Whales, monkeys, dragons, bears, warrior dogs, ghost ships and green men
Learn the weird story of the Tay Whale and hear some of the worst poetry in the world at the same time. Stroll where submarines once bobbed at anchor, visit a lost medieval Close and hear stories of battles, polar bears, comic characters and naval heroes. Where do the underground rivers still run and who is the Green Man of the ancient Dundee Howff Cemetery?
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Scroll down to read more and to find out details of where to meet for this tour.
Meet under the Tay Whale Sculpture next to the V&A.
William McGonagall may not have been a great poet - but he is now much loved in Dundee and getting better known across the world. He wrote the epic (and awful) poem ‘The Tay Whale’.
Times were tough in Dundee, with great poverty and poor housing well in to the 20th Century.
We will touch on this as we walk.
We have lost so many of our ancient buildings - but you may be surprised at how many clues remain if you know where to look......
My great hero - Admiral Adam Duncan. A Giant of a man who was a Dundee laddie, born in the Seagate. He achieved amazing sea victories.
Here he is dealing with a sailor who thought he might lead a mutiny!
Mary Slessor. From tough mill worker to a woman revered to this day for her work in Africa.​
And no tour can go on without me telling the story of this amazing fighting Norwegian Sea Dog. See the pub where he used to drink and break up fights whilst he was waiting to win the highest award for animal bravery.
Another famous Dundee seafarer, also born in the Seagate, Pirate Captain William Kidd. There must have been something in the water!
Yes, yet another Dundee laddie!
Tour details
The tour lasts for around two hours.
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Tours will go ahead irrespective of the weather. Please do take care to dress accordingly. You must have on stout waterproof footwear for your own comfort and safety. We will be walking on fairly good paths much of the time. Dundee is situated at the Tay estuary, leading to the North Sea and the weather is changeable, however, it is the sunniest city in Scotland.
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Please note that your tour ticket price does not entitle you to entry to any of the attractions which we will view or discuss. We would however be glad to recommend that you do try to visit or investigate them for yourselves. Tour tickets are for sale online only. Sorry no refunds after ticket purchase.
Meet under the Tay Whale sculpture
Meet under the Tay Whale sculpture next to the V&A, 1 Riverside Esplanade Dundee DD1 4EZ