Balmoral Castle Tour From Inverness
Overview
Balmoral Castle & Royal Lochnagar Distillery From Inverness
Before stopping at the castle we will stop at the crathie kirk church for 30 mins before going on to Balmoral Estate.
In 2025 the grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and cafe will be open to the Public on a daily basis from 1st April until 31st July. Opening times are from 10.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. however please note that the last recommended admission is at 4.30 p.m.
We recommend that you set aside at least one and a half hours for your visit to Balmoral. This will give you time to visit the grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and the Pipers Hall Cafe.
You will have access to the formal and vegetable gardens, the exhibitions in the stable area and largest room in the Castle, the Ballroom.
Their is also a audio handset tour, which is available in English together with Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish translations. The audio tour is only available for admissions before 4.30 p.m.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup
- Admission to Balmoral Castle Is Included £18.50 per person
- Lunch The cost of lunch is not included ( at the onsite cafe )
- Alcoholic beverages Tastings at Royal Lochnagar are not included
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Carrbridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Crathie Church
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Balmoral Castle
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private transportation.
- Hotel pickup.
- Admission to Balmoral Castle Is Included £18.50 per person.
- Lunch. The cost of lunch is not included ( at the onsite cafe ).
- Alcoholic beverages. Tastings at Royal Lochnagar are not included.
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 18..
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 Castle Tour From Inverness is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Balmoral Castle Tour From Inverness 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
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup
- Admission to Balmoral Castle Is Included £18.50 per person
- LunchThe cost of lunch is not included ( at the onsite cafe )
- Alcoholic beveragesTastings at Royal Lochnagar are not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
