Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour | 7 hours to 8 hours

11 Reviews | Aberdeen
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One day tour
2 Adults x $717.88
$1,435.76
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$1,435.76
Duration: 8 hours
8 Seater Mini Van
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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.

Overview

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.

Itinerary

  • 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)

    1 hour

  • 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)

    1 hour

  • Aboyne

    We can stop at lovely restaurant on the banks of the River Dee for a traditional Scottish lunch.

    1 hour

  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery

    We have tasting tour at the Royal Lochnagar or the Glen Garioch Distillery, depending on availability (included in cost). Both distilleries have illustrious histories and produce amazing Scotch . You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams.

    1 hour

  • Balmoral Castle

    An option instead of the distillery. Please advise at time of booking. 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. Please note as of September 2023 Balmoral Castle has extended its opening dates. Please contact us for details and availability.

    1 hour

  • Aberdeen

    Above is an example itinerary. Actual itinerary will depend on accommodation location, what you would like to see and availability.

    1 hour

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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

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Aberdeenshire tour

Published on Jan, 2024

Amazing tour of beautiful Aberdeenshire, castles were stunning. Highly recommend, very informative & interesting. Guide was very accommodating and helpful.

Aberdeenshire tour

Published on Jan, 2024

Amazing tour of beautiful Aberdeenshire, castles were stunning. Highly recommend, very informative & interesting. Guide was very accommodating and helpful.

Aberdeenshire tour

Published on Jan, 2024

Amazing tour of beautiful Aberdeenshire, castles were stunning. Highly recommend, very informative & interesting. Guide was very accommodating and helpful.

Aberdeenshire tour

Published on Jan, 2024

Amazing tour of beautiful Aberdeenshire, castles were stunning. Highly recommend, very informative & interesting. Guide was very accommodating and helpful.

Breathtaking Castles, authentic lunch experience and excellent Whisky tour with an amazing Guide!

Published on Jul, 2023

Malcom 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!

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