Door to door pick up/drop off & Private Tour with driver/guide.
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 four castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history.
-Crathes Castle–A 16thC marvel with amazing gardens -Balmoral Castle–The Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year) -Lunch at lovely restaurant -Craigievar Castle–The iconic Pink Disney Castle -Dunnottar Castle-one of the world's most iconic and a must see
Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - contact us.
We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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 20mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 30-60mls-£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.
Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour
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Door to door pick up/drop off & Private Tour with driver/guide.
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 four castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history.
-Crathes Castle–A 16thC marvel with amazing gardens -Balmoral Castle–The Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year) -Lunch at lovely restaurant -Craigievar Castle–The iconic Pink Disney Castle -Dunnottar Castle-one of the world's most iconic and a must see
Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - contact us.
We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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 20mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 30-60mls-£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.
Items | Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour
Itinerary
1
Crathes Castle
Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings.
30 minutes
2
Balmoral Castle
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 and 30 minutes
3
The Boat Inn
We can stop at lovely restaurant like this or similar for a traditional Scottish lunch.
1 hour
4
Craigievar Castle
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
5
Dunnottar Castle
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.
