Half day Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel tour from Edinburgh
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
What's Included
- Free phone charging
- Air conditioned sedan car
- Local driver / guide
- Gratuities
- Falkirk Wheel boat trip
- Short tour inside the Kelpies
Meeting and Pickup
19 - 21 George Street
Edinburgh EH2 2PB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- free phone charging.
- air conditioned sedan car.
- local driver / guide.
- gratuities.
- Falkirk Wheel boat trip.
- Short tour inside the Kelpies.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half day Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half day Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free phone charging
- Air conditioned sedan car
- Local driver / guide
- Gratuities
- Falkirk Wheel boat trip
- Short tour inside the Kelpies
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
