Tours/Aberdeen/Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen
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Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

4.9(206)Aberdeen1 hour
VIATOR4.9(93)TRIPADVISOR4.9(113)

Description

Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled to the River Dee for their holidays. With almost unlimited cash and resources, why do they always come here? We think there’s an easy answer. This area encapsulates everything everyone loves about Scotland. You find grand castles enclosed by pine forests. You look up at the highest plateau in Britain in the Cairngorms National Park. And there’s enough nearby distilleries to satisfy any royal event. So, who wouldn’t want to escape to the fresh air of this location? On this tour, we combine her Majesty’s favourite holiday spot with a trip to Dunnottar Castle, one of the most historically important and visually arresting sights in Scotland. Hop aboard this tour, see an epic castle, and discover whether you have the same taste as the royals.

Tour Options

Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

Itinerary

Admission not included75 min

This clifftop fortress has seen the greats of Scotland’s history pass through its gates. Perched on an impregnable clifftop overlooking the North Sea, it’s an unmissable sight.

15 min

Stretch your legs and breathe in the invigorating Highland air at these magnificent waterfalls.

Pass by

Gaze in awe at Scotland’s most beautifully rounded peaks.

45 min

This landscape has been shaped by ice, wind and water. It truly is one of Scotland’s most impressive National Nature Reserves.

Highlights

Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Driver/guide
Small Group Tour (16 people max)

What's included

Included
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Driver/guide
Small Group Tour (16 people max)
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Admission fees

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
  • Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
  • We welcome up to 16 passengers on board. However, in order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
  • Dunnottar Castle: We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
  • The total duration of the tour includes the travel to destination, duration in each attractions and comfort breaks along the way

Reviews(206)

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psychorn
June 24, 2026
Spectacular day !

Castle was the first stop and absolutely stunning and every stop following. Beautiful scenery. Allen our you guide was amazing, knowledgeable of the area. Played amazing music and made it an awesome experience. Highly recommend this tour and our guide Allen

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Jessica_A
June 24, 2026
I would highly recommend...

I would highly recommend this tour!!! Our tour guide Alan knew all the best spots for pictures at our various stops and kept us entertained along the drive. We got to see castles, quite a bit of the River Dee, and some small waterfalls. There were also plenty of bathroom stops and stops to take in the breathtaking scenery.

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129mickil
June 10, 2026
Absolutely Incredible experience!

Darryl was our guide for the tour! He was extremely knowledgeable and created such a great experience for us! He truly went above and beyond! Would HIGHLY recommend him and this tour!

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petera949
May 25, 2026
worthwhile and well priced. Helpful guide

The castle was breath taking Guide was relaxewd and patient and helped us throughout Good tour then of the Dee and Royal Deeside

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OSinan_T
May 15, 2026
Great places we visited ....

Great places we visited . Very nice guide . We could have spent more time at the places we visited . Too much rushing .

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Sightseer25839461541
April 22, 2026
Dunnotter Castle & Royal Deeside

Great tour. Great tour guide, Allen. A lot of great photo stops. Enough bathroom stops which was appreciated.

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Timothy_C
April 13, 2026
Once in a lifetime.

Excellent experience with a well versed guide. The guides know the ins and outs of local sites and stories. Darryl our Guide was the best for knowledge, fun and laughter.

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Jose S
April 1, 2026
Perfect day to visit stunning castles

The tour is very nice, Bruce was our guide and was very friendly throughout. Dunnottar Castle was very interesting and with amazing views. We had the opportunity to enter the balmoral castle, to our surprise it was open and the whole group requested with the guide if it was possible to enter and so we did for 1 hr. Very nice experience

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betsys990
March 23, 2026
Fun Dsy

Darryl was friendly and a great guide. The castles and other stops were wonderful. He even took us to see some highland cows. Fun day!!

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I1043BFjanh
February 20, 2026
Great tour and good guide

The trip was very good, nice bus and a very straightforward and clever guide.

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