Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour

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

This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a tour to areas that are stunning and interesting.

A suggested itinerary depending on hotel location:

-Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history
-Dunnottar Castle - one of the worlds' most iconic
-Crathes Castle - 16th century masterpiece & amazing gardens
-Lunch at nice restaurant
-Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery Tasting tour (included in the cost of the tour) or Balmoral Castle, if open to the public. Not both entrance fees are included.

Choose your own itinerary.

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

Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral. Please contact us for details.

You must be over 18 to taste the whisky during the Distillery tour but younger people are welcome.

What's Included

Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside.
Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour
Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions and time of year.
All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
No meals / snacks / drinks are included in cost
Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.
Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door 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 outside Aberdeen City, a pick up surcharge applies as per below in exclusions.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date back to between the 13th and 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£9.50 pp)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in the magnificent surroundings of Royal Deeside. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£14.50 pp)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We can stop at lovely restaurant on the banks of the River Dee for a traditional Scottish lunch.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We have tasting tour at the Royal Lochnagar or the Glen Garioch Distillery, depending on availability (included in cost). Both distilleries have illustrious histories and produce amazing Scotch . You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    An option instead of the distillery. Please advise at time of booking. 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. Please note as of September 2023 Balmoral Castle has extended its opening dates. Please contact us for details and availability.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Above is an example itinerary. Actual itinerary will depend on accommodation location, what you would like to see and availability.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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