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Boat Tour to Discover Inchcolm Island in Edinburgh
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6 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
Discover the surroundings of Edinburgh, this time on a guided boat tour along the waters of the River Forth.
Start your adventure in Edinburgh, where our guide will escort you to the train station and take you to the beautiful seaside town of South Queensferry.
Once there, after exploring the small town a bit, the group will board one of the Maid of the Forth boats, a local company. During the boat trip, you will have the opportunity to learn the history of the wonders that you will see around you. Plus, if you're lucky, you can see seals and even whales.
Once on the island of Inchcolm, we will discover the past of the Abbey that rests on its lands and you will have time to investigate on your own and find the historical treasures that the island hides.
After another boat trip, we will return to the port, where you can decide whether to stay and finish the day eating and walking around South Queensferry, or return with the guide to Edinburgh, where the activity will end.
What's Included
- Headphones to listen to the guide
- Entrance to Inchcolm Island
- Ticket for the boat trip
- Guided tour
- Entrance to Inchcolm Abbey
- Round trip train ticket
- Snacks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point will be in front of the statue of the Duke of Wellington, right in front of the Balmoral Hotel, at 10:30 in the morning. The guide will be waiting for the group with a blue and orange umbrella.
Start time
10:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
South Queensferry
The boat that takes us to Inchcolm Island leaves from the beautiful coastal town of South Queensferry. During the activity, you will have the opportunity to discover the secrets that this town hides and learn part of its history. Plus, you can explore it on your own if you decide to spend the rest of the day walking its streets.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forth
During the boat ride, our guide will explain how the famous and grand red bridge that makes the town of South Queensferry so popular was built. In addition, you will also learn the history of the islands that surround it and the river itself!
1 Hours 45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Inchcolm Abbey and Island
During our stay on the island, our guide will transport you back in time to discover the past hidden in the walls of Inchcolm Abbey, as well as its surroundings. Next, you will have the opportunity to tour the building for yourself and explore the bird nests that the island houses, as well as the remains left behind by the First and Second World Wars.
1 Hours 45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Dalmeny
The train that leaves Edinburgh to take us where the boat trip begins arrives at Dalmeny station.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Outside Edinburgh
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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