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Old Aberdeen
Aberdeen & Shire Historic Area & Castles Private Tour
Dunnottar Castle
Old Aberdeen
Dunnottar Castle

Balmoral & Historic Castles Private Tour from Aberdeen

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Price is AU$1,063 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • 8h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to areas that are stunning and interesting. We step back in time and visit amazing castles & historic areas and give you a true taste of times gone by.

Itinerary depends on hotel location:

-Crathes Castle - 16thC marvel & amazing gardens
-Balmoral Castle - Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year)
-Lunch at nice restaurant
-Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's most iconic
-Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history

Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - please contact us.
Choose your own itinerary option.

Pick up/drop is included. See exclusions for distance surcharges.

Most castles are free to see from the outside, except Balmoral. Interior tours are chargeable and subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details. Please note Balmoral is not open all year. Alternative castles and attractions can be visited.

The tour normally lasts 7 -8 hours including travelling time.

Activity location

  • Crathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Crathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

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One day tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours
Eight seat mini van
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$1,062.51 x 1 TravellerAU$1,062.51
Total
Price is AU$1,062.51

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMost castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside except Balmoral.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoute and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions and time of year.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPick up surcharges - Hotels more than 10mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll castles are free to see from outside (except Balmoral) and cost £10-£18 for an interior tour.

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Crathes Castle
  • 1h 30m
Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings.
Balmoral Castle
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. (£18.50 pp). Please note Balmoral is usually open April to Mid August.
The Boat Inn
  • 1h
We can stop at lovely restaurant like this or similar for a traditional Scottish lunch.
Dunnottar Castle
  • 1h
One of Scotland's and the world's most spectacular ruined castles, Dunnottar is a ancient medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this castle for free, but to go inside costs £10.00pp.
Old Aberdeen
  • 1h
Old Aberdeen is a myriad of buildings and street dating back to the 15th Century and highlights include King's College and Old Aberdeen campus, Old Town House, St Machar's Cathedral, Cruickshank Botanic Gardens, The Powis Gates and a secret graveyard from the 16th century, very few people know exists.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCrathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECrathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

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