Aberdeenshire is known for its density of castles and historic buildings but, without your own transportation, getting around can be tricky. Skip the hassle of navigating public transit with this private tour. In the company of just your group and a guide, explore the history-rich region and enjoy the flexibility of adapting the itinerary to your specific interests.

Guided tour of Aberdeenshire's castles: Skip the hassle of public transport
Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
Flexibility to adjust the itinerary to your own interests
Learn about local Aberdeenshire history from your guide

What's Included

All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
Pick up from with Aberdeen
Route and timings will depend on your accommodation starting point and your choice of attractions.
Transport and guide

Meals / Snacks not included in cost
No drinks are included in the cost.
Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 10mls from city £20, more than 40mls £40. Payable on the day.

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen, the train station or from your cruise liner.

What To Expect

Dunnottar Castle

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Crathes Castle

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Aberdeen

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Service animals allowed

Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience 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.

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Family & Friends Visit to Aberdeen

Ellen_M, Aug 2023

Malcolm was an amazing tour guide! He had so much knowledge of the castles and history! I would highly recommend him!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Ellen. I was great to meet you and have the opportunity to show you some of Aberdeenshire. Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Thanks Malcolm

Malcolm for the Scotland win!

Dina_L, Jun 2023

Malcolm was just wonderful from the history he taught us to the recommendations he gave us to tour the backroads afterwards. I would definitely tour with him again!

Perfekt Tour

Gerhard_B, May 2023

Friendly informative perfect tour. Malcom was a sensational guide Great knowledge of Scotland and its history thank you

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi. It was great to meet you and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Scotland.

Amazing Castle Tour

Scott_C, Apr 2023

Wonderful time - the guidance, information, and the coverage. We really loved the castles and the tour in general.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Lovely to meet you and hopefully you will get back to Aberdeenshire another time. Thanks Malcolm

Adaptable tour with a friendly local guide

Laura_A, Aug 2021

Malcolm is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and easy going with a good sense of humour. He could think on his feet and adapt to our requirements. He was good at engaging my teenage boys - he brought Scots history alive by cannily focusing on the gruesome hangings, bloody battles, body snatching. He managed to keep the boys interested despite the tour lasting 5 hours. We saw 3 castles and the tour of Old Aberdeen was fascinating.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

It was nice to meet you and I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Scotland. Thanks Malcolm

Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour

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