Private Tour
Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour
Overview
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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.
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
Castle interior tours not included in cost. Many free to see from outside.
Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.
What To Expect
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 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)
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 the magnificent surroundings of Royal Deeside. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£14.50 pp)
Options
One day tour
Duration: 8 hours
8 Seater Mini Van
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking Castles, authentic lunch experience and excellent Whisky tour with an amazing Guide!
Jeremy W,
Jul 10, 2023
- Viator
5.00Malcom is the man! He's incredibly knowledgeable about Scottish history and takes time to share it as makes sense along the trip. We got so much done during this trip. It was a perfect introduction to Scotland and he even gave us tips where to find dinner and a wee drink after the tour as well. If you book one trip while in Scotland, book with Malcolm!
A great experience
Neil G,
Jun 7, 2023
- Viator
5.00Fantastic day with Malcolm. Very knowledgeable and flexible in his timetable for us. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Great sense of humour!
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