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A large sculpture of a horse's head made of thousands of bottles, set in a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background. 1
The Kelpies, two large, illuminated water turbines in Scotland. 2
A large sculpture of a horse's head made of thousands of bottles, surrounded by a grassy area with a few people walking. 3
A large, modern sculpture with circular elements and a sign that reads "Welcome to Scottish Canals." 4
A modern bridge with a unique design, a pedestrian walkway, and a scenic view of a green landscape. 5
By Private tours Edinburgh

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Free cancellation available
Price is €479 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

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

Activity location

  • The Kelpies & The Helix
    • 4 Stadium Way, The Helix
    • FK2 9EE, Falkirk, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • InterContinental Edinburgh the George by IHG
    • 19 - 21 George Street
    • EH2 2PB, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Check availability

Half day Private Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€478.91 x 1 Traveller€478.91
Total
Price is €478.91
Until Sun, 2 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    local driver / guide
  • Inclusions
    free phone charging
  • Inclusions
    air conditioned saloon car
  • Exclusions
    service charge
  • Exclusions
    Falkirk Wheel boat trip
  • Exclusions
    Short tour inside the Kelpies

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

The Kelpies & The Helix

  • 1h
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

  • 1h
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 ) .

Location

Activity location

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    The Kelpies & The Helix
    • 4 Stadium Way, The Helix
    • FK2 9EE, Falkirk, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    InterContinental Edinburgh the George by IHG
    • 19 - 21 George Street
    • EH2 2PB, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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