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A castle on a hill overlooking a lake with mountains in the background. 1
A grassy area with a building, trees, and a cloudy sky. 2
A stone building with a paved driveway leading to it, surrounded by grass and trees. 3
A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a variety of flowering plants, and a small pond. 4
A stone wall with the text 'Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate' and a Scottish flag. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,058 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore Royal Deeside, the stretch of Aberdeenshire the Royal Family have loved for generations, on a relaxed private day tour from Aberdeen. Your local driver takes you out along the River Dee to grand castles such as Crathes and Balmoral, through pretty villages like Ballater and Banchory, and up towards the edge of the Cairngorms, with plenty of stops for photos and fresh air. You travel in a comfortable, unmarked minibus or car, just your own group, so the day runs at your pace. Castle interiors and gardens are there to enjoy if you wish, paid on the day, and your driver is happy to shape the route around what you most want to see.

Activity location

  • Crathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Crathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

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Private Royal Deeside and Castles Day Tour from Aberdeen

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

up to 8 passengers
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$625.43 x 2 TravellersAU$1,250.86
Total
Price is AU$1,250.86
Until Fri, 6 Nov

Private car (up to 4 passengers)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

up to 4 passengers
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$529.21 x 2 TravellersAU$1,058.42
Total
Price is AU$1,058.42
Until Fri, 6 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Admission
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Crathes Castle

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
A fine 16th-century tower house near Banchory with famous painted ceilings and beautiful walled gardens. We stop for photos and a wander; interior and garden admission is paid locally if you wish to go inside.

Balmoral Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Royal Family’s Scottish home on Deeside. We take in the estate and grounds and the pretty village of Ballater nearby. Grounds admission is paid locally and depends on the season, as the castle is not always open to visitors.

Location

Activity location

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    Crathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Crathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

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