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Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour

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St Machars Cathedral
Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire

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Overview

This is a private tour for your group only. Scotland has many treasures to offer and a lot of them are in Aberdeenshire. We will take you on a tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting and you will learn about the attractions and their history and have a great day out. You can also choose your own itinerary.

Our example itinerary includes

- Old Aberdeen - A step back in time to see amazing ancient buildings including St Machars Cathedral and Kings College.
- Dunnottar Castle- One of the worlds most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland.
- Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce.
- Crathes Castle - 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.

What's Included

  • Castles free to see from outside and may charge for internal tours
  • Route and timings will depend on your accommodation starting point and your choice of attractions.
  • Pick up from within Aberdeen area
  • Meals / Snacks not included in cost
  • No drinks are included in the cost.
  • Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 10mls from city £20, more than 40mls £40. Payable on the day.
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen, the train station or from your cruise liner. Accommodation out with Aberdeen City may incur and an additional fee.

What To Expect

Dunnottar Castle

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Crathes Castle

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Aberdeen

Fascinating and ancient buildings dating back hundreds of years
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Castles free to see from outside and may charge for internal tours.
  • 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.
  • Transport and guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Meals / Snacks not included in cost.
  • No drinks are included in the cost.
  • Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 10mls from city £20, more than 40mls £40. Payable on the day.
  • Internal access to castles.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Castles free to see from outside and may charge for internal tours
  • 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
  • Transport and guide
  • Meals / Snacks not included in cost
  • No drinks are included in the cost.
  • Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 10mls from city £20, more than 40mls £40. Payable on the day.
  • Internal access to castles

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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