THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Aberdeen (2024) - Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Aberdeen
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Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Footdee (Fittie), Historic Sites, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Footdee (Fittie), Historic Sites, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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£54per adult£49 - from
£54per adult£49 
Cultural Toursfromper adult£14
Day Tripsfromper adult£94- from
£88per adult£79 
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult (price varies by group size)£179
Food & Drinkfromper adult£27- fromper adult£10
Day Tripsfromper adult£94
Historical Toursfromper adult£6
Speciality Museums
Maritime museum with interactive exhibits on the history of sea trade, shipbuilding, and oil exploration. Offers views of the harbor and detailed ship models.
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Quaint 19th-century fishing village neighborhood with picturesque cottages, quirky lanes, and coastal views. Enjoy local cafes, art, and a historical ambiance for a pleasant walk.
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Castles
Cliff-top ruins providing atmospheric exploration through turrets, tunnels, and caves, with panoramic views of the North Sea and a backdrop that inspired literary works.
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Botanical gardens featuring tropical and desert plants, scenic walks, and a peaceful Japanese garden. Includes glasshouses and interactive plant displays.
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Speciality Museums
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Historical military museum with a rich regimental history, interactive exhibits including a WW1 trench, and a tiered garden. Engaging tours with personal stories in a unique building.
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Historic Sites
Maritime journey with cosy en-suite cabins, a car deck, and a lounge for relaxation. Features include a variety of food choices and a soothing ambiance.
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Art Museums
Art enthusiast's haven with 16 galleries showcasing a mix of modern and historical pieces, Viking treasures, and interactive exhibits. Highlights include a rooftop terrace and a curated gift shop.
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Science Museums
Interactive science centre with hands-on exhibits for all ages, featuring a sensory garden and a cafe, plus events for young children near the beach.
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Theatres
Historic theatre presenting a mix of contemporary and classic shows amid a regal ambiance, complemented by guided historical tours.
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Amusement & Theme Parks
Playground with nursery rhyme and fairy tale scenes, varied play areas for young children, and an expansive outdoor space for exploration.
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Parks
Victorian-era park with pristine green spaces and a Winter Garden housing tropical plants. Includes a children's play area and tranquil spots for leisurely strolls.
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What travellers are saying
- Umabdulrahman a42 contributionsA small museum contains kinds of ships, boats and sea tolls, nice to have a quick look.
Enters are free, no reservation needed, not much crowded, good for school students, and children.Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Umabdulrahman a42 contributionsIt is a very very nice village to visit and have photos, it is a small village next to Aberdeen beach with an amazing view.
There are so many food tracks and so many halal food.Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tes2021Dundee, UK17 contributionsCame here on a visit to Aberdeen and it was their re-opening night! Gorgeous exterior and even though it’s been updated, you can see the nod in their internal decor. Had some food, Grant in the kitchen certainly knows what he’s doing! Live music, DJ, brilliant bar staff, James was fantastic as he had a MASSIVE order!! Lovely experience to be a part of, will be back when I’m visiting Aberdeen again!Written 29 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lozhintonPerth and Kinross, UK92 contributionsWonderful oasis on a gloomy November day. We wandered happily through each room.
Really loved the talking cactus with a broad Doric accent 😄Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Robert W1 contributionThe Gordon Highlander Museum in Aberdeen is a highlight. We were lucky that Dave showed us the trenches, it was very interesting. We would like to thank him again for that. Greetings from the Blair family in Germany.Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alibatty🦇Dundee, UK20,673 contributionsIf you’re in the area of Old Aberdeen , or Seaton Park , then I recommend you make a visit to this historic Gothic old church, built in the 12th century. It’s situated on the site of a former church, believed to have been founded by St Machar - who was supposedly sent here by St. Columba from Iona. Obviously since then, the building’s undergone much in the way of major renovations and restoration. The stained glass windows are beautiful, with 5 pre-Raphaelite windows designed by Daniel Cottier in the 19th century. An organ installed in 1890, was constructed by the foremost organ-builder of the Victorian era, Henry Willis. A detailed ceiling of panelled oak contains 48 heraldic shields. The church is staffed by friendly volunteers, and the atmosphere is amazingly serene. Taphophiles will be in their element in the adjoining graveyard .Written 4 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OrkneydocStronsay, UK87 contributionsComfortable boat, friendly staff. Restaurant has regular and special dishes, reasonably priced. Bar has a good selection of beers.Written 14 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anco MAberdeen, UK751 contributionsWe have lived for years in Aberdeen and this has been the first time we visited the Aberdeen Art Gallery. The building is lovely inside with a nice shop and a couple of decent cafes. We went solely for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition on the second floor. Hence, no observations on the art work, other than that the special exhibition was excellent.Written 16 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tracey M1 contributionWhat an amazing trip we had to the Science Centre, there are so many amazing things to see and do, from solving puzzles to activating a robot, my son has autism so I was unsure how he would get on, there was a wonderful young man on the reception desk who was so helpful, he told us where everything was located and explained that they had a sensory area should my son get overwhelmed, in the sensory area they even had noise cancelling headphones and fidget toys that if needed could be taken round the centre during your stay, I have never been in an environment that was so inclusive, they really have thought of everything, and my son loved it, cannot rate highly enough, will definitely be backWritten 6 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mary JEdinburgh, UK7 contributionsWe attended the opening night this was the fourth time I have seen this show and each time it has followed a slightly different but up to date script. Last nights performance was simply fantastic, from the set, graphics, acting, singing and most importantly the music, it was superb. I've never seen His Majesties Theatre come alive like that, a brilliantly exhilarating experience so well done to everyone involvedWritten 18 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- smiler1956Birmingham, UK610 contributionsTook my Granddaughter to a friends birthday party at the Children's indoor adventure park. 90 minutes of mayhem for the kids, but great fun. Unfortunately there was very little supervision from staff, the parents being held responsible, but unfortunately some "responsible" parents were not ensuring their kids kept to the rules! The café had a good but expensive range of snacks. The meal provided for the kids, was a little rushed, and some children did not get the opportunity to finish their food. The décor could have done with a little updating and cleaning. I don't think the canopy over the serving area had ever been dusted! Anyway, the kids had a great time!Written 25 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ri Ri SpringbettAdelaide, Australia328 contributionsWhat a fun place! A really well kept park (we encountered several workers maintaining the park while there) and not having to spend a cent!
We all really enjoyed a big walk around the place, the playgrounds, especially the slides, and the garden they have next to the cafe is really cool to see, highly recommend you go in!
Our first (and possibly only) time in Aberdeen, it was a gem of a place and a great find during our travels.Written 24 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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