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A historic stone building with arched windows and a turret. 3
A large, historic castle with multiple towers and turrets, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees. 4
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By Time Exposure Travel Ltd

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $982 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Discover one of the world's most iconic castles, Dunnottar
    • Visit the stunning Crathes Castle
    • Taste amazing whisky after learning the secrets of how it is made
    • Fully guided private tour
    • Door to door pick up and drop off

Activity location

    • Aberdeen
    • Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Aberdeen
    • Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Aberdeen Area Private Tour:Castles, Whisky Distillery & more

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
$981.72 x 1 Adult$981.72
Total
Price is $981.72

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private tour - your group only
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (small surcharge will apply if your hotel is over 15 miles from Aberdeen)
  • Inclusions
    All tours can be tailored to suit your exact requirements
  • Inclusions
    Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge for internal tours
  • Inclusions
    Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour
  • Exclusions
    No meals/snacks/drinks included in cost
  • Exclusions
    Castle entrance tickets are not included in cost (most are free to see from the outside)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover Aberdeenshire’s castles, landscapes, Scottish history and Whisky on a private tour from Aberdeen. Travel with your own local driver-guide and visit highlights such as Dunnottar Castle, Old Aberdeen, Royal Deeside and learn the secrets of Scotch making on a tutored distillery tasting tour.

    A suggested itinerary depending on pick up location and availability:

    -Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's most iconic
    -Crathes Castle - 16th century masterpiece with amazing gardens
    -Lunch at nice restaurant
    -Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery - Whisky Tasting tour (included in cost).
    -Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history

    We can also include Balmoral Castle instead of the Distillery.
    Please note Balmoral is usually open Oct-Aug and please contact us at time of booking with any requests or questions.

    Choose your own itinerary.

    Pick up/drop off from your hotel/ cruise liner / train station is included.

    Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Most castles are free to see from the outside. Please contact us for details.

    You must be over 18 to taste the whisky during the Distillery Tour but younger people are welcome.

Location

Activity location

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    • Aberdeen
    • Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Aberdeen
    • Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom