the Kelpies half day and full tours from Edinburgh, Private tours Edinburgh
On this page you will learn about our Kelpies Falkirk tour :
Places still available for Falkirk tours from Edinburgh. In our experience most of our customers on this tour take the boat trip at the Falkirk Wheel and feedback is overwhelmingly positive .
The Kelpies Private Tour from Edinburgh — Unique Locations You Can Actually Visit
Love the Kelpies ? This private day tour takes you to three of Scotland’s most unique locations — without crowded buses, rushed stops, or fixed schedules.
Perfect for couples, friends, and small family groups visiting from the US or Canada.
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What you’ll see
Top Kelpies Falkirk Locations ( Private Tour )
Spend an hour at each location
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Kelpies Tour itinerary
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Tour FAQs
Kelpies Tour FAQs
Do you get up close to the Kelpies ?
Yes , and look our for a nice reflection , the Forth an Clyde canal runs between the two Kelpies and there is a pool in front of them
Will we see the Wheel Turning?
Yes , you can see the wheel turning during your visit
Can we add other stops like whisky distillery or a castle?
Yes — private tours can be customized. WhatsApp +447305294773 for more details
Is walking required?
There’s some light walking. You can travel at your own pace allowing for any for mobility needs you may have .
Is this tour suitable if I’m a huge castle fan ?
Yes — and it’s also great for travel partners who aren’t into Outlander , Game of Thrones , Monty Python
Ready for Your perfect Kelpies Day in Scotland ?
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Three superb Kelpies tours – half day and full day tours
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Falkirk Wheel boat trip FAQ
The boat trip on the Falkirk Wheel takes about an hour. The boat sails into the Wheel and transfers the boat up to the Union canal, you go through the Roughcastle tunnel and then further on up the Union canal before returning. Most customers enjoy this boat trip at the Wheel
Entry to view the Wheel and visitor centre is free , so no ticket is required . The Falkirk Wheel boat trip costs from £17.95 per person with concessions for various groups . Our advice is pre-booking is essential
Yes, Private tours Edinburgh offer last minute bookings wherever possible . Whatsapp +447305-294773 for more details
In my 12 years experience as a driver / guide I can definitely say that the Kelpies are a very impressive sight and well worth a visit . You don’t need to just take my word for it . Customer comments range from ” I didn’t realise they were that big ! ” to ” absolutely awesome ” . The Kelpies are the largest equine sculptures in the world , designed by Andy Scott from Glasgow , and one of our most popular tours .
Itinerary
Falkirk Wheel
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 one million visitors last year .
The Kelpies are 30 metre ( 100 feet ) 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 biggest and most famous equine sculptures in the world .
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Visit the Kelpies gift shop for 50 different photo gifts including t-shirts , throw pillows and prints . Kelpies Tall mugs on sale –
Also check out our Kelpies phone cases – soft case , tough case , MagSafe tough case
Free hotel pickup and dropoff in Edinburgh on all tours
VisitBritain has dubbed them ‘Kai Po Ju Ma’ in promotional literature in China – which translates as “glorious armoured giant horses”.
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.
Falkirk’s tourism offering going from strength to strength as it becomes the third major tourist attraction in the area.
Our tour of Falkirk features a visit to the world famous Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel
We stop for 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 £295 for a private group of up to four people.
Pictures of Scotland prints of the Kelpies.
Our photo tours of Scotland set off from Edinburgh and feature visits to the top scenic locations in the Highlands of Scotland. Perfect for iPhone and DSLR users with a passion for landscape photography .
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Free pickup and dropoff in Edinburgh
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The Kelpies are now a major tourist attraction in Falkirk with one million visitors a year .
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Our YouTube channel Private Tours Edinburgh (Landscapes) is a visually rich showcase of Scotland’s most iconic scenery, captured through real tours and first-hand experience. Our Falkirk Wheel video is our most popular video with 315,000 views . Featuring cinematic footage of locations like Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, and the Scottish Highlands, the channel blends travel inspiration with practical insight. It highlights routes, viewpoints, and hidden gems that typical guides miss, making it especially valuable for visitors planning a trip. With a strong focus on authentic landscapes and photography, the channel reflects the expertise of a local tour guide and photographer, offering viewers a genuine feel for what a private tour of Scotland is truly like. With half a million views this channel is a comprehensive guide to the best castles, landscapes and film locations to visit in Scotland .
Visit the Kelpies gift shop for 50 different photo gifts including t-shirts , throw pillows, stickers, hoodies and prints of the Kelpies in Falkirk . The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel bring in thousands of visitors to the area every year .
Free pickup and dropoff in Edinburgh
This day trip from Edinburgh is ideal for solo travellers and small groups of up to to 4 people .
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