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Aberdeen
Aberdeen Food Tour: Eat Like a Local!
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Overview
Aberdeen City Food Tour: Embark on a tasty adventure through the heart of Aberdeen, where history and flavour come alive! This walking tour explores the city's rich past and delicious present, perfect for food lovers and history buffs alike.
Guests will discover Aberdeen's maritime history at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum and wander through The Green, a vibrant area with a fascinating past. The tour will then continue to the Denburn (Wallace Monument Area) and Marischal College, known for its stunning architecture. Finally, it will wrap up at Castlegate and Provost Skene's House, each offering a unique glimpse into Aberdeen's heritage.
Expect to sample yummy local treats like butteries, oatcakes with cheese, and creamy Mackie’s ice cream. Along the way, the guide will share captivating stories about Aberdeen’s food, brewing, and distilling traditions. Please note that additional food and drinks beyond the provided snacks are not included in the tour. 
Highlights
Taste Local Treats: Enjoy samples of classic Aberdonian foods like butteries and oatcakes.
Explore Historic Sites: Visit key landmarks such as Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Marischal College.
Learn Aberdeen's History: Discover fascinating stories about the city's food and drink traditions.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a personalized tour with a small group.
Sentiment Analysis
Most customers loved the Aberdeen City Food Tour for its delicious food, engaging stories, and friendly guides. Some wished for bigger portions and more time at each location.
Customers say the tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable.
Many people enjoyed tasting local foods and learning about Aberdeen's history.
The tour is a fun way to see the city and try new things.
Visitors liked the variety of foods offered during the experience.
Some reviewers mentioned that the snack portions were small.
A few people wished there was more time at each stop.
The Journey
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Delve into Aberdeen's maritime soul at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, overlooking the vibrant harbor. Explore exhibits detailing the city's deep-rooted fishing legacy, shipbuilding prowess, and global maritime trade. Imagine Aberdeen's historic shoreline teeming with smokehouses and bustling markets. Indulge in a classic Aberdonian 'rowie,' a flaky, buttery delight that once fueled hardy fishermen at sea, offering a true taste of the region's coastal identity.
The Green
Step back in time at The Green, the medieval heart of Aberdeen, where tales of bustling trade and brewing traditions echo through the centuries. Discover the area's transformation from a vibrant marketplace to a modern creative hub, adorned with striking NuArt murals. Uncover the history of women brewsters and small-batch ale production, appreciating how deeply brewing is embedded in Aberdeen's cultural fabric, even before you taste your first beer.
Denburn (Wallace Monument Area)
Pause in the shadow of the Wallace Monument, above the site of Aberdeen's vanished mills of Denburn, and raise a toast with Irn-Bru, Scotland’s other national drink. Reflect on William Wallace's legacy, the city's textile and grain trades, and the layers of architectural history surrounding you. Admire the striking Triple Kirks spire, St. Mark's Church, His Majesty's Theatre, and the Central Library, each a testament to Aberdeen's Victorian vision.
Marischal College
Stand before the gleaming granite facade of Marischal College and celebrate oats, Scotland’s beloved grain. Discover how oats have fueled Scots for centuries, from porridge to bannocks. Enjoy a taste of local oatcakes and cheese while hearing tales of Robert the Bruce's support for Aberdeen and the city's reciprocation. If the moment is right, immerse yourself in Sheena Blackhall's witty poem 'How to Make an Aberdonian,' celebrating the local character and cuisine.
Castlegate
Explore the historic Castlegate, where the Mercat Cross once marked Aberdeen's center of trade. For centuries, this square was a hub for buying, selling, and celebrating. Enjoy a locally brewed beer, honoring the area's trading past and the thriving craft beer scene. Appreciate Aberdeenshire's legacy in brewing and distilling, from traditional farm ales to the global success of brands like Chivas Brothers, connecting past and present.
Provost Skene's House
Conclude your journey at Provost Skene's House, one of Aberdeen’s oldest surviving townhouses, now a museum showcasing the stories of influential Aberdonians. Reflect on the bustling history of nearby Guest Row and Ragg’s Lane. Finish with a scoop of Mackie’s ice cream, a creamy, locally made treat from Aberdeenshire dairy farms, offering a sweet conclusion to your exploration of Aberdeen's flavors and heritage.
Know Before You Go
This Aberdeen City Food Tour includes snacks. It excludes additional food and drinks. Experience meeting point details will be provided after booking.
Hot Tip
Wear comfortable shoes, as this is a walking tour! Also, come hungry to fully enjoy all the delicious samples.
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