Enjoy a half-day experience starting with a guided bus tour through Edinburgh's Georgian New Town and South Queensferry, followed by a cruise on the Firth of Forth.

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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Take a guided bus tour to South Queensferry
Enjoy a boat cruise on the Firth of Forth
Admire the Forth Bridges and Queensferry Crossing

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Board your bus in the heart of Edinburgh and travel through the Georgian New Town on a guided bus tour. Continue towards the charming town of South Queensferry, where you will take a relaxing boat cruise on the Firth of Forth. Enjoy superb views of the Edinburgh and Fife coastlines as well as the iconic 3 bridges which cross the estuary, including the Forth Rail Bridge. Look out for seals and puffins, depending on the time of year. Before you head back to Edinburgh on your return bus journey, explore the beautiful conservation town of South Queensferry at your own pace. Discover its picturesque harbour and stunning coastal views, which makes it one of Scotland's most beautiful towns.

Includes

Return bus tour to South Queensferry
Boat cruise on the Firth of Forth

Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

St Andrew Square in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre.

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The bus tour departs daily from St Andrew Square to Queensferry at 10:05 AM, 12:05 PM, with an additional departure at 2:05 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 64 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5

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Great trip always helped with good weather. Interesting information on bus before reaching the boarding point for the ferry. Also further interesting info on the boat.Drink and snack facilities on the boat. You can either be the shelters part of the boat, or sit in the open the at the front or rear of the boat.

October 5, 2021

We have been coming to Edinburgh for many years so know a lot of the history. The guide on the bus called the tour connections and gave us interesting information about how Queensferry connected with Edinburgh. The boat trip very informative about many things to do with the area including historical stories, stories about mathematicians, financials and heiresses!! Plus of course all about the three bridges. Highly recommend!

September 17, 2021

I really enjoyed this trip, the tour Guid was explained everything we wanted to know about the three bridges and the area. The only thing that was a disappointment was that on the description of the package said castle/island was included but when reach there I was told buy another ticket for the island. This should changed and make it clear to the customers .

September 6, 2021

Edinburgh: Queensferry Bus Tour & Firth of Forth Cruise

Edinburgh: Queensferry Bus Tour & Firth of Forth Cruise

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