Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour
Aberdeen, Scotland
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This half-day tour is an excellent choice for travelers keen to see the magnificent castles of Scotland. Benefit from the luxury of a private tour that’s just for your personal group, which means a flexible itinerary and timings to suit your preferred schedule. Sample stops along the way include the 13th-century Drum Castle, the 16th-century Crathes Castle, and the magnificent fortified Dunnottar Castle.
- Save time: Check off multiple Scottish castles in a day
- Great for history fans: See ruins that date back to the 13th century
- Flexible tour itinerary to fit in with your preferences
- Avoid crowded public transport: Benefit from being the only passengers
What's Included
- Most castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours
- Pick up /Drop off
- Private guide and transportation
- No food/drinks/snacks are included in the cost.
- Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.
- Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.£16.00 per person
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.£12.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner. For airport pick-ups, please contact us for a quote. Late flights and trains may curtail full itinerary.
Itinerary
1
Dunnottar Castle
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
30 minutes • 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
4.8
based on 4 reviews
Lynne_B, Sep 2025
Malcom was lovely and very knowledgeable not only about the castles but the area in general. We learned a lot from him and he even spent extra time with us driving us through the university and Royal Aberdeen. We had a great day and he's a really terrific person, the rate was reasonable and we would highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Lynne and thanks for that.
It was great to meet you. I hope you enjoyed the rest of you time in Scotland. Malcolm
Judy_D, Jun 2025
Totally customizable. We could set the pace and modify the order of sights. Thatreally worked for us.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi. It was great to meet you and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Scotland.
Judy_H, Nov 2024
Malcom is a knowledgeable person which far exceeded our expectations. His charming delivery of the areas past and current history kept us interested from start to finish. We will be returning and the first part of my internary will be to book another tour with his company.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Judy and thanks for the nice review and it was great to meet you. Hopefully we will see you again and I can show you more of our lovely area. Malcolm
Melissa_B, Nov 2021
Although the most castles are closed for interior touring during this time of year it was still nice to tour the castles & Gardens
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