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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
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.
Options
Private car (up to 4 passengers)
up to 4 passengers
Pickup included
Private Royal Deeside and Castles Day Tour from Aberdeen
up to 8 passengers
Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission
Meals
What to expect
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your private driver will meet you at your pickup point and call your mobile on arrival. Comfortable air-conditioned minibus or car.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
