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Balmoral & Historic Castles Private Tour from Aberdeen

Balmoral & Historic Castles Private Tour from Aberdeen

7 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Step back in time and visit amazing castles and historic areas, a true taste of times gone by.

This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a private tour to areas that are stunning and interesting. On this tour we step back in time and visit amazing castles and historic areas and give you a true taste of times gone by.

A suggested itinerary depending on your hotel location:

-Crathes Castle - 16th century & amazing gardens
-Balmoral Castle - Scottish Home to the Royal Family
-Lunch at nice restaurant
-Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's most iconic
-Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history

Choose your own itinerary.

Pick up/drop is included. See exclusions for distance surcharges.

Access to the castle interiors are subject to seasonal opening times and have admission fees. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral. Please contact us for details. Please note when Balmoral Castle is closed we visit other castles instead.

Please check regards Balmoral opening days and we recommend you pre-purchase your Balmoral Castle tickets.

The tour normally lasts 7 -8 hours including travelling time (depending on your hotel location).

What's included?
    Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
    All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
    Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside.
    Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions and time of year.
    Exclusions

      Pick up surcharges - Hotels more than 10mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.
      No drinks, lunch or snacks are included in the cost.
      All castles are free to see from outside but cost £10-£18 to enter except Balmoral Castle which charges to access grounds.


      Please note
      • Infants must sit on your lap
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Not recommended for people with back problems
      • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
      • No public transportation nearby
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner. Hotels far outside Aberdeen City, a pick up surcharge applies as per below in exclusions.
      What to bring

        Camera.

        Clothes suitable for weather.

        Walking Shoes.

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