Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour
Overview
Door to door pick up/drop off & Private Tour with driver/guide.
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 four castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history.
-Crathes Castle–A 16thC marvel with amazing gardens
-Balmoral Castle–The Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year)
-Lunch at lovely restaurant
-Craigievar Castle–The iconic Pink Disney Castle
-Dunnottar Castle-one of the world's most iconic and a must see
Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - contact us.
We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you and route may depend on hotel location.
Most castles are free to see from the outside, except Balmoral. Interior tours are chargeable and subject to seasonal opening times. Contact us for details.
Please note Balmoral is not open all year. Alternative castles & attractions can be visited.
What's Included
- Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside except Balmoral.
- Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
- Route and timings will depend on starting point, your choice of attractions and time of year.
- All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more than 20mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 30-60mls-£40.
- No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
- Balmoral Castle -Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. Recommend Pre booking.
- Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation, train station or cruise liner in the Aberdeen area . Hotels far outside Aberdeen City, a pick up surcharge applies as per below in exclusions.
What To Expect
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Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Balmoral Castle
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Boat Inn
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Craigievar Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Dunnottar Castle
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside except Balmoral.
- Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
- Route and timings will depend on starting point, your choice of attractions and time of year.
- All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations.
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more than 20mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 30-60mls-£40.
- No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
- Balmoral Castle -Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. Recommend Pre booking.
- Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside except Balmoral.
- Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
- Route and timings will depend on starting point, your choice of attractions and time of year.
- All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more than 20mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 30-60mls-£40.
- No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
- Balmoral Castle -Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. Recommend Pre booking.
- Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
