Private Driver Tour
Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel Half-Day Tour from Edinburgh
Short private tour to The Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel and two nearby royal castles.
Falkirk Icons Half Day: Kelpies, Wheel & Palaces
Route
Edinburgh → Edinburgh
Recommended start
09:30
Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel Half-Day Tour from Edinburgh is a private 8-hour day tour from Edinburgh, stopping at The Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Blackness Castle. Prices start from £400 per vehicle with your driver included.
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What is this tour about?
A relaxed half-day tour from Edinburgh taking in the towering Kelpies sculpture, the engineering marvel of the Falkirk Wheel, plus the historic Blackness Castle and Linlithgow Palace — birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
- Duration
- 8 hours
Customise your itinerary
4 of 4 stops selected · 4 included
Stop 1 · landmark
The Kelpies
Included30-metre horse-head sculptures beside the Forth & Clyde Canal.
45 min
Stop 2 · landmark
Falkirk Wheel
IncludedThe world's only rotating boat lift, connecting two canals.
60 min
Stop 3 · castle
Blackness Castle
IncludedThe "ship that never sailed" — Fort William in Outlander, on the Firth of Forth.
45 minHistoric Scotland admission applies.
Stop 4 · castle
Linlithgow Palace
IncludedBirthplace of Mary Queen of Scots — a magnificent royal ruin on Linlithgow Loch.
60 minHistoric Scotland admission applies.
All stops on this tour are included by default.
What's included
- Private driver & vehicle
- Fuel & parking
- Free bottled water
- Flexible timings
Not included
- Attraction admission fees
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
Great year-round; visitor centres open daily.
How much does this tour cost?
| Vehicle | Fixed price |
|---|---|
| Saloon | £400 |
| Standard MPV | £440 |
| Executive Saloon | £440 |
| Luxury Saloon | £640 |
| Eight-Seater Van | £680 |
Per vehicle for 8 hours, driver included. Extra stops or time are priced before you pay.
Booking terms
Tours: free cancellation more than 48 hours before the start, 50% of the price from 24 to 48 hours, and the full price under 24 hours or for a no-show.