Scotland · ABERDEEN TOURS
Good aberdeen tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk Aberdeen’s granite heart in 90 minutes, with stops at Marischal College, art scenes, old lanes, and witch-trial tunnels.
“She talked about interesting history and art. And talked so we could understand though English isn’t our own language.”
Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside in one small-group day from Aberdeen, with nature stops at Muir of Dinnet and Falls of Feugh.
“That this tour especially that of the castle has a lot of walking and in some instances could be potentially hazardous.”
Small-group day tour from Aberdeen to Loch Ness, Clava Cairns and Culloden, with a Jacobite cruise and expert driver-guides.
“Every stop has something to offer. It was a long day, but we got in a lot. The best part for me was the cruise on Loch Ness. The vistas were really quite beautiful. The little towns were lovely as were all the people. A word of advice, sit in the front of the van to avoid being bounced. The tour guide did a great job except that ny the end of the day, I was ready to just listen to some music. His selecting were quite good. Overall a great day!”
A 9-hour small-group coastal day from Aberdeen. Mercedes transport, cliff views, Cullen Skink, Slains Castle, and wildlife spotting.
“Even though the the puffin birds had recently flown the coup our tour guide made the pleasant. We trudged up the hill through waist high weeds and slippery rocks to be greeted to an amazing view of the cliffs! Next he took on another lovely walk to see incredible castle ruins on yet another cliff.i would highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group Royal Deeside day trip from Aberdeen with Balmoral views, Ballater village, a suspension bridge, stone circles, and Queen’s View.
“Knowledgeable guide respectful to the interests of all on the tour. Learned much about the area of Aberdeenshire in all aspects of culture, society, and industry and historical Scotland.”
Small-group coastal day trip from Aberdeen to Gardenstown, Pennan, Fraserburgh, Collieston smugglers, and Newburgh seals, with walks and photo stops.
“It was a very relaxing day touring the Scottish coastal villages. Our tour guide was fun,knowledgeable and engaging with fellow travelers. She told the story of where a movie was film in one of the tiny villages. We all took pictures of the famous phone box. I would totally recommend this rour.”
Aberdeen gin discovery tour with a double G and T welcome, small-group tastings, botanicals garden time, and a head distiller Q&A.
“I think you are very well.Enthusiastic and warm.Very good service to deal with my problem.It's very good.Best wishes to you.”
A small-group Speyside whisky day from Aberdeen, with cooperage and Cardhu tastings, plus Corgarff Castle and The Whisky Castle stops.
“When you read title you think this is all about whisky. But till 2 o'clock we wasted time and get bored so much. What I can see that tour guide try to kill time till visit whisky distillery. Instead of preparing the programme like this why don't you put one distillery in the morning and the other one afternoon? In that case everybody could be happy. or pick people 11 or 12ish and take them directly to coopers. And finally tour guide wasn't well enough trained about whisky information.”
Explore Aberdeen’s crime-and-punishment past at your pace with an offline audio walk from the Tolbooth to the harbour.
“Interesting stories told well; saw the city in a different light ; explored parts of the city that I wouldn’t otherwise”
Small-group day trip from Aberdeen packing Falls of Feugh, Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, and more, with Wi-Fi and local tastings.
“The castle is located on the cliff and there was a fair bit of steps to negiotiate. There were cobble stones lined footpath which can be slippery in wet. Definitely not for those with restricted mobility. This was a small group tour with only four of us. It was personalised and our guide Jamie was great.Good sense of humour and knowledgeable about the sites we visited.”
Head distiller gin masterclass in Aberdeen. Mix botanicals, distil a mini batch, sample local gins, and take home a 70cl custom bottle.
“Generous tasting. A true education about gin. A chance to develop your nose and make some deliciousness.”
Private 4.5-hour Aberdeenshire castle tour from Aberdeen, with Dunnottar, Crathes, Drum, Old Aberdeen, pickup, and a flexible guide.
“Wonderful time - the guidance, information, and the coverage. We really loved the castles and the tour in general.”
Private Aberdeenshire castles and whisky tasting from Aberdeen, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, and optional Balmoral, plus extra entry fees.
“Excellente expérience, Malcolm connait très bien l'histoire de la région et plus largement de l'Ecosse. Il s'est adapté à nos contraintes horaires. Je recommande vivement.”
Aberdeen Gin School masterclass with the head distiller. Taste London Dry and fruit gins, blend botanicals, and ask questions in 2 hours.
“One of the best things I have had the pleasure of booking. Dan & Alan are the perfect team and their passion shows. I had an absolute ball. The group was small and we all chatted and laughed. There was a good selection of things to purchase, especially for long haul travel. Thoroughly recommend”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Aberdeen’s St Machar’s Cathedral, Old Aberdeen, and King’s College Chapel with a local guide.
“Good history of St Machars Church, the university and environs and local history and architecture. Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable.”
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