Walk Aberdeen’s famed Union Street at your own pace with a GPS-triggered audio guide. In about an hour you’ll learn the city’s granite-driven history, pass landmark churches and civic buildings, and discover local stories at every corner.
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The first step onto Union Street feels like setting a metronome for the city: broad pavement, hard-grained granite facades, and the distant clock face of Marischal College marking your progress. This self-guided audio walk begins at Holburn Junction and unfurls roughly two kilometres east toward the Market Cross, moving at your pace while a GPS-triggered narrator introduces the street's civic dramas and quiet corners.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
50–70 minutes
Fitness Level
Minimal—suitable for anyone who can walk roughly 2 km on paved streets; wheelchair accessible with minor adjustments
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History
Union Street was rebuilt and widened in the late 18th and 19th centuries using locally quarried granite, a material that shaped Aberdeen’s economy and visual identity.
Conservation
The city maintains heritage protections on many buildings; visitors should stick to paths, avoid climbing on monuments, and support local businesses to sustain the historic center.
Reserve your spot on the Aberdeen's Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone fully
The tour runs in the VoiceMap app and uses GPS—start with a full battery and consider a small power bank.
Use tucked-away earbuds
In busy sections, earbuds improve audio clarity and keep narration in sync with your position.
Plan for weather
Aberdeen can be breezy and wet—carry a lightweight waterproof jacket to stay comfortable during the walk.
Pause and explore
The route is short—allow extra time to step into Union Terrace Gardens or visit Marischal College without rushing the narration.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good traction and support make the paved 2 km route pleasant and steady.
Fully charged smartphone
Runs the VoiceMap app and stores offline audio and maps for the tour.
Earbuds or in-ear headphones
Improves audio clarity and keeps GPS-triggered narration private and accurate.
Light waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry and warm—Aberdeen weather turns quickly, especially off the coast.
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