6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area
Overview
On this tour we will visit the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots - Linlithgow Palace and Blackness Castle both built in the 15th Century and its off to see the magnificent engineering wonders of the 21st Century - The Kelpies Sculptures and The Falkirk Wheel.
Very different attractions which make for a fascinating day touring, alongside a delicious lunch in a locals favourite.
Photo of Kelpies - credit Steven Straiton
Blackness Castle, Blackness, Linlithgow 45 minutes
The Kelpies & The Helix,, Falkirk, 30 minutes
Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk 1 hour
Linlithgow Palace, 45 minutes
Lunch will be approx 1 hour and the remaining time is travel time between locations.
Meet your guide at Linlithgow Train Station at 9am, which is just a 20 minute direct journey from Edinburgh and be dropped back there at the end of tour approx 3pm. You might want to spend some more time in Linlithgow, browsing in the shops or maybe having dinner at one of the local eateries.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entry Fee into Blackness Castle £7.50 pp
- Boat Trip on Falkirk Wheel
- Entry Fees Linlithgow Palace £8.00 pp
Meeting Location
Station Road
Linlithgow EH49 7DH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Blackness Castle
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Kelpies & The Helix
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Falkirk Wheel
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Linlithgow Palace
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We will stop for lunch and total travel time is approx 2 hours
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Activity code: C-7587P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private transportation.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Entry Fee into Blackness Castle £7.50 pp.
- Boat Trip on Falkirk Wheel.
- Entry Fees Linlithgow Palace £8.00 pp.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entry Fee into Blackness Castle £7.50 pp
- Boat Trip on Falkirk Wheel
- Entry Fees Linlithgow Palace £8.00 pp
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We will stop for lunch and total travel time is approx 2 hours
