Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour
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Overview
This is a private tour for your group only.
Suggested itinerary
-Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's' most iconic
-Crathes Castle - 16th century masterpiece & amazing gardens
-Lunch at nice restaurant
-Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery/Fettercairn Distillery for a tasting Tasting tour
-Instead of a distillery, Balmoral Castle may be an option (contact us)
-Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history
Pick up/drop off is included.
Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral.
You must be over 18 to taste the whisky during the Distillery tour but younger people are welcome.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside.
- Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
- Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour
- Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions and time of year.
Not included
- No meals / snacks / drinks are included in cost
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city £20, 30-60mls £40. Payable on the day
- Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
- Admission fees
Itinerary
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1
Dunnottar Castle
One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date back to between the 13th and 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£9.50 pp)
1h Admission free -
2
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in the magnificent surroundings of Royal Deeside. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£14.50 pp)
1h Admission free -
3
Aboyne
We can stop at lovely restaurant on the banks of the River Dee for a traditional Scottish lunch.
1h Admission free -
4
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
We have tasting tour at the Royal Lochnagar Distillery or The Glen Garioch Distillery or The Fettercairn Distillery, depending on availability (included in cost). All distilleries have illustrious histories and produce amazing Scotch . You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams.
1h Admission included -
5
Balmoral Castle
An option instead of the distillery. Please advise at time of booking. This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. Please note as of September 2023 Balmoral Castle has extended its opening dates. Please contact us for details and availability.
1h Admission included -
6
Aberdeen
Above is an example itinerary. Actual itinerary will depend on accommodation location, what you would like to see and availability.
1h Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, Aberdeen train station or cruise liner. Hotels outside Aberdeen City, a pick up surcharge applies as per below in exclusions.
Schedule
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Traveller reviews
Excellent tour. Driver knew a lot about the Dunnottar Castle as well as Scottish history. The distillery tour was great.
Amazing tour of beautiful Aberdeenshire, castles were stunning. Highly recommend, very informative & interesting. Guide was very accommodating and helpful.
Malcom is the man! He's incredibly knowledgeable about Scottish history and takes time to share it as makes sense along the trip. We got so much done during this trip. It was a perfect introduction to Scotland and he even gave us tips where to find dinner and a wee drink after the tour as well. If you book one trip while in Scotland, book with Malcolm!
Malcolm was a great, knowledgeable tour guide. He was also flexible in changing what sights I wanted to see, even at the last minute. It was a super day exploring Scotland’s castles and local countryside.
We had a fantastic day with Malcolm visiting the castles and the distillery and learning about Aberdeenshire as we drove around. Malcolm was great to travel with. He was happy to stop whenever we needed a photo taken. We would not hesitate to spend a day with him again if ever we return to Aberdeen.
Amazing day with Malcolm visiting 3 wonderful castles ! Distillery was very interesting and entertaining
Fantastic day with Malcolm. Very knowledgeable and flexible in his timetable for us. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Great sense of humour!
Malcom just rocked. My wife and I do not drink so Malcolm adjusted the schedule so we could spend more times at various castles And he does photography as well so my wife was able to get some professional photos done as well
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
No. This experience is non-refundable once booked.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 08:30
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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