Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more

A private guided tour / shore excursion through Aberdeenshire’s castles, landscapes, and history with a knowledgeable local guide. Explore Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle plus more in Scotland’s Historic Heartlands. With a private guide, you don’t just see Aberdeenshire—you experience it on a carefully paced private journey designed to help you connect with the places you visit. Dunnottar Castle - One of Scotland’s most iconic castles dramatically set on an impregnable rocky headland in the sea. Crathes Castle and Gardens - A beautifully preserved 16thC castle on Royal Deeside. Drum Castle – An impressive 14thC historic medieval stronghold. Old Aberdeen - St Machar’s Cathedral (14thC), and King’s College (15th century) offer a glimpse into Scotland’s academic and religious past. Every tour is exclusive to your group only. Most castle grounds are free to visit, but charge for interior tours. Attractions are subject to seasonal opening times and please contact us for details.

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   Dunnottar Castle

   1 hour

   Visit one of Scotland’s most dramatic castle locations, set on a rocky headland above the North Sea. Dunnottar Castle is famous for its coastal views, medieval ruins, and powerful place in Scottish history. Your guide will share the stories behind the castle while giving you time to enjoy the scenery and take photos. The castle is free to see but to go inside costs £13.00 pp.

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   Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

   45 min

   Explore the beautiful Crathes Castle estate, known for its 16th-century architecture, turrets, painted ceilings, stunning gardens, and a Royal Deeside setting. This stop adds a classic Scottish castle and estate experience to the tour set in the magnificent surroundings of Royal Deeside. Free to see from the outside and £18.00 pp to go inside.

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   Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

   45 min

   Visit one of Aberdeenshire’s oldest and most historic castles, with links to Robert the Bruce and centuries of Scottish family history dating back to the 14th century, Drum, with its dark history is a "must see" on the castle trail. It's 18th-century gardens, include a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire. Free to see from outside and interior tours are £18.00 pp.

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   Old Aberdeen

   1 hour

   Discover the historic heart of Old Aberdeen, with ancient streets, university buildings, architecture and a cathedral dating back to the last millennium. This stop gives travellers a deeper look at Aberdeen’s history beyond the castles. Aberdeen University was founded in the 15th century and St Machar's Cathedral has ben a site of worship for 1400 years.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.