Edinburgh: 'Firth of Forth' Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise

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Forth Boat Tours
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Edinburgh: 'Firth of Forth' Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise
Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
2182 reviews

Enjoy a sightseeing cruise with views of the Three Bridges, Inchcolm Island, and the medieval abbey. During your cruise, admire the sights of the Edinburgh skyline, and look for seals and puffins.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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English
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Nicola – United Kingdom

Fantastic, friendly staff, clean boat, scenery was amazing …& you even brought the sun for us! Thank you!

5
5 out of 5 stars
K
Kevin – United States

We were pleasantly surprised that the tour exceeded our expectations. It was only a 1.5 hour ride, but the recorded narrative provided interesting information about the area we were seeing, and the crew made a point of talking to people individually and elaborating on it. Also, it was very windy, and we were worried that it would be a rough ride, but the boat was very stable. It was fun to get out on the water and get a good view of the three bridges from a different perspective.

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Itinerary

  • 2 starting location options:

    Forth Boat Tours Ticket Office, Unnamed Road

  • Forth Bridge

    Sightseeing

  • Inchcolm

    Photo stop, Sightseeing

  • Firth of Forth

    Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing

  • Forth Bridge

    Photo stop, Sightseeing

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Unnamed Road, Forth Boat Tours Ticket Office

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Get your photo opportunities of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge
  • View Inchcolm Island and abbey with spectacular views of the Edinburgh skyline
  • Get up close to the marine wildlife including seals and puffins

Full description

Your boat tour will depart from the South Queensferry, which is only a short distance from Scotland's bustling capital city of Edinburgh. Your tour will include magnificent views of the Three Bridges, including the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge.

In addition, you can take in the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline, the Kingdom of Fife and the historic island of Inchcolm with its medieval abbey. As part of the tour you will stop at Inchcolm Island to drop off and pick up visitors. Explore the island when you purchase a landing pass from the on board bar.
Cruise along and discover the magic of the Forth Bridge, the Forth Road suspension bridge, and the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world, Queensferry Crossing.
For your comfort, relax onboard in the heated observation lounge or on the outside decks, and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar.
During your tour, you will find plenty of opportunities to both see and photograph a wide variety of marine wildlife including seabirds, porpoises and seals.

Includes

  • Boat trip of the Firth of Forth
  • Onboard commentary
  • Landing passes to Inchcolm Island

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Landing passes to Inchcolm Island are not included (these can be purchased on arrival)
  • Please dress for the weather
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • There is a special wheelchair ramp that can be used at certain tide heights for access to the vessel only (please provide prior notice if you require the wheelchair ramp. Only available on certain dates)
  • Access to Inchcolm Island is not suitable for wheelchair users
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 2182 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Nicola – United KingdomJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic, friendly staff, clean boat, scenery was amazing …& you even brought the sun for us! Thank you!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Kevin – United StatesJuly 8, 2025 – Verified booking
We were pleasantly surprised that the tour exceeded our expectations. It was only a 1.5 hour ride, but the recorded narrative provided interesting information about the area we were seeing, and the crew made a point of talking to people individually and elaborating on it. Also, it was very windy, and we were worried that it would be a rough ride, but the boat was very stable. It was fun to get out on the water and get a good view of the three bridges from a different perspective.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Elizabeth – United KingdomJune 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Brilliant trip, great little adventure, great guided tour, lots to see and learn, fab crew members, highly recommend.

Product ID: 192819

Activity provider:
Forth Boat Tours

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