Private Tour
Half day Private Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel tour
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit the amazing Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel in this unique tour experience –
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 along the canals of Scotland in the 19th century .
Small private group tour with a maximum of four people.
Last-minute bookings welcome – reserve up to 24 hours in advance.
Shore excursions available from Edinburgh ports.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
free phone charging
professional driver / guide
air conditioned sedan car
Lunch
gratuities
Falkirk Wheel boat trip
What To Expect
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
Falkirk Wheel
Visit the only rotating boat lift in the world . 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 ) .
Options
Half day Private Car Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies private tour
CarolJ E,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Private tour just me to the only things I wanted to see in Edinburgh was fabulous. Very happy to have reserved this
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