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The Kelpies tours , Falkirk, Scotland

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The Kelpies , Helix Park, Falkirk , Scotland

Falkirk tours - visit the world famous Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland

Looking for things to do in Falkirk ? Explore the amazing Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk , three top attractions in Falkirk . Tour the Kelpies Falkirk , the largest equine sculptures in the world. Five star reviews

If you' re looking for interesting things to do in Falkirk why not explore the amazing Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk , all five star attractions . Phone +44131-549-9785, Whatsapp +447305294773 for more details or contact us online .. This tour costs £235 for a group of up to four people . Your driver / guide is an experienced tour guide and travel photographer based in Falkirk and he will give you a running commentary on places of interest plus information about the history of each location on this tour .

Looking for things to do in Falkirk ? Explore the amazing Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk.

New tour now available - our new tour of the Kelpies, Stirling Castle and the Falkirk Wheel .

For the latest information about availability and best prices please contact Private Tours Edinburgh by phone / WhatsApp on +447305294773 or contact us online .

Itinerary

six hour private tour group day trip around day trip around Falkirk


  • Explore the world famous Falkirk Kelpies , a unique tribute to the Clydesdale horses that used to pull barges along the canals of Scotland
  • the Kelpies are the largest equine sculpture in the world
  • the Falkirk Wheel , a unique rotating boat lift
  • historic Callendar House featuring a working kitchen
  • Take in unique views of the historic Callendar House and Park
  • day trips from Edinburgh to three five star attractions
  • Small private group tour with a maximum of four people
  • phone 07305-294773 for more details

Falkirk Wheel tours from Edinburgh ,Scotland

Explore the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk in our day trips to Falkirk . Since its opening in 2002 the Wheel has become one of Scotland’s busiest tourist attractions, drawing visitors from all over the world. 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 ) . Book your day trips to the Falkirk Wheel on +447305294773 .

New tour now available - our new tour of the Kelpies, Stirling Castle and the Falkirk Wheel .

Boat Trip TimesWe recommend you turn up at least 20 mins before your booked boat trip.

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 .

Check out our five star reviews for this private tour.

For availability , bookings or more information please check it online or phone +44131 549 9785 / Whatsapp +447305-294773

The Kelpies are 30 metre high sculptures of Clydesdale horses , a unique tribute to the work horses of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the freight barges and coalships along the canals of Scotland in the nineteenth century . Canals shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area. The Kelpies are the centrepiece of the Helix Park in Falkirk .

The Kelpies are the most famous equine sculptures in the world . VisitBritain has dubbed them ‘Kai Po Ju Ma’ which translates as “glorious armoured giant horses”.

For more details about availability phone +44131 549 9785 / 07305-294773 .

Visit the Kelpies canvas prints shop for 50 different photo gifts including canvas prints, travel mugs , t-shirts and throw pillows .

Free pickup and dropoff in Edinburgh

Callendar House in Falkirk has just received a five-star rating from VisitScotland. The 14th century building, set within Callendar Park and opened to the public in 1996 after centuries as a family home with links to Mary Queen of Scots, has achieved the national tourism organisation’s top-quality award. The House dates back to the 14th century. 

 For core experience, catering, hospitality, friendliness, staff efficiency and cleanliness it reached “exceptional” standard following a Quality Assurance visit. 

Falkirk wheel tours from Edinburgh

The house features art, history, interactive fun and a warm welcome from the team, all set within beautiful parklands.

The House, which sits along a stretch of the Antonine Wall, is also a member of VisitScotland’s Taste Our Best and VIP schemes. It boasts a working 19th century kitchen where costumed staff create an interactive experience for visitors and offer samples of early 1800s food as well as a museum which details the story of the house and area covering the 11th to 19th centuries. 

 Falkirk’s tourism is constantly improving as it becomes the third five-star attraction in the area. 

Our tour of Falkirk features a visit to the world famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House.

We stop for up to an hour at each location .

Lunch , refreshments and the boat trip over the Falkirk Wheel are not included in the tour price .

This tour costs £235 for a private group of up to four people.

Check availability for this tour now

For availability , bookings or more information please check it online or phone +44131 549 9785 / Whatsapp +447305-294773 .

The Kelpies at night

The Kelpies are lit up at night and make a spectacular sight for visitors and passing motorists on the M9 motorway .

Book your day trips from Falkirk. On this tour you also have a unique opportunity to buy Kelpies prints

To avoid booking fees you can make a booking by phone / WhatsApp on +447305294773 or contact us online . 

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Private tours start at 10 am weekdays . Other times are available at weekends. For availability , bookings or more information please check it online or phone +44131 549 9785 / Whatsapp +447305-294773

Normal pickup point is your Edinburgh city centre hotel, Airbnb or your port. 

  Private tours Edinburgh Phone +44131-549-9785 for more details or contact us online .

Our unique range of Kelpies mugs , t-shirts , gifts and stickers are available online . Private tour gift vouchers are also available .

Pictures of Scotland prints of the Kelpies.

Our photo tours of Scotland set off from Edinburgh and feature visits to the top scenic locations and tourist attractions in Scotland. Perfect for iPhone and DSLR users with a passion for landscape photography ( and Instagram ) . Your guide will give you his unique Insights into Scottish culture ,music and art including Jack Vettriano

For more details about availability Phone +44131-549-9785, Whatsapp +447305294773 for more details or contact us online .

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If you have any questions about our tours or availability and bookings phone +44131 549 9785 / +447305-294773 . Message Private tours Edinburgh on Whatsapp +447305294773 , for more details or contact us online .

Visit the Kelpies gift shop for 50 different photo gifts including travel mugs , t-shirts , throw pillows and canvas prints . Free pickup and dropoff in Edinburgh

This is the perfect day trip to Falkirk . Over two million visitors have seen the Kelpies in the Helix Park .

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Scotland has an amazing history of artists from JoLoMO to Jack Vettriano.

If you' re looking for interesting things to do in Falkirk why not explore the amazing Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk , all five star attractions .

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Departure days

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  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

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Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh - City Centre
  • Edinburgh Airport

Length

½ Day

Transport

  • Driver guide

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Ancestry
  • Architecture
  • City
  • History
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Photography
  • Walking
  • Walking/Hiking

Tour Stops

Private tours Edinburgh Scotland

Tour company information

Private tours Edinburgh Scotland

Private Tours Edinburgh offers professional tours of Scotland with a professional guide on hand to give advice & information . Outlander tours to Lallybroch ( Midhope Castle ), Castle Leoch (Doune Castle) and other locations . Game of Thrones tour to Doune Castle. Four castles tour including Stirling Castle is five star rated .Tour the amazing scenery of Glencoe and the Highlands. Whisky and castles tour .Shore excursions. Five star reviews . Private Tours Edinburgh also offers distillery tours.Phone / text / Whatsapp +447305294773 for more details of special offers and availability

Opening times

10 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday
Text customer services 24/7 on +44-7305-294773 / Whatsapp +447305-294773

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