Queensferry tours

Queensferry Tours Begin again in May 2023

South Queensferry is an ancient Royal Burgh town situated on the Southern shore of the Firth of Forth, just 9 miles Northwest of Edinburgh. This picturesque town is nestled between Scotland’s famous record-breaking bridges; The Forth Bridge, Scotland’s fairy tale of science and engineering, the Forth Road Bridge Europe’s iconic suspension bridge and the Queensferry Crossing, the longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge in the world!
South Queensferry is steeped in historical tales from major points in Scotland’s rich and colourful past. It has been a crossing point through-out time. With its 15th century Medieval Priory, 17th century dwellings, and 19th century Harbour you will be surprised at what hidden tales await you!

Royal Burgh of Queensferry Walking Tour

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The Priory
Walk through history at the famous Priory church, foundeds in 1330
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A mixture of historical sites and tales from the ancient crossing point of South Queensferry and Forth Bridge World Heritage site.

Ferry historical, Ferry entertaining, Ferry good for the whole family!

Tours Operate
May to September: Saturdays 11:30

95 Minutes approximately

Meeting Point: Caledonia Scotia Kilt Shop,
6b Newhalls Road,
EH30 9TA

Opposite Hawes Pier

Finish Point: Priory Church Garden Binks car park

Adult £13 – Concession (Seniors/Students) £11
Child (age 5-15) £6
Children under 5 go free

Online Bookings Only

The walk includes some stairs and at times uneven pavements, which may not be suitable for those with wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties.

To book tickets on the day please check that a tour is operating and availability first on the booking page to avoid disapointment.

Bridges & Beer Tour

We have joined forces with the award winning Ferry Brewery to bring you world breaking bridges and ferry tasty beers. Your guide will take you through the old Royal Burgh of Queensferry telling tales of our mighty bridges, old drinking holes, world war raids and spells cast that would send you to the bottom of the drink. The tour ends in the Ferry Brewery tap shop beer tasting.

Tours Operate 

June- September: Fridays 19:00

2 Hours 15 mins Minutes approx.

Adult (no concessions) £28 over 18’s only

Meeting Point: Caledonia Scotia Kilt Shop, 6b Newhalls Road, EH30 9TA opposite Hawes Pier

Finish Point: Ferry Brewery Tap Shop, 22-23 High Street, South Queensferry

Queensferry MAP 2022

The Tour includes 4 x half pint tasters and snacks.

The walk includes some stairs and at times uneven pavements, which may not be suitable for those with wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties.