Half day Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel tour from Edinburgh Discount Tickets

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Overview

Visit the amazing Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel , two unique tour experiences – the unique Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world . Five star tour of the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. The Kelpies are the largest equine sculpture in the world, each is 100 feet high and made from 300 tones of steel . The Kelpies are a tribute to the Clydesdale horses used to pull barges on the canals of Scotland in the 19th century . The Kelpies were mystical and dangerous water creatures . In mythology , the Kelpies could rise out of the sea in the form of a horse and grab a sheep and then disappear back into the sea. A one hour boat trip over the Wheel is available ( optional extra, bookable separately ) Your Falkirk based guide gives advice on the best viewpoints for taking photos. Small private group tour for up to 4 people. Last-minute bookings up to 24 hours in advance. Shore excursions available from Edinburgh . This is the perfect day trip from Edinburgh to Falkirk

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

George Street, Scotland, EH2 2PB, United Kingdom

Passengers are picked up outside the hotel

Pickup Information

free pickup and dropoff from your hotel or Airbnb

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Kelpies & The Helix
The Kelpies are 100 feet high and each one was made from 300 tonnes of steel . The Kelpies are a tribute to the Clydesdale horses used to pull barges along the canals of Scotland in the 19th century . Andy Scott based his design on two Clydesdale horses – Duke and Baron . In ten years the Kelpies have had over 7 million visitors. Kelpies gifts and souvenirs can be bought online . Over 50 gifts available including travel mugs , t-shirts, throw pillows and canvas prints . The Falkirk Kelpies are the largest equine sculptures in the world. Check availability and Book online now. Private tours Edinburgh have 12 years experience in private tours
Duration: 60 mins
2. Falkirk Wheel
Visit the only rotating boat lift in the world and take a boat trip up the Union Canal . Explore the Falkirk Wheel on our Private Falkirk tours. The Falkirk Wheel replaced nine locks on the Union Canal , saving travellers half a day on the journey to Edinburgh . The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world , designed to transfer boats from the Forth and Clyde Canal to the Union Canal . A boat trip over the Falkirk Wheel is available from April to November ( not included in the tour price ) .
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

local driver / guide

free phone charging

air conditioned sedan car

Exclusion

gratuities

Falkirk Wheel boat trip

Short tour inside the Kelpies

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Private tours Edinburgh

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