1 / 5Day Trip to Falkirk to Visit the World-Famous Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel
About this activity
This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €377 per person. Explore the world famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk . Tours start at 10 am
Explore the world famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk - three five star attractions in Falkirk .
Tours start at 10 am weekdays and 1.30 pm weekends
Normal pickup point is Edinburgh city centre hotel , your Airbnb or port , including Newhaven, Queensferry and Rosyth . For more details please contact us direct.
Itinerary
• 5 hour private tour group day trip around Falkirk
• Explore the famous Kelpies , 30 metre high sculptures of the Clydesdale horses that worked on the canals of Scotland in the 19th century
• the Falkirk Wheel - a rotating boat lift
• historic Callendar House and Park , featuring an art gallery , museum and working Georgian kitchen - now a 5 star visitor attraction as rated by Visitscotland
• Falkirk based local guide
Falkirk Wheel
Explore the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk in our Private Falkirk tours. The Falkirk Wheel replaced nine locks on the Union Canal , saving travellers half a day on their 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 ) . Boat Trip TimesWe recommend you turn up at least 20 minutes before your booked boat trip.
11.20
12.30
13.40
The world famous Kelpies
The Kelpies sculptures are the largest equine sculptures in the world and they have become Scotland’s best known cultural landmark with over two million visitors .
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Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 6 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Edinburgh is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Edinburgh sell out.