Top Northeast Scotland Private Sightseeing Tours

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6 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

6 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see...

6 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,656

5 Day Orkney and Inverness Private Tour from Aberdeen

An amazing 5-day Private Guided Tour (your group only) from Aberdeen to Orkney and then Inverness. Your guide will pick up in Aberdeen and take …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5 Day Orkney and Inverness Private Tour from Aberdeen

An amazing 5-day Private Guided Tour (your group only) from Aberdeen to Orkney and then Inverness. Your guide will pick up in Aberdeen and take...

5 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,574

Dunnottar Castle Royal Lochnagar Distillery Private Premium Tour

Your journey begins where Scotland’s history meets the wild edge of Aberdeenshire. As Dunnottar Castle rises above the cliffs and the North Sea crashes below, …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (1)

Dunnottar Castle Royal Lochnagar Distillery Private Premium Tour

Your journey begins where Scotland’s history meets the wild edge of Aberdeenshire. As Dunnottar Castle rises above the cliffs and the North Sea crashes below,...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,165

4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see...

4 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,126

Balmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium Tour

Begin your journey in Royal Deeside at the Rob Roy McGregor statue, where the story of Scotland’s legendary outlaw sets the scene for your adventure. …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Balmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium Tour

Begin your journey in Royal Deeside at the Rob Roy McGregor statue, where the story of Scotland’s legendary outlaw sets the scene for your adventure....

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,083

4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

Take a private whiskywheels.scot tour through Scotland’s rich whisky history by tasting and learning about the ‘water of life’ on a four-day tour from the …More

Dundee, Scotland

4.6 (12)

4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

Take a private whiskywheels.scot tour through Scotland’s rich whisky history by tasting and learning about the ‘water of life’ on a four-day tour from the...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (12)

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$1,080

Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip

Start your day at the Port of Aberdeen, where you’ll board your transport at South Harbour for a scenic journey through Royal Deeside. Your first …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.0 (1)

Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip

Start your day at the Port of Aberdeen, where you’ll board your transport at South Harbour for a scenic journey through Royal Deeside. Your first...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$1,062

Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.8 (5)

Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.8 (5)

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$1,040

Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour

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 …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (7)

Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour

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...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (7)

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$958

3 Day Aberdeen Balmoral LochNess Pitlochry Edinburgh Private Tour

Castles, Highland Cows, culture, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruise, great food, shopping, Palaces & Whisky tasting are part of this amazing 3-day private tour. Day …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (1)

3 Day Aberdeen Balmoral LochNess Pitlochry Edinburgh Private Tour

Castles, Highland Cows, culture, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruise, great food, shopping, Palaces & Whisky tasting are part of this amazing 3-day private tour. Day...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$949

Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (5)

Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (5)

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$939

Bespoke Private Tours of Scotland and the Borders

We take our time to make the very best of your time with us. Little roads and flexible journeys to get you away from the …More

St. Andrews, Scotland

5.0 (36)

Bespoke Private Tours of Scotland and the Borders

We take our time to make the very best of your time with us. Little roads and flexible journeys to get you away from the...

4 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (36)

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$891

Aberdeen Private Buchan Coast Tour with Qualified Guide

Welcome to A Path Less Known Tours! I'm Jamie, your qualified STGA Green Badge tourist guide, and I'd love to show you Scotland's spectacular Buchan …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (4)

Aberdeen Private Buchan Coast Tour with Qualified Guide

Welcome to A Path Less Known Tours! I'm Jamie, your qualified STGA Green Badge tourist guide, and I'd love to show you Scotland's spectacular Buchan...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$890

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

****** Private Tour ***** Three distilleries included ***** Visit at least three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at …More

Laggan, Scotland

4.5 (21)

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

****** Private Tour ***** Three distilleries included ***** Visit at least three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (21)

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$781

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland …More

Laggan, Scotland

4.2 (29)

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.2 (29)

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$720

Ancient Scotland & Nature: Full Day Private Tour from Aberdeen

Step into a story older than the United States. On this premium private tour from Aberdeen, your local guide reveals Scotland’s profound cultural heritage and …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (1)

Ancient Scotland & Nature: Full Day Private Tour from Aberdeen

Step into a story older than the United States. On this premium private tour from Aberdeen, your local guide reveals Scotland’s profound cultural heritage and...

9 hours

5.0 (1)

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$545

Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour from St Andrews

This Tour is excellent for first-time and returning visitors wanting to get off the beaten track whilst experiencing the Highlights of Scotland on your own …More

St. Andrews, Scotland

4.0 (1)

Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour from St Andrews

This Tour is excellent for first-time and returning visitors wanting to get off the beaten track whilst experiencing the Highlights of Scotland on your own...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.0 (1)

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$504

The Big Whisky Tasting Tour - Private Whisky Day Trip

++ The Big Whisky Tasting Tour ++ + Four stops from a choice of eight + +Loads of great whiskies to choose from+ +Bespoke pickup+ …More

Dundee, Scotland

4.7 (3)

The Big Whisky Tasting Tour - Private Whisky Day Trip

++ The Big Whisky Tasting Tour ++ + Four stops from a choice of eight + +Loads of great whiskies to choose from+ +Bespoke pickup+...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (3)

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$354

Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries and tasting venues have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with …More

Dundee, Scotland

5.0 (3)

Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries and tasting venues have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$343

Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour …More

Laggan, Scotland

4.8 (8)

Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (8)

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$272

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Northeast Scotland Private Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Northeast Scotland Private Sightseeing Tours are:

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Which Northeast Scotland Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Northeast Scotland Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Northeast Scotland Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

Northeast Scotland Private Sightseeing Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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