Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Tour from Aberdeen

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Door to door pick up/drop off and Private Tour.

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning, interesting.

Itinerary may depend 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
-Craigievar Castle - Iconic Pink Disney Castle
-Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's most iconic

Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - please contact us.

We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you.

See exclusions for pick up 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.

What's Included

Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside except Balmoral.
Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
Route and timings will depend on starting point, your choice of attractions and time of year.
All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations
Pick up surcharges - Hotels more than 10mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.
No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
Balmoral Castle -Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. Recommend Pre booking.
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner. Hotels far outside Aberdeen City, a pick up surcharge applies as per below in exclusions.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    We can stop at lovely restaurant like this or similar for a traditional Scottish lunch.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This iconic pink Scottish castle, which is packed with history, armour and art and said to be the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. Dating back to the 16th Century, this iconic tower house is among the best preserved and the most loved in Scotland.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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