Old and Nu: Aberdeen’s Historic Centre and NuArt Street Art

Thu 3 Sept · 11:00

Contour Cafe

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Scheduled for 3 September 2026, this community event will explore the hidden layers of Aberdeen's city centre via a guided walking tour led by TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winners. Participants will join various performers at Contour Cafe to learn that Old Aberdeen is not the oldest section of the city. Tickets are priced at £14.00 for this forthcoming session focused on uncovering lesser-known local history and street art connections.

Uncover the hidden parts of the city centre on a free walking tour from TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice winner 2025 Scot Free

Did you know that Old Aberdeen isn’t the oldest part of Aberdeen? Come see the real historic side of the city, as we take you along the old road into Aberdeen, with battles, kidnappings and a murdered monk along the way. Walk in the footsteps of the past and be dazzled by sensational street art as we explore some of Aberdeen’s forgotten places.

Scot Free Tours is the top-ranked tour provider in Aberdeen, collecting TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence in 2018 and 2019 and Travellers’ Choice Awards in 2021 and 2022, with more than three hundred five-star reviews.

The tour is free and donations are welcome. Tours start from outside Contour Café on The Green.

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Frequently asked questions

Old and Nu: Aberdeen’s Historic Centre and NuArt Street Art takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 11:00.

Old and Nu: Aberdeen’s Historic Centre and NuArt Street Art is held at Contour Cafe in Aberdeen (47 The Green, Aberdeen, AB11 6NY).

Tickets for Old and Nu: Aberdeen’s Historic Centre and NuArt Street Art are priced at £14. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

Tickets for Old and Nu: Aberdeen’s Historic Centre and NuArt Street Art can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.