Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle | 9 hours

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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
2 Adults x $663.83
$1,327.66
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$1,327.66
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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
2 Adults x $669.59
$1,339.18
Approx Total
$1,339.18
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guide
  • Pick up
  • Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
  • Distilleries charge for their tours but have free access to their shops. Prices start at £17.50pp.
  • All castles have free to access to their grounds except Balmoral Castle. Prices start a £21pp.
  • Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
  • Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.

Overview

Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since. Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today. The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views. Our tour also takes us over the famous Invercauld Bridge, which dates back to the 18thC. After the walk the can visit Balmoral Castle or the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, depending on seasonal open times. Please contact up re dates. Most castle grounds are free to visit (except Balmoral), but charge for tours inside the actual castle. Contact us for details. Please note the walk is an approx 5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths and a degree of fitness is required.

Itinerary

  • Aberdeen

    We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and take you the tour.

    1 hour

  • Invercauld Suspension Bridge

    We cross the world famous 18th century Invercauld Bridge into the Ballochbuie Forest to start our walk.

    30 minutes

  • Ballochbuie Forest

    Walk to the Queens Retreat. Buried deep in the Ballochbuie Forest (a magnificent example of an ancient Caledonian Pine Forest and part of the Queens’ Balmoral Estate in Royal Deeside) lies the “Honka House”. This building, complete with sauna, was a gift from the people of Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic and BBQ spot for the Royal Family ever since. The walk continues to the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt. Queen Victoria (who loved to sketch there) had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today.

    2 hours

  • Balmoral Castle

    We visit the world famous Scottish Family Residence. Please note the castle in not open all year and we visit other castles or a Whisky Distillery during its closed period (which is normally mid August to start of October). Please contact us for dates.

    1 hour

  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery

    If Balmoral Castle is closed we may visit the famous Royal Lochnagar Distillery which produces a beautiful malt which is fit for a Queen or King. The distillery is located in the estate of the Queens Castle, Balmoral and during a tour you will learn the secrets of how the whisky is distilled. Distillery Tour subject to availability and seasonal opening times.

    1 hour

  • Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

    An amazing 16th century masterpiece which we may visit if Balmoral Castle is closed.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Total duration includes travel time.

Non Refundable

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 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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