Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more
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
- 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
- Private Transport and driver/guide
- 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.
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Dunnottar Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Aberdeen
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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.
- 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.
- Private Transport and driver/guide.
- 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.
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 2025There 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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
- Private Transport and driver/guide
- 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.
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
