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Private Day Trip to Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Rosslyn Chapel

5.0 (3 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Day Trip to Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Rosslyn Chapel

About this activity

A day of Scottish history, heritage, architecture and landscapes.

Your chance to travel back in time and explore Scotland’s rich heritage. Wonder at the Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world, designed to celebrate the importance of the industrial past of the area.

Stirling Castle, perched magnificently above the city, tells a royal tale. You have the opportunity to explore the castle and palace, as well as taking in the views over to the Wallace Monument and surrounding the foothills of the Highlands. Let your guide take you back in time to the Wars of Independence, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.

Learn the myths of the Holy Grail as you visit Rosslyn Chapel, and marvel at the artistry that went into creating such an incredible building.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
Eddie's travel Edin limited

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Professional driver/guide
  • Included: small private group (6 people max)
  • Included: Door to Door pick up/drop off

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Lunch: Food is not included
  • Not included: Children under 5 years old not accepted
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Rosslyn Chapel
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Stirling Castle

Itinerary

  1. Forth Road Bridge

    15 min

    World UNESCO heritage site. Steel construction railway bridge since 1890.

  2. Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

    30 min

    12th century heritage abbey and palace. The final resting place of King Robert the Bruce.

  3. Stirling Castle

    2 hours Admission not included

    Discover Stirling Castle. Guests will have time to explore the castle. Also guests will be able to view the national William Wallace monument. Entry/Admission fee is not included £19.50

  4. The Kelpies & The Helix

    15 min

    Visiting the world largest horse head shaped steel sculpture.

  5. Rosslyn Chapel

    1 h 30 min Admission not included

    The Rosslyn Chapel is a " MUST SEE CHAPEL" . From the Knight Templar to the Free Mason. Inspiration of Dan Brown' s book--Da Vinci code.

    Entry/Admission Fee is not included £9.50

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • The Inn on the Mile
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) hotel
  • The Abbey Hotel
  • voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
  • Rabble Rooms
  • Ten Hill Place Hotel
  • The Balmoral Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street
  • Stay Central Hotel
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central

and 61 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The transfer and pickup duration is already included on the total duration of the product.

  • Some uneven ground and narrow steps in heritage buildings

Traveller ratings

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Private Day Trip to Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Rosslyn Chapel

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