The Aberdeen Adventurer

Introducing The Aberdeen Adventurer: Your official guide to the Granite City

Aberdeen’s only open-top sightseeing tour, running daily from Friday 18th April until 21st September 2025.

Climb up-top to enjoy the best views, feel the breeze in your hair, and bask in the blue skies of one of Scotland’s sunniest cities. There is so much to see and do as you travel around the city – so join us and explore Aberdeen at your own pace enjoying a range of attractions and landmarks.

Here are the highlights

·       Tours are frequent throughout the day, seven days a week

·       Hop on and off to explore Aberdeen’s top landmarks and attractions

·       Enjoy panoramic views of the River Dee & Union Terrace Gardens

·     Tune in to a fun and engaging audio commentary, packed with interesting facts about the city.

Check out the route below:

The Aberdeen Adventurer tour runs frequently, seven days a week from 9am with the last departure leaving Broad Street at 5:00pm.

Stop number one on Broad Street, a short way from Aberdeen Railway Station, is where you’ll find the bus resting between journeys. One of our friendly, knowledgeable drivers will be on-hand to answer questions, sell tickets and help you find your way.

The buses are fully accessible, with a low-floor platform and space for a wheelchair or up to two unfolded buggies.

The full journey lasts up to 75 minutes, but you can hop on and hop off as much as you like along the way to explore Aberdeen at your own pace.

Check out the highlights:

You can join the tour at any designated bus stop along the way.

From the open top deck, you’ll have a unique view of all the city’s must-see landmarks and attractions. And Aberdeen really is Scotland’s sunniest city. Of course, we do recognise the reality of Scottish weather from time to time, which is why (on such rare occasions...) the front section of the top deck is enclosed: so that you can escape the elements and still see the sights.

Make sure to grab a set of complimentary headphones (or feel free to plug in your own) so that you can learn and laugh with the audio commentary guide.

We’re excited to tell the story of our city, which includes lots for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. Learn more about the history of Aberdeen’s iconic granite buildings, uncover the secrets of Marischal College, one of the most impressive civic buildings in Europe, stroll through the beauty of Duthie Park, and explore the buzz of Union Square, and so much more.

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Tickets are valid all day and can be bought on the bus from the driver (using cash or contactless) or as a mobile ticket in the app (just search ‘Xplore Dundee’ in your app store).

Adult £15

Children 5 – 15years - £8

Children under 5 free with 1 fare paying adult

Concession NEC card holders and Students with ID - £10

Family two adults and up to three children - £32