Travel Aberdeen Itinerary:5 days Must-do list in Aberdeen

Day 1 | Morning

King's College Chapel

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,11:00am-12:00am,6:30pm-7:30pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: College Bounds | High Street, Aberdeen AB24 3EE, Scotland

A large and unique building in Aberdeen, the beautiful church has a fascinating history and excellent sound performance.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Aberdeen Maritime Museum.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,12:00am-3:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,10:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY, UK

The Aberdeen Maritime Museum is set in an old house in Aberdeen with a view of the harbour. The museum showcases Aberdeen's maritime and shipbuilding history, as well as a modern model of an offshore oil rig!

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Marcliffe Hotel and Spa is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Marcliffe Hotel and Spa

Situated in Aberdeen, 6.6 km from Beach Ballroom, The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a business centre, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms come with a safety deposit box, while some rooms include a patio and others also boast garden views. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. You can play billiards and mini-golf at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum is 5.1 km from The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, while Aberdeen Harbour is 5.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.

Day 2 | Morning

University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Tillydrone Avenue | The Zoology Building, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ, Scotland

UniversityofAberdeenZoologyMuseum is an animal research museum in the University of Aberdeen, UK, which displays fossils and specimens of various species of animals.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum, you can head to St. Mary's Chapel, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

St. Mary's Chapel

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,9:30am-11:00am;Open on Sat-Sun,2:00pm-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: The Kirk of St. Nicholas Uniting, Correction Wynd, Aberdeen AB10 1JL, UK

St.Mary'sChapel is one of the main cities in Scotland, England, and is the third most populous city among the six designated cities in Scotland. The city is located in northeastern Scotland, between the mouths of the Don River in the north and the Di River in the south, and is the main seaport on the North Sea coast.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Spacious 1-Bed City Centre Apartment in Aberdeen in advance, because all the tourists head to St. Mary's Chapel love staying at it.

Spacious 1-Bed City Centre Apartment in Aberdeen

With a stay at this apartment in Aberdeen (Central Aberdeen), you'll be a 5-minute walk from The Trinity Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Aberdeen Music Hall. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edward VII and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Duke of Gordon. Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. A private bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a deep soaking tub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.

Day 3 | Morning

North East Falconry Centre

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Broadland, Cairnie | Huntly, Aberdeen AB54 4UU, Scotland

This is a falcon center, where there are many different species of birds, and it's a fun activity to have falcons crouched on their arms and feed them.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming North East Falconry Centre, Footdee next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Footdee

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Pocra Quay | Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen AB11 5DQ, Scotland

The houses here are unique in design, and there are small gardens that are carefully tended to the side of the house. The scenery is beautiful and makes people very comfortable.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Aspect Apartments City Centre is the best places.

Aspect Apartments City Centre

Found in the city centre, a 7-minute walk from Aberdeen Train Station, Aspect Apartments offer stylish self-contained accommodation. The property is a short walk from Union Terrace Garden and a variety of restaurants, bars and shops. The luxuriously furnished Aspect Apartments are spacious and light, and each includes a well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and microwave. There is a flat-screen Freeview TV and free Wi-Fi, and the apartments also benefit from underfloor heating. Elegant bathrooms have a bath and shower, and lounge areas have large, comfortable sofas. In addition to the double room, an extra folding bed is available. The area around Aberdeen hosts some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery, with the Cairngorms National Park home to stunning mountains and lakes. The city itself boasts impressive architecture and regular cultural events.

Day 4 | Morning

St. Machar's Cathedral

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: c/o St. Machar's Cathedral, The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 1RQ, UK

Built from granite, the church has many king and duke badges, very beautiful, the building has centuries of history, the appearance is very simple.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Duthie Park Winter Gardens nearby is the top choice before you leave St. Machar's Cathedral and hit the road.

Duthie Park Winter Gardens

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Duthie Park Polmuir Road, Aberdeen AB11 7TH, Scotland

It is a beautiful winter garden with a variety of greenhouses such as tropical and desert, and hundreds of different plants are a great place to relax.

Day 4 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

Benefit from our location near premier points of interest, including the city centre, Marischal College, Aberdeen Beach, Aberdeen University or TECA

Day 5 | Morning

Blairs Museum

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: South Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB12 5YQ, Scotland

The museum has convenient transportation and rich collections, mainly paintings, jewelry, watches and so on.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Central Library nearby is the top choice before you leave Blairs Museum and hit the road.

Central Library

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GW, Scotland

The Central Library is a Roman Parthenon building in Aberdeen, England. It is built in 1930 and has a library area of more than 5,000 square meters. The library contains Spanish, German and English languages, which is a paradise for book lovers.

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