Boat Tour to Discover Inchcolm Island in Edinburgh
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.
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Boat Tour to Discover Inchcolm Island in Edinburgh
What's included in Boat Tour to Discover Inchcolm Island in Edinburgh
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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!
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
