Things to Do in Dundee, Scotland - Dundee Attractions
Things to Do in Dundee
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Audio Guidesfromper adult$7
Private and Luxuryfromper adult$34- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$7
- fromper group (up to 10)$19
- fromper adult$74
Historical Toursfromper adult$81
Private and Luxuryfromper adult$18
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper group (up to 12)$161
Cultural Toursfromper adult$18
Speciality Museums
Historic ship and museum chronicling polar exploration with interactive exhibits, films, and authentic crew quarters. Insightful into early adventurers' lives and challenges.
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Restored jute mill museum detailing industrial and social heritage through interactive exhibits and working machinery demonstrations in a historical setting.
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Speciality Museums
Historical warship with an intimate look into the Napoleonic Wars era, preserving original features and naval stories. Mind your head in low-ceilinged areas as you explore.
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Museum in a central location with a diverse array of exhibits, from local history to wildlife. Appreciated for its historical recreations and family-friendly ambiance.
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Interactive farm experience with a variety of animals including alpacas and miniature donkeys. Guests can walk, feed, and learn about animal care amidst serene scenery.
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Speciality Museums
Transport museum featuring interactive exhibits of vintage vehicles, including the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car, and model railways, ideal for history buffs and families.
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Speciality Museums
Showcase of Scotland's iconic tartan, interactive exhibits, and historical design elements, including a Japanese garden and the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Oak Room.
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Science Museums
Interactive science center with hands-on experiments and engaging activities for all ages. Features educational displays and a popular water exhibit.
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Monuments & Statues
Vibrant city center with a nostalgic comic character statue, diverse shopping and dining options, engaging museums, and nearby historic castle. Cultural hub with a rich publishing heritage.
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Expansive green space with diverse play areas for children, scenic woodlands, picnic spots, and a wildlife center with a range of animals and a restaurant.
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- Redkitewatcher64Andover, UK2,124 contributionsVisited here on a weekend in Dundee, and as my husband is a huge fan of Shackleton so this was a must see. The ship is in a dry dock just past the V & A, but entry is via a very modern visitor centre. It was an amazing museum, so much information , at first I thought it might be be overload. However it was so interesting telling the story not only of the boat, its crew , the Antarctic survey teams and how it was linked to whaling. There are interactive section, videos, and personal testimonies from the crew . of course everyone knows of Scott and Shackleton but it fascinating to get to know all the other members . We spent 2hrs looking around the exhibition before moving onto the boat, it is currently having a lot of renovation done but you can still walk around much of the boat . It was incredible how much stores they had to get on board , and where they fitted it all in ! It was also interesting to see the cabins and living quarters of such historic iconic adventurers. Staff were friendly and welcoming and it was the best museum on our visit. Highly recommendWritten November 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Scott S2 contributionsExcellent trip to verdant works. It was great seeing the machines working and what conditions my old family members workedWritten December 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lesley S1 contributionA friend had advised us to try to squeeze in a visit when our priorities for a 1.5days visit to Dundee were the Kimono to Catwalk exhibition at the V&A (wonderful building as well as exhibition) and The Discovery. We were not disappointed by either of these two but were bold over by HMS Unicorn. We arrived at the same time as another couple so took an ad-hoc tour lead by a Volunteer, a young man with incredible nautical, historical and social historical knowledge. He shared all this within our spontaneous reactions to the detail he gave us at each point we stopped, responsing to all our questions fully and most interestingly.
We intend to return to Dundee, take a walking tour, cycle down the riverside and definitely visit here again. The intention is to move HMS Unicorn to a nearby dry dock are once this is completed; be great for the ship and even more of interest for the visitors.Written December 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - magaret s2 contributionsReally nice place to visit to see history of dundee. Was told we should go and see and it was totslly worth it as free and have a lovlely cafe to.Written November 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jackie P3 contributionsWhat a wonderful 2 hours. Beautiful, chilled, well loved animals. Can't recommend this enough. Alison was a fabulous informative host. My Mum and I had the best time. We met so many characters, all with a story. We got to choose our Alpaca friend to walk. Mum chose Dolce and I chose Glee. Beautiful Alpaca girls. I'm still smiling 😃.Written September 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alibatty🦇Dundee, UK21,017 contributionsIf you want a breathtaking, panoramic , 360 degree view of the city , that stretches for miles around - this is the place to come. At 174 metres high, the Law is the highest point in the city, and a great place to take in the fabulous views of Dundee’s iconic 🌉 , the mighty Tay, the rolling hills of Fife across the river, and the Sidlaw Hills inland. The Law is actually an extinct ancient volcano 🌋 cone formed around 400 million years ago. At the summit is the city’s War Memorial , a small carpark, viewing area with info boards, benches, and a telecommunications station with a tall mast. Even the circular drive up is a bit of a thrill, while more energetic people can climb up and take in the diverse nature of the wildflowers, trees, insect & animal life that thrive here. I’d recommend that every visitor to Dundee should come up here for a look - but be prepared, as it’s almost always windy 🌬️.Written December 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JonnersBBray on Thames, UK814 contributionsI enjoyed my visit to the castle, whilst staying locally. There are some informative displays of local history. Parking was available, alternatively a short walk from the bus stop & local train station.Written November 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- McPherson9Edinburgh, UK270 contributionsLovely visit to the museum, staff/volunteers extremely friendly and helpful. Kids saw Santa on the bus and we came in museum afterwards. Our young kids enjoyed it as was a decent amount for them to interact with. Not expensive place so is well worth a visit, lots to see.
Tip, if visiting in cold months then make sure you/kids wrap up well as it was absolutely freezing. Was colder in the museum than outside, so wrap up well and you will have a nice time.Written December 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Flo12354Levenmouth, UK204 contributionsFirst visit here.
Lovely place to visit and free of charge - although donations welcome as a charity.
Shop, cafe and exhibition.
Cafe good and reasonably priced.Written January 11, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Amy R1 contributionGreat time had by all at Dundee Science Centre today. My first time going and I wasn’t disappointed. Lots of interactive and hands on things to do. My 9 year old son loved cutting out the paper shapes and watching them blow on the wind turbine. He enjoyed the building section with bricks and a crane and there were dress up sections for the children too . He also loved the huge water play bit and the sensory room. There was a tunnel slide and lots to do even for adults to join in like beat the buzzer, illusions etc.Written September 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bulldog19Port Talbot, UK640 contributionsA real must visit in dundee , great to see the city showcasing one of its most famous creations, a real instagram draw, a must seeWritten August 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Downfield P3 contributionsOn the 9th of May we came here for a day of activities as part of our last year of primary school. It was super fun with lots of things to do. There was a variety of play equipment and different areas so we were spaced out. No one had to hang around waiting for their turn to have a go.
There was a grass area by the play park perfect to play football, however the grass was too long and we ended up not playing.
We were very impressed with how clean the park was. There was no litter in the play area nor dog poo on any of the paths or grass areas!
The toilets were open and very clean! We were surprised with our modern and clean they looked.
Unfortunately we were disappointed that the shop was closed and we didn't have a chance to buy an ice cream.
We would most certainly go back!Written May 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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