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11 Aberdeen Tours That Repay a Whole Day

11 tours  ·  from $20 a head

There is always one day too few. These 11 aberdeen tours earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Loch Ness and the Highlands 1-Day Tour from Aberdeen - Leaving Aberdeen for Speyside
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Loch Ness and the Highlands 1-Day Tour from Aberdeen

From Aberdeen: Dunnottar Castle and Cairngorms Day Trip - Dunnottar Castle and the North Sea cliffs
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From Aberdeen: Dunnottar Castle and Cairngorms Day Trip

2.Dunnottar Castle and Cairngorms Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · 9 hours · from $75

Review of Rabbie's Dunnottar Castle and Cairngorms day trip from Aberdeen, with itinerary details, value advice, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Amazing trip. Dunnottar Castle was stunning and Burn o’ vat was a unique experience. Alan was the best guide. Made sure that everyone was safe and recommended places to explore and good restaurants to dine in.”

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Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm) - Aberdeen Art Gallery and the city’s newer creative side
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Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

4.Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

Explore Aberdeen’s granite heart, street art, old lanes, tunnels, and trade history on this lively 90-minute local walking tour.

“We had a wonderful time during our walking tour. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. We were able to see many different sites that we wouldn’t have visited on our own. Thank you for a lovely time!”

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Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen - Dunnottar Castle and its North Sea setting
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Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

5.Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $79

Review of the Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside tour from Aberdeen, with clifftop views, Highland scenery, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“We had a wonderful tour with Neil. He was very accommodating to the weather and what everyone wanted. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He had some wonderful stories. We would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Thank you Neil and Rabbies!”

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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen - The 8:00 a.m. start at Aberdeen Bus Station
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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

6.Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $130

Review the Loch Ness and Highlands day tour from Aberdeen, with a Jacobite cruise, Clava Cairns, Culloden, small groups, and practical tips.

“We had an absolute blast! It was a beautiful day, saw so many places, we highly recommend this tour! Thanks to our tourguide Jim! You made our day! Love from Holland, Mike & Elise”

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From Aberdeen: Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire Tour - Gardenstown and Crovie: the day’s strongest village walk
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From Aberdeen: Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire Tour

7.Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 149 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Explore Aberdeenshire’s fishing villages, sea cliffs, wildlife, and smuggling tales on an 8-hour small-group tour from Aberdeen.

“It was a very good experience. So lovely Sceneries. The guide was very informative and told a lot of histori and stories. She was freindly, calm and a good driver.”

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From Aberdeen: North East Coastal Trail Small-Group Tour - Spey Bay and the patient search for dolphins
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From Aberdeen: North East Coastal Trail Small-Group Tour

8.North East Coastal Trail Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 9 hours · from $75

Explore Scotland’s northeast coast from Aberdeen, with Bow Fiddle Rock, Bullers of Buchan, Slains Castle, dolphins, seals, and more.

“that I nearly lost them and they found me. very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. personally I would make the trip come back at 7pm, so you have a bit more time to see everything and less rushed. Stunning views!”

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North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen - Spey Bay: dolphins, saltmarsh, and the sound of the sea
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North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

9.North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $79

Review of Aberdeen’s North East Coastal Trail, with coastal views, Cullen Skink, Slains Castle, puffins, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The Norteast coast is beautiful and expansive. From Spey Bay to Slain Castle it's one beautiful sight after another. I loved the high cliffside walk at the Bullies of Buchan under the capable guidance of our experienced guide. I've never done anything like that! Cullen is worth the visit and Portsoy's dramatic coast is unforgettable. Lovely day with nice people and a wonderful guide. Thank you Rabbie's.”

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Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour - Ballater: a royal village with time for lunch
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Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour

10.Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Review the Balmoral and Royal Deeside Tour from Aberdeen, with castle access, village stops, ancient stones, scenic views, price tips, and practical advice.

“Small group tour with a super driver/guide. After the bustle of Edinburgh this was just what we needed. Stress free walking around the royal gardens on our own. Walk to the standing stones is a slight challenge but so worth the amazing view.”

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Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire - Newburgh Seal Beach: a wildlife-focused finish
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Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire

11.Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $144

Explore Aberdeenshire’s fishing villages, sea cliffs, lighthouses, smugglers’ coves, and Newburgh’s seal colony on a small-group coastal tour.

“I had an amazing day. Jacqueline was so lovely and I really enjoyed the smaller group for the tour. There was only 7 of us and we all ended up chatting and having a great time together. Gardenstown and Pennan were super cute and really charming. We also saw an amazing castle and some great scenery along the way. I would absolutely recommend this tour.”

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