Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour

4.8
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Aberdeen, Scotland

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning as they are interesting. Our suggested itinerary covers three castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history.

This is a private tour for your group only. You can also choose your own itinerary.

Our suggested itinerary includes:

- Dunnottar Castle- One of the world's most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland.
- Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce.
- Crathes Castle and Gardens - A 16th Century masterpiece on Royal Deeside.

Most castle grounds are free to visit, but charge for interior tours and are all subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.

What's Included

Most castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours
Pick up /Drop off
Private guide and transportation
No food/drinks/snacks are included in the cost.
Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.
Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
Dunnottar 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. For airport pick-ups, please contact us for a quote. Late flights and trains may curtail full itinerary.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Dunnottar Castle

    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 the 15th and 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

    Dating back to Robert the Bruce in the 14th century, Drum, with its dark history is "must see" on the castle trail as is it's 18th-century gardens, including a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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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