Dark Side Tour: Aberdeen's Sinister Past

Uncover Aberdeen’s dark secrets on a thrilling walking tour. Explore tales of murder, witchcraft, and more with a local guide. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Tolbooth Museum - Gather with your guide outside the Tolbooth Museum for an introduction to Aberdeen’s dark history.
  • Castlegate - Discover the Castlegate area with your local guide and find out why Aberdeen’s castle no longer exists.
  • Commerce Street - Uncover the secrets of Heading Hill and journey back to when this site was among…
What's Included
  • Friendly local guide!
What's Not Included
  • Admissions into any buildings or other sites of interest
Additional Information

Join a local guide to uncover the shadowy history of Aberdeen! Experience the paths once tread by murderers, slave owners, and witches on this intriguing Dark Side tour. Over the course of 1.5 hours, this walking tour will illuminate the hidden truths of Aberdeen’s past.
From body snatching to kidnappings and public executions, this distinctive walking…

Location
The Wig
Castle Street
Please meet your guide outside the Wig Bar on Castle Street five minutes before your tour is due to start. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bjarte007
Nov 17, 2025
A must when in Aberdeen - Thank you, Kirsty, for the very interesting stories about the dark side of the city. A cold and windy day, but your stories kept us warm.
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Adrian_f
Aug 10, 2025
Highly recommend this tour. - Kirsty did a marvellous job telling us all about the deep and dark stories & myths around Aberdeen. Very entertaining and informative. We would highly recommend this tour. It takes 1 & 1/2hrs and the time flies. Thanks Kirsty you were brilliant!!!! The Flowers Family.
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From $183 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).