Private Royal Deeside and Castles Day Tour from Aberdeen

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore Royal Deeside, the stretch of Aberdeenshire the Royal Family have loved for generations, on a relaxed private day tour from Aberdeen. Your local driver takes you out along the River Dee to grand castles such as Crathes and Balmoral, through pretty villages like Ballater and Banchory, and up towards the edge of the Cairngorms, with plenty of stops for photos and fresh air. You travel in a comfortable, unmarked minibus or car, just your own group, so the day runs at your pace. Castle interiors and gardens are there to enjoy if you wish, paid on the day, and your driver is happy to shape the route around what you most want to see.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Dash Cabs

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Admission

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

45 min Admission included

A fine 16th-century tower house near Banchory with famous painted ceilings and beautiful walled gardens. We stop for photos and a wander; interior and garden admission is paid locally if you wish to go inside.
Balmoral Castle

one hour Admission included

The Royal Family’s Scottish home on Deeside. We take in the estate and grounds and the pretty village of Ballater nearby. Grounds admission is paid locally and depends on the season, as the castle is not always open to visitors.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Your private driver will meet you at your pickup point and call your mobile on arrival. Comfortable air-conditioned minibus or car.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Private car (up to 4 passengers)

up to 4 passengers

Pickup included
Private Royal Deeside and Castles Day Tour from Aberdeen

up to 8 passengers

Pickup included