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Balmoral Castle, Pitlochry, Ballater Private Tour from Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 12 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Driver-guide
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Bottled water
    • Snacks
      Scottish snacks
    • Admission Fee - Balmoral Castle General Admission (free till 28 March, discounts for family, children and concession; interior visit tickets also available)
      £18.50 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We will pick you up from our hotel, AirBnB, or other holiday accommodation.

    Itinerary

    1

    Dunkeld

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Devil’s Elbow Viewpoint

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cairnwell Pass (Pass By)

    3

    Balmoral Castle

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Ballater

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Bankfoot

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Infant seats available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour involves 6 hours of driving in total, so not recommended for very young children.
    • Entry to the Balmoral Castle estate is free 28 January to 22 March 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
    • Balmoral Castle General Admission (after 28 March) - from £18.50 p/p, with children and concession tickets available. Interior Admission tickets SOLD OUT for the rest of 2026.
    • UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.
    • Contact us if you're on a wheelchair or have mobility requirements, so that we can accommodate you.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 2 reviews
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    If you like British...

    Kimberly_A, Jun 2026
    If you like British history and especially the reigns of Queen Victoria onwards, you must visit Balmoral. So beautiful and deeply touching.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Balmoral castle is a tour well worth taking, many thanks for sharing your feedback and we appreciate your 5 star rating.
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