Forth Boat Tour

9.30 / 10

8 reviews | 112 travellers

It was a very interesting tour around the Firth with a great commentary on the history of the area. This was interrupted suitably if the crew wanted to point out wildlife such as seals basking on buoys. The boat then circled theses buoys at reduced speed not to spook the animals and allow us all to see. The return trip went under all 3 bridges allowing us to see the amazing engineering work built over a long period from the rail bridge opening in 1890 to the most recent in 2017.

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Cruising under Queensferry Crossing Bridge

It was a very interesting tour around the Firth with a great commentary on the history of the area. This was interrupted suitably if the crew wanted to point out wildlife such as seals basking on buoys. The boat then circled theses buoys at reduced speed not to spook the animals and allow us all to see. The return trip went under all 3 bridges allowing us to see the amazing engineering work built over a long period from the rail bridge opening in 1890 to the most recent in 2017.

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Make the most of your time in Edinburgh admiring one of the most emblematic feats of civil engineering on this boat tour of the bridges of the Firth of Forth.

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Make the most of your time in Edinburgh admiring one of the most emblematic feats of civil engineering on this boat tour of the bridges of the Firth of Forth.

Forth Boat Tour

At your selected time, make your way to Hawes Pier in South Queensferry. Here you'll board a boat ready for your tour of one of Scotland's must see areas, the Forth of Firth.

During the hour and a half long cruise, you'll get to admire one of the symbols of Scotland and an emblem of civil engineering: the Forth Bridge. This masterpiece has been an important landmark since its construction in the late 19th century, when it was the largest piece of engineering in the UK to date. We'll cruise under the impressive structure and admire its architecture as we learn all about it thanks to the recorded commentary on the boat.

Our boat tour will also take us to see the Forth Road Bridge. Open by Queen Elizabeth II in 1964, this road bridge connects the towns of South Queensferry and North Queensferry across the Forth. The third of the Forth bridges that we'll see on our cruise is the Queensferry Crossing, the tallest bridge in the United Kingdom.

At the end of our boat tour of the Forth bridges, we'll return to the original departure point.

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Duration

1h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

90 minute boat trip.

Recorded commentary in English on board the boat.

When to book?

You can book up until 11 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

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Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

Printed material is avoided.

No single-use plastics are used.

The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.

The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.

No printing of documentation required.
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Forth Boat Tours

Corporate name: Forth Boat Tours

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Hawes Pier.

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1 out of 8 reviews

9.3 / 10

 9.25 8 reviews | 112 travellers

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Apr / 11 / 2025

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Tom

United Kingdom

It was a very interesting tour around the Firth with a great commentary on the history of the area. This was interrupted suitably if the crew wanted to point out wildlife such as seals basking on buoys. The boat then circled theses buoys at reduced speed not to spook the animals and allow us all to see. The return trip went under all 3 bridges allowing us to see the amazing engineering work built over a long period from the rail bridge opening in 1890 to the most recent in 2017.

I travelled with teenagers

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