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Edinburgh: 'Firth of Forth' Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise

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Activity provider: Forth Boat Tours
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    Edinburgh: 'Firth of Forth' Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise

    Activity provider: Forth Boat Tours
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    From US$ 22.73 per person

    A 90-minute sightseeing cruise with views of the "three bridges", including the UNESCO world Heritage Forth Bridge, Inchcolm Island and medieval abbey. During your cruise, you will also have incredible views of the Edinburgh skyline.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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    Duration 1.5 hours
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    Host or greeter
    English
    Wheelchair accessible

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Enjoy a unique boat trip with unrivalled views of the "three bridges"
    • Take in stunning views and photo opportunities of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge
    • View Inchcolm Island with spectacular views of the Edinburgh skyline
    • Get up close to the marine wildlife including seals and puffins
    Full description

    Your boat tour will depart from the South Queensferry, which is only a short distance from Scotland's bustling capital city of Edinburgh. Your tour will include magnificent views of the "three bridges", including the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Forth Railway Bridge. In addition, you can take in the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline, the Kingdom of Fife and the historic island of Inchcolm with its medieval abbey. As part of the tour you will stop at the island to drop off and pick up visitors.

    Cruise along and discover the magic of the red railway Forth Bridge, the Forth Road suspension bridge, and the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world, Queensferry Crossing.

    For your comfort, relax onboard in the heated observation lounge or on the outside decks, and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar. During your tour, you will find plenty of opportunities to both see and photograph a wide variety of marine wildlife including seabirds, porpoises and seals.

    Includes
    • Boat trip of the Firth of Forth
    • Onboard commentary
    • Landing passes to Inchcolm Island
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    Meeting point

    Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, EH30 9TB. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure and check-in at the Forth Boat Tours office within Hawes Pier.

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    Important information

    Not allowed

    • Unaccompanied minors

    Know before you go

    • Landing passes to Inchcolm Island are not included
    • Please dress for the weather
    • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
    • There is a special wheelchair ramp that can be used at certain tide heights (please provide prior notice if you require the wheelchair ramp)
    • Access to Inchcolm Island is not suitable for wheelchair users
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 689 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.6/5
    • Transportation
      4.6/5
    • Value for money
      4.7/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5

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    It was really enjoyable! The pre-recorded audio guide was very interesting and added to the whole experience. We got to see many seals and even some little puffins as we accidentally timed our trip for when the puffins are in mating season. We were blessed with the weather, sat outside but obviously if you get cold make sure you are wrapped up warm as the wind can probably be a bit biting. There are some coffee shops nearby, as well as a shop/bar in the boat that served hot drinks. The public parking nearby is limited so if you are driving, make sure you get there early to ensure you get a space, as the public car park serves 2 boat companies and the restaurants nearby. All in all, it was a wonderful day out. Would recommend, and I would go again!

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    May 21, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    What a fabulous trip. Crewe so helpful. The commentary so interesting and informative. The coffee and tea on board was a nice warm comforting drink on a blowy day. We were even looks with the weather. The rain had stopped and the fog lifted to allow us to see the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river. We even got to see the beautiful seals and pelicans. The trip was magical interesting and I can strongly recommend.

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    April 8, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    We really enjoyed the boat trip, amazing views, duration was perfect and the amount of information provided was just right. The weather was lovely too! We managed to see a few seals on our trip. Managed to take some videos of our Edinburgh trip, and on this boat trip. Would totally recommend it! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NAMwu6awCtg

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    October 3, 2021

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    Becky – United Kingdom Verified booking

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