Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour

4.8 (4 reviews) 3 h 30 min Private tour

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Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning as they are interesting. Our suggested itinerary covers three castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history.

This is a private tour for your group only. You can also choose your own itinerary.

Our suggested itinerary includes:

Dunnottar Castle- One of the world's most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland.
Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce.
Crathes Castle and Gardens - A 16th Century masterpiece on Royal Deeside.

Most castle grounds are free to visit, but charge for interior tours and are all subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Time Exposure Travel

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Most castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours
Included: Pick up /Drop off
Included: Private guide and transportation

Not included

Not included: No food/drinks/snacks are included in the cost.
Not included: Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.
Not included: Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
Not included: Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.

Itinerary

Dunnottar Castle

30 min

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 the 15th and 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages.
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

30 min Admission not included

Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

30 min

Dating back to Robert the Bruce in the 14th century, Drum, with its dark history is "must see" on the castle trail as is it's 18th-century gardens, including a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Leonardo Inn Hotel Aberdeen Airport
Aloft by Marriott Aberdeen TECA
Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen
Travelodge Aberdeen Bucksburn
Premier Inn Aberdeen City Centre Hotel
Craighaar Hotel
Rox Hotel Aberdeen
Siberia Hotel
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

and 74 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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