Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
Overview
Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since.
Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today.
The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views.
Our tour also takes us over the famous 18thC Invercauld Bridge.
After the walk the can visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel for lunch. The hotel is an attraction in itself.
After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times and if time, the stunning Crathes Castle. Please contact us re dates.
The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence.
Please note the walk is an approx 4.5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths.
What's Included
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
- Private tour guide guide
- Lunch Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost
- Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
- Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 20mls from Aberdeen city-£20, 40-60mls-£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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Aberdeen
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Invercauld Suspension Bridge
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ballochbuie Forest
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Fife Arms
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Balmoral Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total duration includes travel time.
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation.
- Private tour guide guide.
- Lunch. Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
- Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
- Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 20mls from Aberdeen city-£20, 40-60mls-£40.
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 Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle 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
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
- Private tour guide guide
- LunchLunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost
- Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
- Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 20mls from Aberdeen city-£20, 40-60mls-£40.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total duration includes travel time.
