTakes about 6.5 hours.
2 days in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's most-visited sights · More of Aberdeen's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Aberdeen's most-visited sights
- MorningCrathes Castle14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayDrum Castle, Garden & Estate3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFootdee (Fittie)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBalmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium TourTakes about 6.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Aberdeen's top sights
- MorningSlains Castle2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFyvie Castle1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadDunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from AberdeenTakes about 9 hours.
3 days in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's most-visited sights · More of Aberdeen's top sights · Day trip to Dundee
- 1
Day 1
Aberdeen's most-visited sights
- MorningCrathes Castle14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayDrum Castle, Garden & Estate3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFootdee (Fittie)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBalmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium TourTakes about 6.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Aberdeen's top sights
- MorningSlains Castle2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFyvie Castle1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadDunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from AberdeenTakes about 9 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dundee
- Early startHead to DundeeAbout 93 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's most-visited sights · More of Aberdeen's top sights · Day trip to Dundee · Day trip to St. Andrews · Day trip to Aviemore
- 1
Day 1
Aberdeen's most-visited sights
- MorningCrathes Castle14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayDrum Castle, Garden & Estate3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFootdee (Fittie)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBalmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium TourTakes about 6.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Aberdeen's top sights
- MorningSlains Castle2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFyvie Castle1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadDunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from AberdeenTakes about 9 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dundee
- Early startHead to DundeeAbout 93 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to St. Andrews
- Early startHead to St. AndrewsAbout 100 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Aviemore
- Early startHead to AviemoreAbout 104 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's most-visited sights · More of Aberdeen's top sights · Day trip to Dundee · Day trip to St. Andrews · Day trip to Aviemore · Day trip to Aberfeldy · Day trip to Inverness
- 1
Day 1
Aberdeen's most-visited sights
- MorningCrathes Castle14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayDrum Castle, Garden & Estate3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFootdee (Fittie)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBalmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium TourTakes about 6.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Aberdeen's top sights
- MorningSlains Castle2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFyvie Castle1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadDunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from AberdeenTakes about 9 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dundee
- Early startHead to DundeeAbout 93 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to St. Andrews
- Early startHead to St. AndrewsAbout 100 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Aviemore
- Early startHead to AviemoreAbout 104 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Aberfeldy
- Early startHead to AberfeldyAbout 123 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Inverness
- Early startHead to InvernessAbout 133 km from Aberdeen — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Aberdeen
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Balmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium Tour
5.0 (3)6h 30m
Begin your journey in Royal Deeside at the Rob Roy McGregor statue, where the story of Scotland’s legendary outlaw sets the scene for your adventure. Travel through the stunning Aberdeenshire into the Cairngorms…
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Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen
4.9 (213)9h
Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled to the River Dee for their holidays. With almost unlimited…
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Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour
4.8 (107)7h 30m
Starting from Aberdeen we trace the river Dee to Balmoral where you can walk in the footsteps of generations of Royals who have called this estate home. *Balmoral Estate is closed from 9th of August 26 until early…
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North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
4.8 (92)9h
Look out for sea creatures, ancient castles, and beautiful beaches on this tour along Scotland’s North East Coast. On this tour, you venture from Aberdeen and travel along Scotland’s North East Coast. You stumble upon…
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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
4.8 (166)12h
The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield. You try to take your best…
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Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire
5.0 (78)8h
Visit the stunning Northeast Coast of Aberdeenshire and it will steal your heart. On this tour we will visit some of the region's most dramatic coastline. Taking time to wander through some of the most beautiful fishing…
from £104 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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