Private Tour
Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel Private Tour for 1 - 4 people from Greater Glasgow
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6 hours
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Private Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel Tour from Tartan Tours Scotland for
parties of 1- 4 people. Tours leave from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, You will collected at your hotel or agreed meeting place.
• The Kelpies - The magnificent 30 metre sculptures built in 2013
• The Falkirk Wheel - The only rotating boat lift in the world.
• Private Tour - For your party only of 1-4 people
• Private Tour Guide
Private tour of 1- 4 people. Travelling in luxury we provide soft drink and snacks to keep you going between locations.
Being a
private tour you will also have your own tour guide for the day.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 4 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Snacks
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup
Transport by private vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Falkirk Wheel
Tartan Tours Scotland first stop on this tour is at the only rotating boat lift in the world. The Falkirk Wheel, which connects the Forth and Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. Opened in 2002 The Falkirk Wheel raises boats 24 metres high. From the visitor centre on the East side of the lower basin there are hourly boat trips which allow you to sample The Falkirk Wheel. Since opening The Falkirk Wheel has attracted 4.4 million visitors of which 1.3 million have taken the boat trip. Admission is free however the boat trip is an additional extra and we advise pre booking this prior to your tour.
The Kelpies & The Helix
Our final stop on this tour by Tartan Tours Scotland is at The Kelpies. Standing next to the Clyde and Forth Canal and near the River are the impressive 30 metre high horse head sculptures called The Kelpies. Built in 2013 The Kelpies represent mythical water horses and are to represent the horses role in industry, agriculture and tow horses for the canals. In the first year alone over 1 million people visited these fantastic sculptures. Andy Scott the sculptor designed The Kelpies with a steel structure and stainless steel cladding and each sculpture weighs in at 300 tonnes.
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Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel Private Tour for 1 - 4 people from Greater Glasgow
Pickup included
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Day ever because of the guide!
AndresRudmik R,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This day was the best of our 28 day cruise and it was because of Stuart our guide. He met us at the port (sign with my name on it) and drove us to the Kelpies. We only knew they were horse statues but they are 30 meters high and super impressive! Stuart told us ALL about them and we walked around the area, taking them in and then up close. No rushing! Lots of pictures! Very impressive! We proceeded to the Falkirk Wheel. It too was way bigger than we expected - massive engineering design. My husband & our friend are both engineers & they were loving this! We watched the boats go up & down. Stuart had prebought our tickets and we had time for lunch in the cafe - scones were delicious! When we came out to get in line to take our ride, Stuart was standing #1 in line saving our place for the best seats! That is service!! Stuart had thought of everything to make our day the BEST DAY ever!! We have traveled on all 7 continents and he rates at the top of the guide list!!
Experience of a lifetime!
Jean C,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stewart and Stewart Tartan Tours was amazing! Communicated well, on time, gave us the local fables of the Kelpies which made it more meaningful. As a lifelong horse lover, it filled my heart to see these majestic modern sculptures captured them so perfectly! Stewart pointed out the best spots to take photos, and in the Visitor Center, showed us concept art that inspired global fundraising. Then on to the Falkirk Wheel, where Stewart had tickets for us, and pointed out the best place to sit on the boat, where we experienced the Wheel for ourselves! From start to finish, I was truly glad I chose Tartan tours for our first trip to Scotland.
One of the best excursions ever!
Kelly C,
Nov 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our driver Stewart made the day exceptional. We adored the Kelpies. The Falkirk Wheel was beautiful and an engineering marvel. Stewart was informative, entertaining and delightful.
August 5th Tour
Ricki N,
Aug 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00Stewart was a great guide. Picked us up at our hotel & delivered us back after tour. Very knowledgeable on the history of the Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel.
Great tour with Stuart!
Patricia W,
Jun 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00We saw the Kelpies and the Fallirk wheel with Stuart of Tartan Tours. Stuart was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and friendly. Both stops were very interesting and we learned a lot of details from Stuart. It was fun driving through the countryside. Stuart was on time to pick us up. He is a good careful driver. Vehicle is clean and comfortable. We will definitely use him again and highly recommend him to anyone!
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