Private Royal Cairns Walking Tour and Balmoral Castle Tour

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Royal Cairns which are found in the Balmoral Castle estate, are a collection of stone monuments, erected by Queen Victoria to commemorate family milestones. The most prominent and famous is the 50-foot-high Prince Albert’s memorial Pyramid, a large granite structure and the only pyramid in Scotland. The walk is through stunning forest and features panoramic views of Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm Mountains.
The tour will be set at your own pace.
After the walk we visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, an attraction in itself, for lunch.
After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times (usually open from Oct-Aug) and if time, the stunning Dunnottar Castle. Or there is the option of a Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour. Please contact us.
The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence.
Please note the walk is approximately 3 hours, through forest and is steep in some places. A certain degree of fitness is required.

What's Included

Private tour guide
Pick up from your hotel and accommodation
Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
Pick up from hotels more than 15 miles from Aberdeen may incur a charge. Contact us for details.

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. We offer a pick up from all areas and please contact us for details.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Aberdeen

    We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We enjoy a beautiful 3 hour walk around all the Royal Cairns in the Balmoral Estate.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Fife Arms

    After your walk it is time for lunch in the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, a work of art and attraction in itself.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Balmoral Castle

    We visit the world famous Scottish Family Residence. Please note the castle in not open all year and we visit other castles or a Whisky Distillery during its closed period (which is normally mid August to start of October). Please contact us for dates.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Dunnottar Castle

    The stunning Dunnottar Castle which sits on a headland of impregnable rock in the sea.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Total duration includes travel time.
Supplied by Time Exposure Travel

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Shore Excursions
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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