Private Tour

Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since.

Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today.

The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views.

Our tour also takes us over the famous 18thC Invercauld Bridge.

After the walk the can visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel for lunch. The hotel is an attraction in itself.

After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times and if time, the stunning Crathes Castle. Please contact us re dates.

The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence.

Please note the walk is an approx 4.5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Total duration includes travel time.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Pick up from your hotel and accommodation

Private tour guide guide

Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.

Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.

Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.

Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 20mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Aberdeen

We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and take you the tour.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Invercauld Suspension Bridge

We cross the world famous 18th century Invercauld Bridge into the Ballochbuie Forest to start our walk.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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