Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour

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Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour

4.9
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Aberdeenshire Private Half Day

Duration: 4 hours
Instant confirmation
No cancellation
8 seat mini van
Pickup included

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USD 470.87

Highlights

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning as they are interesting. Our suggested itinerary covers three castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history.


Our example itinerary includes


  • Old Aberdeen - A step back in time to see amazing ancient buildings including St Machar's Cathedral and Kings College.
  • Dunnottar Castle- One of the world's most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland.
  • Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce.
  • Crathes Castle and Gardens - A 16th Century masterpiece on Royal Deeside.

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.


Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.

Itinerary

  • Dunnottar Castle

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon an impregnable 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. The castle is free to see but to go inside costs £9.50 pp.
  • Crathes Castle

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    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.
  • Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Dating back to Robert the Bruce in the 14th century, Drum, with its dark history is "must see" on the castle trail as is it's 18th-century gardens, including a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire.
  • Old Aberdeen

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Fascinating and ancient buildings dating back hundreds of years

What's included

INCLUDED

Castles free to see from outside and may charge for internal tours
Private Transport and driver/guide
Route and timings will depend on your accommodation starting point and your choice of attractions.
Pick up from within Aberdeen area
All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details

NOT INCLUDED

Meals / Snacks not included in cost
Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from city £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.
Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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

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