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Day Trips from Aberdeen: Compare 25 Options (October 2026)

Independent comparison Prices checked October 4, 2026 Prices shown in GBP 25 options compared

Our top pick is Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen (12 h, ★ 4.9 (167)). Well-rated options start at £56.76 from, per person, and 15 of 25 options offer free cancellation.

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

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

12 h · ★ 4.9 (167) £94.93 from, per person
Free cancellation
Highest weighted rating of 5 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability
Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen
Lowest price

Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

9 h · ★ 4.9 (214) £56.76 from, per person
Free cancellation
Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability
Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour
Shortest

Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour

7.5 h · ★ 4.8 (108) £104 from, per person
Free cancellation
Shortest well-rated option, if you are short on time. Check availability

Compare the options

Option Duration Rating Price Book
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
Free cancellation
12 h ★ 4.9 (167) £94.93
from, per person		 Check
Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen
Free cancellation
9 h ★ 4.9 (214) £56.76
from, per person		 Check
Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire
Free cancellation
8 h ★ 5.0 (80) £104
from, per person		 Check
Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour
Free cancellation
7.5 h ★ 4.8 (108) £104
from, per person		 Check
North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
Free cancellation
9 h ★ 4.8 (93) £57.78
from, per person		 Check
Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage
Free cancellation
7.5 h ★ 4.8 (38) £104
from, per person		 Check
Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions
Free cancellation
10 h ★ 4.7 (36) £79.73
from, per person		 Check
Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour
Private
7 h–8 h ★ 5.0 (13) £370
from, per person		 Check
Balmoral and Royal Deeside Shore Excursion from Aberdeen
Free cancellation Likely to sell out
6.5 h ★ 4.5 (24) £100
from, per person		 Check
Gin 'On The Rocks': Coast, Geology & Climate-Positive Gin
Free cancellation Likely to sell out
9 h ★ 5.0 (2) £110
from, per person		 Check

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  1. Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
    Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen 12 h · ★ 4.9 (167)
    Free cancellation
    £94.93 from, per person Check availability
  2. Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen
    Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen 9 h · ★ 4.9 (214)
    Free cancellation
    £56.76 from, per person Check availability
  3. Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire
    Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire 8 h · ★ 5.0 (80)
    Free cancellation
    £104 from, per person Check availability
  4. Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour
    Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour 7.5 h · ★ 4.8 (108)
    Free cancellation
    £104 from, per person Check availability
  5. Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage
    Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage 7.5 h · ★ 4.8 (38)
    Free cancellation
    £104 from, per person Check availability
  6. North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
    North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen 9 h · ★ 4.8 (93)
    Free cancellation
    £57.78 from, per person Check availability
  7. Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions
    Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions 10 h · ★ 4.7 (36)
    Free cancellation
    £79.73 from, per person Check availability
  8. Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour
    Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour 7 h–8 h · ★ 5.0 (13)
    Private
    £370 from, per person Check availability
  9. Balmoral and Royal Deeside Shore Excursion from Aberdeen
    Balmoral and Royal Deeside Shore Excursion from Aberdeen 6.5 h · ★ 4.5 (24)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    £100 from, per person Check availability
  10. Gin 'On The Rocks': Coast, Geology & Climate-Positive Gin
    Gin 'On The Rocks': Coast, Geology & Climate-Positive Gin 9 h · ★ 5.0 (2)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    £110 from, per person Check availability
  11. Aberdeen Half Day: Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology
    Aberdeen Half Day: Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology 5 h · ★ 5.0 (1)
    Free cancellation
    £95 from, per person Check availability
  12. Glenfiddich Distillery Whisky Tour Speyside Private Premium Tour
    Glenfiddich Distillery Whisky Tour Speyside Private Premium Tour 6.5 h · New
    Free cancellation Private Likely to sell out
    £850 from, per person Check availability
  13. Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip
    Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip 8 h · ★ 4.0 (1)
    Free cancellation Private Likely to sell out
    £775 from, per person Check availability
  14. Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour
    Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour 9 h–10 h · ★ 5.0 (7)
    Private
    £699 from, per person Check availability
  15. Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour
    Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour 9 h–10 h · ★ 5.0 (4)
    Private
    £685 from, per person Check availability
  16. Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen
    Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen 9 h–11 h · ★ 5.0 (4)
    Private
    £759 from, per person Check availability
  17. Aberdeen Shore Excursion - Private Tour
    Aberdeen Shore Excursion - Private Tour 7 h · ★ 5.0 (1)
    Free cancellation Private
    £950 from, per person Check availability
  18. A scenic guided walk through Royal Deeside’s Private Premium Tour
    A scenic guided walk through Royal Deeside’s Private Premium Tour 7 h · ★ 5.0 (1)
    Free cancellation Private
    £690 from, per person Check availability
  19. Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
    Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle 9 h · ★ 5.0 (1)
    Private
    £335 from, per person Check availability
  20. Meet Johnnie Walker - Private Whisky Tour - From Edinburgh
    Meet Johnnie Walker - Private Whisky Tour - From Edinburgh 12 h · New
    Free cancellation Private
    £575 from, per person Check availability
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