In short
- Tours cost £9 for adults and £3.50 for children.
- The guided experience takes 25 to 30 minutes.
- You step directly into the base of the sculptures to see the steel frame.
In this article
Walking around the park is free, but you need a ticket to go inside the sculptures. The official guided tour takes you directly into the base of the 300-tonne horse heads.
How much are The Kelpies inside tour tickets?
Adult tickets cost £9, and child tickets cost £3.50.
Prices are fixed for the official internal tour, though they can change over time. You pay this fee to access the interior base of the sculpture with a guide. Entry to the surrounding 350-hectare Helix Park remains free.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9.00 |
| Child | £3.50 |
How long does the guided tour take?
The Kelpies Inside Tour lasts approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
This gives you enough time to hear the guide explain the engineering and look up through the hollow structure. After the tour, you can spend as much time as you like exploring the exterior paths and the nearby Visitor Centre.
What do you see inside The Kelpies?
You see the heavy structural steel skeleton that supports the outer skin.
Standing inside the base reveals how the monument was constructed in just 90 days. You will see the complex steel framework that holds up the stainless steel plates. The scale is massive, as each head weighs over 300 tonnes.
Is the Kelpies guided tour worth it?
Yes, it is the only way to fully appreciate the complex engineering of the sculptures.
Viewing the horses from the outside is impressive, but the inside tour adds technical context. You learn specific details about how Glasgow-based artist Andy Scott designed them to honor Scotland's working horses. For £9, it is a low-cost addition to your visit.
Where do you buy tickets for the tour?
You can book tickets online or buy them in person at the Visitor Centre.
Booking online in advance is wise during the busy summer months of May to September. If you have not booked, head straight to the Visitor Centre when you arrive to secure a time slot.
Can you visit on a guided day trip?
Yes, many coach tours from Edinburgh or Glasgow stop at The Kelpies.
If you do not want to navigate public transport, book a day trip. These tours usually combine The Kelpies with Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond. Note that most day tours give you time to walk around the exterior, but not enough time for the 30-minute inside tour.
Questions travellers ask
Can you go inside The Kelpies?
Yes, but you can only go inside by booking the official 25-30 minute guided tour. You cannot enter the structures independently.
How tall are The Kelpies?
The sculptures stand 30 metres (100 feet) tall over the Forth and Clyde Canal.
Who built The Kelpies in Falkirk?
They were designed by Glasgow-based artist and sculptor Andy Scott and officially opened to the public on 21 April 2014.
