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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
$919.34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queen's Secret Cabin & the Castle offers an unforgettable journey through the enchanting Ballochbuie Forest. This picturesque retreat features the remarkable “Honka House,” a cherished picnic spot for the Royal Family.
- 🏰 Pickup included from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for your convenience.
- 🌉 Cross the iconic 18th-century Invercauld Bridge, a historical landmark that leads into the scenic Ballochbuie Forest.
- 🌲 Enjoy a leisurely walk to the Queen's Retreat, the “Honka House,” gifted by Finland for the Queen's silver wedding anniversary, featuring a sauna.
- 💦 Marvel at the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, where Queen Victoria once sketched, and see the beautiful iron bridge she commissioned in 1878.
- 🍴 After your walk, indulge in lunch at the Fife Arms Hotel, an attraction and work of art in itself.
- 🏰 Visit the world-famous Balmoral Castle, the Scottish Family Residence, during its open season; check for availability.
- 🌿 If Balmoral Castle is closed, experience the stunning Crathes Castle, a magnificent 16th-century masterpiece.
- 🚶♂️ The walk spans approximately 4.5 miles on well-maintained and mostly gentle paths, suitable for all walking abilities.
- 🐾 Service animals are allowed, ensuring all guests can enjoy the tour comfortably.
- 🗣️ English-speaking human tour guide included to enrich your journey with fascinating insights.
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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Private tour guide guide
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 20mls from Aberdeen city-£20, 40-60mls-£40.
- Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
- Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
- Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost
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AberdeenWe will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and take you the tour.
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Invercauld Suspension BridgeWe cross the world famous 18th century Invercauld Bridge into the Ballochbuie Forest to start our walk.
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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.
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After your walk it is time for lunch in the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, a work of art and attraction in itself.
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Balmoral CastleWe 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.
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Crathes Castle, Garden & EstateAn amazing 16th century masterpiece which we may visit if Balmoral Castle is closed.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
$919.34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!