Private Tour
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is a private tour for your group only. Scotland has many treasures to offer and a lot of them are in Aberdeenshire. We will take you on a tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting and you will learn about the attractions and their history and have a great day out. You can also choose your own itinerary.
Our example itinerary includes
- Old Aberdeen - A step back in time to see amazing ancient buildings including St Machars Cathedral and Kings College.
- Dunnottar Castle- One of the worlds most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland.
- Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce.
- Crathes Castle - A 16th Century masterpiece on Royal Deeside.
Most castle grounds are free to visit, but charge for interior tours.
Attractions are subject to seasonal opening times and please contact us for details.
Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Castles free to see from outside and may charge for internal tours
Route and timings will depend on your accommodation starting point and your choice of attractions.
Pick up from within Aberdeen area
Transport and guide
All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
Meals / Snacks not included in cost
No drinks are included in the cost.
Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 10mls from city £20, more than 40mls £40. Payable on the day.
Internal access to castles
What To Expect
Dunnottar Castle
One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon an impregnable 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. The castle is free to see but to go inside costs £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.
Options
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day
8 seat mini van
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aberdeenshire tour
Tom M,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00it was a great tour with an excellent tour guide…i would recommend to others …Dunnottar castle is a must see!!!
5 Stars for Malcom
Shannon G,
Sep 28, 2023
- Viator
5.00Truly amazing trip to Scotland and I would definitely recommend using a local guide to show you the sights around Aberdeen. Malcolm was great and had so many interesting facts and stories to share everywhere we went. My only issue was I wish I could’ve spent more time exploring the countryside and visited more castles. I guess I will just need to visit again.
Family & Friends Visit to Aberdeen
Ellen M,
Aug 12, 2023
- Viator
5.00Malcolm was an amazing tour guide! He had so much knowledge of the castles and history! I would highly recommend him!
Malcolm for the Scotland win!
Dina L,
Jun 26, 2023
- Viator
5.00Malcolm was just wonderful from the history he taught us to the recommendations he gave us to tour the backroads afterwards. I would definitely tour with him again!
Perfekt Tour
Gerhard B,
May 27, 2023
- Viator
5.00Friendly informative perfect tour. Malcom was a sensational guide Great knowledge of Scotland and its history thank you
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