Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more
At a glance
Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more is a 4h 30m private experience in Aberdeen, Scotland, operated by Time Exposure Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $244.94 per person. 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..
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
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.
What's included
What's 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.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
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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Stop 2 · 45m
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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Stop 3 · 45m
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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Stop 4 · 1h
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.
Meeting point
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Aberdeen City, Aberdeen train station or from your cruise liner. Accommodation out with Aberdeen City may incur an additional pick up surcharge.
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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more take?
The experience lasts about 4h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $244.94 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's 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.
Where does it start?
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Aberdeen City, Aberdeen train station or from your cruise liner. Accommodation out with Aberdeen City may incur an additional pick up surcharge.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Aberdeen.
