Day Trips & Local Escapes
5 (81)

Day trip to south Queensferry

8 hours English
5 (81)
100% Personalized

Take a day trip from Edinburgh to this charming harbour town and explore the quaint town center full of quirky shops and independent boutiques.

Inés
Inés
James
James

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

8 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Transport to and from Queensferry (from Edinburgh)
Tickets to Hopetoun House
Walking experience

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions apart from those stated above
Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

  • Join a host who will organise your journey by train (or car) to South Queensferry, a historic port on the Firth of Forth
  • See the world famous Forth Bridge, an iconic Scottish destination
  • Stroll along the cobbled high street and browse through the unique, quirky stores
  • Visit Hopetoun House, a stately home set in beautiful parklands
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch in a historic Scottish pub
  • Get recommendations from your host about other neighborhoods and areas near the city to explore

What travelers think of our Edinburgh experiences

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Fons 27 June 2025

We easily met Gee in Waverley Station, our meeting point. After a short introduction we started an interesting walking tour that he adapted to our interests and wishes. He is a great storyteller and showed us lot of hidden gems and remarkable details in and on the Edinburgh streets. We had a nice lunch in The Last Drop. We concluded our tour, that covered all the main places of interest, with a good beer in a beautiful pub. He made our visit to Edinburgh one of the highlights on our cruise.

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Fons 27 June 2025

We easily met Gee in Waverley Station, our meeting point. After a short introduction we started an interesting walking tour that he adapted to our interests and wishes. He is a great storyteller and showed us lot of hidden gems and remarkable details in and on the Edinburgh streets. We had a nice lunch in The Last Drop. We concluded our tour, that covered all the main places of interest, with a good beer in a beautiful pub. He made our visit to Edinburgh one of the highlights on our cruise.

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Richard 22 June 2025

Doug was a great guide. He was personable and had a great knowledge of Edinburgh and its history.

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Danielle Marie 6 June 2025

Covered all the big sites in the area, a great way to check off the boxes

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Sonia 27 May 2025

We had a great time with Michael. He is quite knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh. He led us to some interesting places. He was quite knowledgeable about different gins and whiskeys. He introduced us to some interesting ones. He also gave us great recommendations during the tour and followed up with some others the next day.

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Luke 25 May 2024

Our tour started being picked up right off the dock. We had an informative drive into Edinburgh and then off to wander the miracle mile. Richard was enthusiastic and had a wealth of knowledge on Edinburg history. He also regaled us in stories of the more turbulent and dark stories of the cities history at our request. A stroll through the cemetery was a favorite. Backstreets and Alleys cobblestones and stairs we traversed the old city and Richard answered our many questions. After a deli ou lunch in the city we were off to Hopetoun house. It’s actually a palace in my opinion but nevertheless it is an awe inspiring structure built in 1699. We toured the house and spoke to the knowledgeable staff and learned a great deal about the home and the family. We were then returned to the dock and said our good byes. You can’t go wrong with Richard on this tour. Highly recommend this tour.

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What you’ll do

Catch a train with one of our friendly Edinburgh hosts and push off to South Queensferry for an idyllic day in this picturesque little fishing village.

Although only a few minutes away from Edinburgh, Queensferry is a world away from the busy city bustle.

You’ll amble through the tiny town (situated on the narrowest part of the Firth of Forth) and enjoy views over the harbor, as well as discover the iconic Forth Rail Bridge, Hawes Pier, and a charming cobbled high street that’s full of quirky independent shops to browse.

Perhaps you’d be interested in visiting Hopetoun House? Enjoy the expansive grounds of this stately manor, and you might even spot a deer if you’re lucky.

Ask your host about South Queensferry’s namesake over a pint in the local pub and learn a little more about Scottish customs and culture. You’re in for a braw day out!

Real Stories, Real Connections

Smiling together under Edinburgh's clear blue skies.

Smiling together under Edinburgh's clear blue skies.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

Posing with Edinburgh Castle's rugged beauty in the background.

Posing with Edinburgh Castle's rugged beauty in the background.

Enjoying a colorful stroll through Edinburgh's vibrant streets.

Enjoying a colorful stroll through Edinburgh's vibrant streets.

Sharing smiles over a meal in a cozy Edinburgh café.

Sharing smiles over a meal in a cozy Edinburgh café.

Admiring Edinburgh's historic statues under a blue, cloud-streaked sky.

Admiring Edinburgh's historic statues under a blue, cloud-streaked sky.

Smiles abound in front of Edinburgh's gleaming distillery window.

Smiles abound in front of Edinburgh's gleaming distillery window.

Pausing outside a lively folk music bar in Edinburgh.

Pausing outside a lively folk music bar in Edinburgh.

Enjoying a lively day beneath Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Enjoying a lively day beneath Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Exploring Edinburgh's vibrant streets under a patchwork of dramatic clouds.

Exploring Edinburgh's vibrant streets under a patchwork of dramatic clouds.

Exploring Edinburgh under a bright blue sky, smiles all around.

Exploring Edinburgh under a bright blue sky, smiles all around.

Edinburgh Castle rises majestically above sunlit spring foliage.

Edinburgh Castle rises majestically above sunlit spring foliage.

Laughter and good food in a cozy Edinburgh pub.

Laughter and good food in a cozy Edinburgh pub.

A sunny day exploring the historic charm of Edinburgh's streets.

A sunny day exploring the historic charm of Edinburgh's streets.

Enjoying a sunny bench break with a friendly bear companion.

Enjoying a sunny bench break with a friendly bear companion.

Bundled up warmly, they explore Edinburgh's rich historical settings.

Bundled up warmly, they explore Edinburgh's rich historical settings.

Bundled up in Edinburgh against the dramatic castle backdrop.

Bundled up in Edinburgh against the dramatic castle backdrop.

Exploring the intricate stone beauty of Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Exploring the intricate stone beauty of Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Cherishing Memories at Greyfriars Bobby

Cherishing Memories at Greyfriars Bobby

Embrace by the Enchanted Fountain

Embrace by the Enchanted Fountain

Embracing History: A Stroll by the Ancient Rotunda

Embracing History: A Stroll by the Ancient Rotunda

Warm Smiles in a Cozy Corner

Warm Smiles in a Cozy Corner

Timeless Adventures at the Castle Gates

Timeless Adventures at the Castle Gates

Sunshine and Smiles in Front of Majestic Columns

Sunshine and Smiles in Front of Majestic Columns

Majestic Towers: A Gateway to the Gothic Spire

Majestic Towers: A Gateway to the Gothic Spire

View of Edinburgh Castle from a lower perspective with green trees in the foreground.

View of Edinburgh Castle from a lower perspective with green trees in the foreground.

Group photo on the Royal Mile with St Giles' Cathedral behind.

Group photo on the Royal Mile with St Giles' Cathedral behind.

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Enjoying the crisp Edinburgh air outside a local distillery.

Enjoying the crisp Edinburgh air outside a local distillery.

Savoring local brews in a cozy Edinburgh pub corner.

Savoring local brews in a cozy Edinburgh pub corner.

Enjoying the lively atmosphere of an Edinburgh pub together.

Enjoying the lively atmosphere of an Edinburgh pub together.

Smiling faces and kilts under Edinburgh Castle's majestic presence.

Smiling faces and kilts under Edinburgh Castle's majestic presence.

Enjoying a relaxed afternoon drink in an Edinburgh pub.

Enjoying a relaxed afternoon drink in an Edinburgh pub.

A cozy evening in Edinburgh with drinks and warm smiles.

A cozy evening in Edinburgh with drinks and warm smiles.