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Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Cairns Walking Tour


Hillgoers


Explore Balmoral Estate, home of the royal family, on this tour of the Balmoral Cairns. Walk through the picturesque grounds and learn about these historical monuments with the help of your guide.


Crathie



Admire the beautiful scenery of the Balmoral Estate and discover the cairns, a collection of historical monuments erected by the royal family to commemorate significant events. You'll be able to see 8 of the 13 cairns as you take a walking tour of the estate.

Along the way, listen to commentary from your guide who will point out the historical features of the cairns and tell you about their connection to the royals, who have enjoyed and influenced this beautiful estate.

After the guided tour, take the opportunity to visit the castle's ballroom, cafe, and shop. Continue to explore the grounds at your leisure or take a self-guided audio tour.



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Duration 5 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Small group

Limited to 8 participants

from € 110.71 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting location:
  • Balmoral Rd End
  • Balmoral Castle
  • Walk (1 hour)
  • Balmoral Castle
  • Hiking (4 hours)
  • Optional
  • Main stop
  • Other stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Step back in time and feel the history of Balmoral Estate come to life
  • Learn about the history of the royal cairns on a guided walking tour
  • Discover the picturesque surroundings of the of the grounds and castle
  • Listen to commentary from your guide about the cairns and royal family
  • Admire flora, fauna, and explore the beautiful caledonian pine forest
  • Includes
  • Entry ticket for Balmoral Castle ground only, includes access to the Ballroom, cafe, shop and exhibitions.
  • Walking tour of the Balmoral Cairns lead by a qualified guide (please note our guides are not permitted to guide you at the Castle itself but you will have access to audio guides if required, if you would like a tour within Balmoral Castle please visit their website).
  • Lunch (you can visit the cafe and shop after the walk)
  • Not suitable for Wheelchair users

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