1-Day Semi-Private Tour Aberdeen City, Dunnottar Castle & Seals
Visiting Aberdeen just once ? ... then join your charismatic kilted storyteller Luke Skye-Walker in a luxury vehicle on this 1-day semi-private tour of Aberdeen City and surrounding areas a visit to one of Scotlands most dramatic monuments, Dunnottar Castle.
Luke is Scotlands most reviewed tour guide with over 700 reviews in 2023 alone, his background in drone photography means you are also CERTAIN to take home the very best photos and videos with you.
You will visit a Maritime Museum, Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, The Tolbooth Museum, Newburgh Seals Beach and there's even time at the end of the tour for an intriguing mystery stop.
As you travel alongside the dramatic North Sea Aberdeenshire coastline, Luke will also immerse you in fascinating stories, historical narratives and a specially curated tour soundtrack.
So grab your boots, cameras and prepare for a more personal experience with Luke as we embark on an epic Aberdeen adventure.
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1-Day Semi-Private Tour Aberdeen City, Dunnottar Castle & Seals
What's included in 1-Day Semi-Private Tour Aberdeen City, Dunnottar Castle & Seals
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Union Terrace Gardens
We will start with coffee at the newly built £28.3m Union Terrace Gardens and then take a stroll which includes local information and photo opportunities of the William Wallace statue, His Majesty's Theatre and the Art Gallery before heading down to the Maritime Museum.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Your voyage of discovery starts here! Aberdeen being a coastal city has a rich maritime heritage. We will learn everything about Aberdeens long and often dramatic relationship with the sea, from the earliest days of trading, fishing and shipbuilding, to offshore energy and life in the oil industry, your voyage of discovery starts here!
Dunnottar Castle
We then head off to one of Scotlands most spectacular landmarks, Dunnottar Castle which is about a 25 minute drive south of the city. In Gaelic, Dunnottar means "fort on the shelving slope”. Its located on a rocky headland with ruins dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, although its said to be the site of a fortification since the early middle ages. Its strategic location on the North Sea means it played a prominent role even during the Jacobite risings of the 18th century, however its best known as the place where the Scottish crown jewels were hidden from Oliver Cromwells invading redcoats in the 17th century. It was opened to the public in the 20th century and is now one of the most photographed castles in Scotland due to its dramatic location on steep cliffs that drop 50 metres to the sea. You will get the opportunity to visit the twelve listed buildings that remain here, as well as access the beaches and enjoy some short beautiful hikes around the cliff tops.
Inclusions
- Bottled Water
- Dram of Whisky
- Drone Souvenir Photograph
- Complimentary iPad and Wi-Fi
- Food and Drink
- EUR 10.50 - Dunnottar Castle Admission Fee
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet outside His Majesty's Theatre
