Overview
Castles, Highland Cows, culture, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruise, great food & Whisky tasting are options in this amazing 3-day private tour.
Day 1. Pick you up from your Edinburgh Hotel and head towards Aberdeen via St Andrews.
Day 2. We head along Royal Deeside via an iconic castle to a Highland Cow Farm. We then visit Balmoral Castle / Royal Lochnagar Distillery, before driving through the Cairngorm Mountains to Inverness.
Day 3. We hunt for the Loch Ness monster before making our way to Edinburgh via Pitlochry, the Queens View and the House of Bruar.
Accommodation not included and we can help with recommendations and offer a hotel booking service. Please contact us.
This is a private tour for your group only and can be changed to suit.
Attractions are subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.
What's Included
- Some castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Private tour for your group only
- Loch Ness Castle Cruise
- Pick up / drop off from your hotel or accommodation.
- Private Transport in minivan
- Entrance to Balmoral Castle
- Private Driver/Guide
- Accommodation - Please book your own or ask us about our booking service.
- Glamis Castle -Pay at gate to go inside. No pre booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to go inside. No pre booking.
- Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to go inside. No pre booking.
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up from your Edinburgh hotel, accommodation, train station, airport or cruise liner.
What To Expect
Edinburgh to Aberdeen via St Andrews
4 Stops
Aberdeen to Inverness via Royal Deeside
6 Stops
Inverness to Edinburgh via monster hunting and Pitlochry
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3 Day Edinburgh St Andrews Aberdeen Inverness Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-91620P22
Traveler Photos
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy...
$80
Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse...
$80
This is a private tour with an experienced guide who will help you experience Oban like a local. You will be picked up and dropped...
$1,165
Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance...
$236
Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy...
$80
Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse...
$80
This is a private tour with an experienced guide who will help you experience Oban like a local. You will be picked up and dropped...
$1,165
Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance...
$236
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting
The Port of Leith Distillery is a remarkable new landmark in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith. This is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery...
$34
Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure into the heart of the Scottish Highlands where the legendary Loch Ness await. Experience a day packed with incredible...
$67
A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all...
$38
Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is...
$56
The Port of Leith Distillery is a remarkable new landmark in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith. This is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery...
$34
Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure into the heart of the Scottish Highlands where the legendary Loch Ness await. Experience a day packed with incredible...
$67
A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all...
$38
Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is...
$56
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- 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.
- Some castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Private tour for your group only.
- Loch Ness Castle Cruise.
- Pick up / drop off from your hotel or accommodation.
- Private Transport in minivan.
- Entrance to Balmoral Castle.
- Private Driver/Guide.
- Accommodation - Please book your own or ask us about our booking service.
- Glamis Castle -Pay at gate to go inside. No pre booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to go inside. No pre booking.
- Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door 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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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 3 Day Edinburgh St Andrews Aberdeen Inverness Private Tour is as follows:
- 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 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
- Some castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Private tour for your group only
- Loch Ness Castle Cruise
- Pick up / drop off from your hotel or accommodation.
- Private Transport in minivan
- Entrance to Balmoral Castle
- Private Driver/Guide
- Accommodation - Please book your own or ask us about our booking service.
- Glamis Castle -Pay at gate to go inside. No pre booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to go inside. No pre booking.
- Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to go inside. No pre booking.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
