Historical Tours

Luxury Historical Tours in Northeast Scotland , Scotland


Luxury Northeast Scotland Attractions
Scotland

St. Andrews Golf Course

West Sands Road

★★★★☆4.7 (103)
Dundee

St. Andrews Castle

The Scores

★★★★☆4.9 (1,067)
Scotland

St. Andrews Cathedral

The Pends

★★★★☆4.9 (1,349)

Luxury Northeast Scotland Tours
Ancient Scotland & Nature: Full Day Private Tour from Aberdeen Private Tour
Aberdeen

Ancient Scotland & Nature: Full Day Private Tour from Aberdeen

Step into a story older than the United States. On this premium private tour from Aberdeen, your local guide reveals Scotland’s profound cultural heritage and raw natural beauty. Begin at Dunnottar Castle—a medieval fort…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen Private Tour
Aberdeen

Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt with castles). The day is fully guided by your driver/guide…

★★★★★5.0 (4)
Aberdeenshire Castles and Wild Coastal Trail Private Day Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire Castles and Wild Coastal Trail Private Day Tour

A great private tour (your group only) that explores stunning castles, coastal curiosities, caves, Count Dracula and an opportunity to taste Cullen Skink. Our day starts with one of Scotland’s most impressive castles, D…

Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour

Door to door pick up/drop off & Private Tour with driver/guide. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning as they are interesting. O…

★★★★★5.0 (7)
Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour Details. All are subject to availability and most distilleries require advance booki…

★★★★★5.0 (4)
Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour from St Andrews Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour from St Andrews

This Tour is excellent for first-time and returning visitors wanting to get off the beaten track whilst experiencing the Highlights of Scotland on your own Private Tour, customised to cover the very best of Scotland with…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.0 (1)
Aberdeen Private Tour: Balmoral Castle and Scenic Wonders Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Aberdeen Private Tour: Balmoral Castle and Scenic Wonders

Journey through the enchanting landscapes of Royal Deeside, starting in Aberdeen and venturing into the stunning Highlands. Visit the majestic Balmoral Castle Estate, the royal family’s cherished retreat, and enjoy a sce…

🕐 8 hours
Bespoke Private Tours of Scotland and the Borders Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Bespoke Private Tours of Scotland and the Borders

We take our time to make the very best of your time with us. Little roads and flexible journeys to get you away from the well worn paths with a rolling tale of the tour including some singing and the possibility of meeti…

★★★★★5.0 (31)
Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip Private Tour
Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip

An amazing private tour that provides a true taste of Scotland. Historic Castles, Highland Cows & Whisky. Feel the history, taste the beef & drink a dram. Dunnottar Castle, one of the world's most iconic, impregnably …

Private Heritage Tour by Car from St. Andrews to Forth Bridge Private Tour
St. Andrews

Private Heritage Tour by Car from St. Andrews to Forth Bridge

This private heritage tour by car reveals Scotland’s cultural legacy beyond St. Andrews. Begin in the medieval town shaped by religion and academia. Visit the cathedral ruins that once led the nation’s faith. Travel thro…

🕐 8 hours
Private Ghost Walking Tour in Medieval St. Andrews Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private Ghost Walking Tour in Medieval St. Andrews

This private walking tour uncovers the darker side of St. Andrews history. Walk through medieval streets where centuries-old legends still echo. Hear stories of bishops, scholars, and figures tied to the town’s past. Exp…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Art, History, and Hidden Gems of Aberdeen Private Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Art, History, and Hidden Gems of Aberdeen Private Walking Tour

Embark on a premium, exclusive walking tour through the heart of historic Aberdeen. Led by a knowledgeable private guide, you will uncover a profound cultural depth and a rich heritage steeped in a history older than the…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Private Coastal History, Dunnottar Castle and Distillery Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Private Coastal History, Dunnottar Castle and Distillery Tour

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer. On this tour we bring together one of Scotland's most iconic castles, Dunnottar, Scotland's Crown Jewels (which were the reason for it being put under siege), the ancient churc…

Half Day Whisky Tour Free Cancellation
Inverness

Half Day Whisky Tour

Embark on an unforgettable half-day whisky tour in Speyside, one of the most renowned whisky-producing regions in the world. Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, Speyside is home to more than half of Scotland's malt whis…

Premium Golf Photo Experience in St Andrews Old Course Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Premium Golf Photo Experience in St Andrews Old Course

This is a one-of-a-kind golf photography and video experience in the historic town of St Andrews — the Home of Golf. Unlike general tours or quick photo stops, this is a full-round, private session where a professional p…

🕐 4 hours and a half
Private Christmas Walking Tour in Historic St. Andrews Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private Christmas Walking Tour in Historic St. Andrews

This private walking tour reveals the festive heritage of St. Andrews. Walk through historic streets illuminated by seasonal traditions. Experience Market Street alive with cultural celebration and winter charm. Visit th…

🕐 2 hours
Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings Free Cancellation
Edinburgh

Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries and tasting venues have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought aft…

★★★★★5.0 (3)
Private Royal Cairns Walking Tour and Balmoral Castle Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Private Royal Cairns Walking Tour and Balmoral Castle Tour

The Royal Cairns which are found in the Balmoral Castle estate, are a collection of stone monuments, erected by Queen Victoria to commemorate family milestones. The most prominent and famous is the 50-foot-high Prince Al…

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

Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

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 f…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Private Historic Walking Tour in St. Andrews Old Town Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private Historic Walking Tour in St. Andrews Old Town

This private walking tour reveals the historic heart of St. Andrews. Walk through cobbled Old Town streets shaped centuries before the United States. Admire the legendary Old Course, a landmark of sporting heritage. Expl…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (6)
Private Romantic Walking Tour in Historic St. Andrews Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private Romantic Walking Tour in Historic St. Andrews

This private walking tour invites you into the romantic heritage of St. Andrews. Begin at the ancient cathedral ruins that reflect centuries of devotion. Feel the coastal calm near the historic harbour shaped by maritime…

🕐 2 hours
Private Cultural Walking Tour in St. Andrews Heritage Sites Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private Cultural Walking Tour in St. Andrews Heritage Sites

This private walking tour explores the cultural heritage of St. Andrews. Begin at a historic chapel shaped by medieval craftsmanship. Walk through Market Street where local life reflects centuries of tradition. Discover …

🕐 2 hours
6 Hour Private Aberdeenshire Castle and Historic Building Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

6 Hour Private Aberdeenshire Castle and Historic Building Tour

Explore Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle & Scotland’s Historic Heartlands. Discover Aberdeenshire’s most spectacular castles and historic sites on a fully guided private tour from Aberdeen. With a private guide, you do…

🕐 6 hours
Aberdeen Airport/Train/Harbour transfer & Private Guided Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Aberdeen Airport/Train/Harbour transfer & Private Guided Tour

Too early to check in to your hotel or for your flight? We have the perfect solution, a private guided tour of the area. Simply let us know where/when you need picked up and choose the length of tour that suits you. Abe…

★★★★★5.0 (1)
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour

Explore Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle & Scotland’s Historic Heartlands. Discover Aberdeenshire’s most spectacular castles and historic sites on a fully guided private tour from Aberdeen. With a private guide, you do…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (19)
Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning as they are interesting. Our suggested itinerary covers three castles, all very different t…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (4)
Aberdeen Shore Excursion - Historic Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Aberdeen Shore Excursion - Historic Walking Tour

Explore the historic heart of Aberdeen on a captivating walking tour through the Granite City. Wander along Union Street and discover the cobbled lanes of Old Aberdeen, where you can marvel at the stunning architecture o…

🕐 6 hours
Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour

**SELLS OUT IN SUMMER - please book early to avoid disappointment** St Andrews; the home of golf. What better way to discover St Andrews golf legacy and the Old Course than with a local expert! With a local guide, maxim…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (80)
Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour

Discover Aberdeen's local history and culture on this 1.5 hour walking tour with a local guide, available every day any time. Discover Aberdeen's rich history from being a small fishing settlement to the centre of oil f…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (6)
Private St Andrews Dark Side Tour Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private St Andrews Dark Side Tour

A castle, a cathedral, and the oldest university in Scotland - St Andrews is home to iconic stories that have shaped Scotland's past and present, but this tour isn't for the lighthearted. From wild rabbits overtaking th…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Private St Andrews Town Tour for Future Students Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private St Andrews Town Tour for Future Students

Are you or your loved one joining St Andrews University? Or are you considering St Andrews as an option for study? Join a locally-guided private walking tour with a current student/recent graduate around St Andrews town …

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Private Aberdeen Dark Side Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Private Aberdeen Dark Side Walking Tour

Come and explore the dark side of Aberdeen with a local guide! Walk in the footsteps of murderers, slave owners and witches on this Dark Side tour of Aberdeen. This 1.5 hour walking tour will bring our dark past into lig…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

Discover a different side to Aberdeen on this street art walking tour. On this 1.5 hour you’ll meander down alleys and under bridges to uncover some of the city’s most beautiful pieces of art that are taking over the wal…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Private St. Andrews Tour with Dedicated Local Guide Free Cancellation
St. Andrews

Private St. Andrews Tour with Dedicated Local Guide

Explore St Andrews the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful town. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in St Andrews on …

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (40)
Private Aberdeen Old Town Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Private Aberdeen Old Town Walking Tour

Explore Old Aberdeen at your own pace on your very own private tour. With flexible start times and meeting points, this is the perfect way to discover the roots of the city that stands today. Discover Old Aberdeen throu…

🕐 1 hour and a half
Gin 'On The Rocks': Coast, Geology & Climate-Positive Gin Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Gin 'On The Rocks': Coast, Geology & Climate-Positive Gin

This full-day GeoTour explores Scotland’s Old Red Sandstone (ORS) world — an arid landscape shaped by ancient rivers, lakes and floodplains — before finishing with a field-to-bottle gin experience at Arbikie Distillery, …

🕐 9 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Whisky 'On The Rocks': Highland Geology & Whisky Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Whisky 'On The Rocks': Highland Geology & Whisky

Experience Scotland’s geology, landscapes, and whisky heritage in depth on this immersive full-day Whisky 'On The Rocks' GeoTour. Your day begins at Aberdeen before travelling south to Perthumie Bay, where metamorphosed…

🕐 9 hours
Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions

Whether you're a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you're bound to get a taste for it in the beautiful region of Speyside. Home to around 50% of all Scottish whisky distilleries, there's almost too much to see and drink…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (35)
Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire

Visit the stunning Northeast Coast of Aberdeenshire and it will steal your heart. On this tour we will visit some of the region's most dramatic coastline. Taking time to wander through some of the most beautiful fishin…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (69)
Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour

Starting from Aberdeen we trace the river Dee to Balmoral where you can walk in the footsteps of generations of Royals who have called this estate home. *Balmoral Estate is closed from 9th of August 26 until early Octo…

🕐 7 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (86)
Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage

Join us for a scenic day exploring Aberdeenshire's beautiful and diverse landscape and get a real taste of the region. From rural country life to dramatic castles and the stunning coastline. We’ll visit the iconic Dunnot…

🕐 7 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (24)
Aberdeen Historical & Turbulent Times Walking Tour Private Tour
Aberdeen

Aberdeen Historical & Turbulent Times Walking Tour

We will take you on a tour to some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen and Aberdeen. In Old Aberdeen, we explore the buildings of the 15th Century University, a 12th Century Cathedral with an amazin…

★★★★☆4.0 (1)
The Balmoral Cairns and Castle Guided Walk Free Cancellation
Northeast Scotland

The Balmoral Cairns and Castle Guided Walk

The Cairns are a collection of historical monuments erected by the Royal Family to commemorate significant events, surrounded by beautiful Caledonian pine forest; they are a real hidden treasure in Aberdeenshire. There a…

★★★★★5.0 (1)
Aberdeen Half Day: Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Aberdeen Half Day: Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology

Discover one of Scotland's most beautiful castles and gardens, paired with the geological story of the Dee Valley and Highland Boundary — all in a single half-day from Aberdeen. This relaxed half-day tour (with convenie…

🕐 5 hours
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

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

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield. You try to take your best ph…

🕐 12 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (164)
Aberdeen City Food Tour Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Aberdeen City Food Tour

Food tells the real story of Aberdeen. On this guided walking tour, you’ll discover how the city was shaped by fishing, brewing, baking and trade — and by the people who worked in these industries every day. Starting ne…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Old Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour with Food and Drink Tasting Private Tour
Aberdeen

Old Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour with Food and Drink Tasting

We will take you on a fantastic guided walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen. We will explore include the buildings of the fascinating 15th Century University, a stunning 12th …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Aberdeen Half Day: Dunnottar Castle & Highland Boundary Geology Free Cancellation
Aberdeen

Aberdeen Half Day: Dunnottar Castle & Highland Boundary Geology

Discover one of Scotland's most iconic castles and the great geological fault that shaped its dramatic setting — all in a single half-day from Aberdeen. This relaxed half-day tour from Aberdeen (with convenient cruise s…

🕐 5 hours