About this tour
This seven-hour shore excursion from Greenock takes you inland to Glasgow and beyond, combining urban exploration with two remarkable engineering landmarks. You'll see the Kelpies—colossal horse sculptures rising 30 metres above the Forth and Clyde Canal—and the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift that defies expectation. Glasgow itself rewards wandering: medieval cathedral, sprawling necropolis, street art that rivals any gallery, and museums housing everything from Renaissance paintings to vintage locomotives.
Highlights
- Kelpies: world's tallest equine statues, striking canal-side presence
- Falkirk Wheel: unique rotating boat lift engineering marvel
- Glasgow Cathedral: 12th-century Gothic survivor, atmospheric interior
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: grand Victorian building, diverse collections
- Glasgow Murals: street art covering entire tenement blocks
- Transport Museum: vintage trams, trains, ships, engines
- Glasgow Necropolis: Victorian burial ground with panoramic views
- Provand's Lordship: Glasgow's oldest standing house, period rooms
What to expect
You'll be collected from Greenock and driven towards the Forth and Clyde Canal to encounter the Kelpies—two impossibly tall horse heads that dominate the landscape. From there, the Falkirk Wheel comes into view: a giant rotating arm that lifts and lowers boats between canal levels (optional paid ride available). The journey then takes you into Glasgow's city centre, where you'll navigate on foot between landmarks—medieval stonework and Victorian grandeur alongside contemporary murals covering entire streets. Museum stops break up the walking; expect to spend 30–45 minutes in whichever you choose. Travel time between stops is built into the seven hours.
Good to know
Lunch isn't included; plan a café break in Glasgow. The optional Falkirk Wheel boat ride costs extra (£17.50). UK vehicles are narrower than US equivalents—relevant if booking a 4-seater for four adults. Wheelchair accessibility confirmed; notify in advance of mobility needs. Buggies and infant seats available. Service animals welcome.
Frequently asked
- How long does Shore Excursion from Greenock: Glasgow, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel take?
- Shore Excursion from Greenock: Glasgow, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel runs for approximately 7 hours.
- How much does Shore Excursion from Greenock: Glasgow, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel cost?
- Prices start from AUD $1082 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Shore Excursion from Greenock: Glasgow, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Shore Excursion from Greenock: Glasgow, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.