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Balmoral Castle in the Highlands
the Old Course , , St Andrews , Fife , Scotland
Glamis Castle , Scotland
Glamis Castle , Scotland
St Andrews cathedral, St Andrews , Fife , Scotland

The Crown Tour of the Royal Castles of Scotland Day Tours

By Private tours Edinburgh
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is £515 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This is a unique private tour of one of the key filming locations of the Crown TV series in Scotland, St Andrews, plus a visit to two Royal castles, Balmoral and Glamis, with longstanding connections to the Royal family. On this tour, we get a fascinating insight into the lives of the British Royal Family. Prince William met Kate Middleton at St Andrews University . Balmoral was the summer home of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen Mother was born in 1900 as Elizabeth Bowes Lyon and spent most of her childhood at Glamis Castle. Her second child, Princess Margaret, was born at the Castle on August 21, 1930. Glamis Castle was remodelled in the 17th century to look like it does today . Balmoral Castle is open to the public this year from 4th May until 11th August.Special Guided tours will be available to private parts of the castle from July 1 to August 4
This tour normally takes 8 hours, including travel time between each location.
Last minute bookings are available for this tour

Activity location

  • St. Andrews
    • St. Andrews, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Andrews
    • St. Andrews, United Kingdom

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The Crown Tour of the Royal Castles of Scotland Day Tours
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
£515.00 x 1 Traveller£515.00
Total
Price is £515.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included3 USB charging points
  • What's includedWhat's includedprofessional driver / guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLast minute bookings are available for this tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedair conditioned saloon car
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedservice charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedlunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGlamis Castle - 16.50 GBP per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBalmoral Castle - 16.50 GBP per person

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

St. Andrews
  • 1h
In 2011 William and Kate got married and now have three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Prince William , Duke of Cambridge met his future wife Kate Middleton while they were both studying at St Andrews University in 2001 . St Andrews University is one of the oldest universities in the world . Filming for the Crown has taken place in St Andrews . St Andrews is also the home of golf and features the Old Course . The time for travelling between locations is included in the total tour duration
Glamis Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Queen Mother was born in 1900 as Elizabeth Bowes Lyon. She spent a great deal of her childhood at Glamis Castle. Her second child, Princess Margaret, was born at the Castle on August 21, 1930. Glamis Castle was remodelled in the 17th century to look like it does today. Glamis Castle is the home of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne . Glamis Castle has been the home of the Lyon family since the 14th century . Tickets cost £16 each. The time for travelling between locations is included in the total tour duration
Balmoral Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Balmoral was a favourite haunt of Queen Elizabeth II . The Queen stayed there every summer. Balmoral is private property and, unlike the monarch's official residences , is not the property of the Crown . Queen Victoria and Prince Albert first visited Scotland in 1842 . In February 1848 an arrangement was made that Prince Albert would buy Balmoral . Tickets cost £16.50 per person. The time for travelling between locations is included in the total tour duration

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt. Andrews
    • St. Andrews, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESt. Andrews
    • St. Andrews, United Kingdom

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