Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour
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Aberdeen, Scotland
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Aberdeenshire is known for its density of castles and historic buildings but, without your own transportation, getting around can be tricky. Skip the hassle of navigating public transit with this private tour. In the company of just your group and a guide, explore the history-rich region and enjoy the flexibility of adapting the itinerary to your specific interests.
- Guided tour of Aberdeenshire's castles: Skip the hassle of public transport
- Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
- Flexibility to adjust the itinerary to your own interests
- Learn about local Aberdeenshire history from your guide
What's Included
- All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
- Pick up from within Aberdeen area
- Route and timings will depend on your accommodation starting point and your choice of attractions.
- Private Transport and driver/guide
- Castles free to see from outside and may charge for internal tours
- Meals / Snacks not included in cost
- Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from city £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.£12.00 per person
- Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.£16.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Aberdeen City, Aberdeen train station or from your cruise liner. Accommodation out with Aberdeen City may incur an additional pick up surcharge.
Itinerary
1
Dunnottar Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Old Aberdeen
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
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.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 19 reviews
Phillip_B, Mar 2026
Malcolm is a fantastic tour guide. It was a very informative history rich experience. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Phil and it was great to meet you. Enjoy the rest of your time in Scotland and hopefully we will see you back here another time. Malcolm
Chad_C, Jan 2026
We had a generational snowstorm this day. The provider contacted us to share concerns about travel - but didn't want to give up. His vehicle was not adequate, so he contacted a colleague to take over with his four-wheel drive. This ensured we got to see everything - and get the most out of the experience vs strictly canceling. Had an awesome (and cold time).
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Chad. So glad you enjoyed yourself despite the unusual weather. Hopefully see you another time.
Thanks Malcolm
Mike_T, Dec 2025
Malcolm is the best! This was a great tour on a very windy day. Because of which, we weren't able to go into one of the castles, but Malcolm adapted and spoke with us about the history in direct view of the castle. We went a little long due to the Crathes Castle guided tour, but Malcolm assured us it was no problem and provided us a great, informative tour. The great thing about folks like Malcolm is that they love their country, are proud of it, and we, as Americans, just soak up the history. Also, like our experience with another guide a few years past, he has an answer to everything so your curiosity is totally rewarded!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi it was great to meet you on our windy day. Hopefully we will see you back in Aberdeenshire another time.
Malcolm
Tom_M, Jul 2025
it was a great tour with an excellent tour guide…i would recommend to others …Dunnottar castle is a must see!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi. Thanks for that and it was great to meet you and hopefully you will make it back another time.
Malcolm
Shannon_G, Sep 2023
Truly 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.
Ellen_M, Aug 2023
Malcolm was an amazing tour guide! He had so much knowledge of the castles and history! I would highly recommend him!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Ellen. I was great to meet you and have the opportunity to show you some of Aberdeenshire. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.
Thanks Malcolm
Dina_L, Jun 2023
Malcolm 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!
Gerhard_B, May 2023
Friendly informative perfect tour. Malcom was a sensational guide Great knowledge of Scotland and its history thank you
Response from Host, May 2023
Hi. It was great to meet you and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Scotland.
Scott_C, Apr 2023
Wonderful time - the guidance, information, and the coverage. We really loved the castles and the tour in general.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Lovely to meet you and hopefully you will get back to Aberdeenshire another time. Thanks Malcolm
Laura_A, Aug 2021
Malcolm is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and easy going with a good sense of humour. He could think on his feet and adapt to our requirements. He was good at engaging my teenage boys - he brought Scots history alive by cannily focusing on the gruesome hangings, bloody battles, body snatching. He managed to keep the boys interested despite the tour lasting 5 hours. We saw 3 castles and the tour of Old Aberdeen was fascinating.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
It was nice to meet you and I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Scotland. Thanks Malcolm
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