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Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Aberdeenshire
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Duration
7 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Aberdeen's medieval history and Scotland's iconic castles with a private group tour. Visit stunning sites like Dunnottar Castle and enjoy a distillery tasting. Create your own itinerary!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a tour to areas that are stunning and interesting.


A suggested itinerary depending on hotel location:


-Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history

-Dunnottar Castle - one of the worlds' most iconic

-Crathes Castle - 16th century masterpiece & amazing gardens

-Lunch at nice restaurant

-Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery Tasting tour (included in the cost of the tour) or Balmoral Castle, if open to the public. Not both entrance fees are included.


Choose your own itinerary.


Pick up/drop is included. See exclusions for distance surcharges.


Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral. Please contact us for details.


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

What You Get

Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside.
Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour
No meals / snacks / drinks are included in cost
Castle interior tours not included in cost. Many free to see from outside.
Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

1

Dunnottar Castle

One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a 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. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£9.50 pp)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

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. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£14.50 pp)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Aboyne

We can stop at lovely restaurant on the banks of the River Dee for a traditional Scottish lunch.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

We have tasting tour at the Royal Lochnagar or the Glen Garioch Distillery, depending on availability (included in cost). Both distilleries have illustrious histories and produce amazing Scotch . You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
5

Balmoral Castle

An option instead of the distillery. Please advise at time of booking. This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. Please note as of September 2023 Balmoral Castle has extended its opening dates. Please contact us for details and availability.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
6

Aberdeen

Above is an example itinerary. Actual itinerary will depend on accommodation location, what you would like to see and availability.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner. Hotels outside Aberdeen City, a pick up surcharge applies as per below in exclusions.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $773.58 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in United Kingdom Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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Earliest available date: May 26, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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