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8 Best South Queensferry Tours In Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s best days out.

The 8 most popular south queensferry tours in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.

8 Best South Queensferry Tours In Edinburgh

Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise - The Best Part: UNESCO Forth Bridge Views You Can’t Recreate on Foot
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Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

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1.Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

A 90-minute cruise from South Queensferry for close-up Three Bridges views, UNESCO Forth Bridge panoramas, and a shot at seals and puffins.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The boat tour was fun, with lots of facts about the area and wildlife, and of course the bridges. The staff were friendly and had lots of extra stories and fun facts to offer as we sailed. Getting off at Incholm Island was the highlight, the Abbey had so much to see, plus walking to…”

442 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.73

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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure - Hawes Pier to the Maid of the Forth: Finding the Spot in Queensferry
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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia - Getting to Leith: your Royal Yacht Britannia visit
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

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3.Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

Edinburgh shore tour with the Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyroodhouse photo stop, and Edinburgh Castle time. Coach included; tickets extra.

★ 4.0

“Our driver left without us. He mixed up passengers and thought we had canceled. We were there an hour early waiting. We had to take and pay for are own transportation to the city where the tour guide met us. But by then our first tour was mostly over and we paid in additional fee…”

41 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $92.90by Timberbush Tours

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Blackness Castle Cruise - Three Bridges views you can’t recreate from shore
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Blackness Castle Cruise

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4.Blackness Castle Cruise

90-minute cruise from South Queensferry to Blackness Castle and the Three Bridges, with wildlife spotting and Scottish stories.

★ 4.5

“The roughness of the water when getting on and off the boat 🚢. Didn't see many puffins on the little islands. The scones with the cream tea were very crumbly”

39 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.42

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Half Day Sailing Trip - Inchcolm Island and the Abbey: seeing the past from sea-level
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Half Day Sailing Trip

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5.Half Day Sailing Trip

Half-day sailing on a luxury catamaran from Port Edgar to Inchcolm Island, under the Forth Bridges, with tea and coffee included.

★ 5.0

“When I checked the weather for Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth I must confess I was concerned. However, the skipper and his crew were capable and confident under reefed sails - even to allow myself and another aspiring sailor opportunities at the helm. A lovely day on the water with all kinds of weather.…”

11 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $143.98by Edinburgh Boat Charters

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Full Day Sailing Trip - Inchcolm Island: The Scenic Break That Makes the Day Feel Worth It
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Full Day Sailing Trip

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6.Full Day Sailing Trip

Full-day sail from Port Edgar under the Forth Rail Bridge, stopping at Inchcolm and Inchkeith, with Edinburgh skyline views to South Queensferry.

★ 5.0

“Colin and the crew were awesome and very personable! I loved being allowed to sail the boat for a few minutes.”

10 reviewsFrom $241.05by Edinburgh Boat Charters

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private - Royal Mile stroll and Edinburgh Old Town stops
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private

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7.Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private

A private 8-hour Edinburgh shore excursion with a local guide. Tailor the route, hit major sights, and even go underground at Mary King’s Close.

★ 4.0

“Unfortunately, we were not able to get off our ship because of inclement weather. Since it was less than 24 hours, we were not provided a refund. I understand that the tour guide must be paid, however there was no consideration given to us as the tourist. These tours are not cheap and we have…”

7 reviewsFrom $414.06by City Unscripted

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Private South Queensferry Town Walking Tour - Meeting at Hawes Pier and planning your walk day
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Private South Queensferry Town Walking Tour

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8.Private South Queensferry Town Walking Tour

A private 90-minute South Queensferry walk with a local guide, port history, famous bridges, and landmark stops like Hawes Pier, the Jubilee Clock Tower, and the Harbour.

★ 5.0

“Marion took us back in time nearly 1,000 years and told us about King Malcom and his bride Queen Margaret. The South Queensferry first tier is so beautiful and she ponted out many interesting historic sites. We set the pace and she was fine with it. Would highly recommend!”

3 reviewsFrom $172.03by Walking Tours in Scotland

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