Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen
Overview
A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt with castles). The day is fully guided by your driver/guide and or castle staff.
Lunch is in superb local restaurant.
This is a private tour for your party & includes pick up/drop off.
The route and itinerary can be changed to suit. Please advise us of any changes.
Balmoral have extended their opening dates from Oct to Aug. Glamis is open Spring to Winter. Contact us for details.
If you would like to visit a distillery instead of a castle, let us know so we can book a tasting tour. Advance booking required for distilleries.
Most castles grounds are free to access (except Balmoral & Glamis) but all charge for internal tours.
All attractions subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.
Please note at Dunnottar there is a gentle slope from carpark to see it, but to go inside there is a long staircase.
What's Included
- Pick up from your Aberdeen hotel, accommodation, train station or cruise liner.
- Private minivan and private diver/guide.
- Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions.
- Lunch
- Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
- Glamis Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to enter castle. No Pre booking.
- Pick up surcharge -Hotels 10mls from Aberdeen £20, 30-60 miles £40
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner. We are happy to pick you up anywhere, but for Hotels outside Aberdeen, a pick up surcharge applies as per below, in exclusions.
What To Expect
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Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balmoral Castle
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Fife Arms
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Glamis Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Dunnottar Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operated by a business
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