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St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
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- 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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- Offered in: English
- Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour, limited to 16 people, for a memorable and personalized experience.
- Full-day small group tour to St. Andrews and Fife by mini-coach
- Cross the Forth Road Bridge
- Fishing villages of East Neuk
- Plenty of time in St Andrews, home of golf and Scotland's oldest university
- Falkland Palace
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people for a more personalized experience
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver/guide on this small group tour
- Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
What's Included
- Professional driver/guide
- Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach
- Small Group (max 16 people) for a more personal experience
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- Rabbie's Cafe Bar6 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EG, UK
Start time
09:30 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
This small-group day trip to St. Andrews starts in central Edinburgh, where you’re picked up in the personalized comfort of a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Your guide narrates and makes plenty of stops, allowing for more intimate knowledge at each Scotland destination.
Traversing the Forth Road Bridge over the Firth of Forth, you’re treated to views of the Forth Rail Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the peninsular Kingdom of Fife, surrounded by the Firth of Tay and the North Sea, and listen to anecdotes about the photogenic coastal villages of East Neuk.
Make a stop in the harbor-side town of Anstruther before descending upon St. Andrews, a medieval town and 1,000-year-old capital of the Scottish Church. You have free time to stroll around the University of St. Andrews—attended by Prince William and the country’s oldest university—and see where golf is played at the Old Course.
Use your complimentary discount card her at local restaurants, shopping, and attractions.
On the return drive to Edinburgh, head to Falkland, a village dominated by the imposing Falkland Palace once belonging to Scotland’s royal family. Cross the Lomond Hills and see where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at Loch Leven.
Winner of the Inaugural Scottish Thistle Award for Sustainable Tourism, October 2007.
Traversing the Forth Road Bridge over the Firth of Forth, you’re treated to views of the Forth Rail Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the peninsular Kingdom of Fife, surrounded by the Firth of Tay and the North Sea, and listen to anecdotes about the photogenic coastal villages of East Neuk.
Make a stop in the harbor-side town of Anstruther before descending upon St. Andrews, a medieval town and 1,000-year-old capital of the Scottish Church. You have free time to stroll around the University of St. Andrews—attended by Prince William and the country’s oldest university—and see where golf is played at the Old Course.
Use your complimentary discount card her at local restaurants, shopping, and attractions.
On the return drive to Edinburgh, head to Falkland, a village dominated by the imposing Falkland Palace once belonging to Scotland’s royal family. Cross the Lomond Hills and see where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at Loch Leven.
Winner of the Inaugural Scottish Thistle Award for Sustainable Tourism, October 2007.
Forth Bridge
You travel over the Queensferry Crossing, and get a great view of one of Scotland's greatest man-made landmarks, the Forth Rail Bridge.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Anstruther Harbour
Stop in the traditional fishing village of Anstruther (known as 'Ainster' locally), where you can check out the old cobbled streets and take a walk along the seafront to the harbour.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
- Please note that tours stops and timings are flexible and for reference purposes only.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- For your optional St. Andrews Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral tickets, please book in advance, using the link printed on your voucher.
- Falkland Palace - due to Covid19 restrictions, Falkland Palace is currently closed, but you will be able to take photos and explore the town.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:What is the departure point for the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:The tour departs from Rabbie's Cafe Bar, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.
Jun 2021
Q:Is parking available near the departure point for the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:Parking can be difficult to find in the center of town. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of the excellent public transportation that is available.
Jun 2021
Q:How early should I arrive for the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:Check-in closes 15 minutes before your departure time. The tour departs on time, so please do not arrive late.
Jun 2021
Q:Can I bring luggage with me on the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:You may bring up to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
Jun 2021
Q:What should I bring with me on the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring your camera and spending money for lunch, optional admission tickets, etc.
Jun 2021
Q:Are admission fees included in the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:No. You pay for access to sites such as castles and museums as you arrive. Most of these locations accept both cash and card.
Jun 2021
Q:What type of vehicle is used during the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:The tour is conducted in a 16 seat Mercedes Mini-coach. There are three steps up into the coach – each 150mm in height. There are grab handles on both sides, the step edges are clearly marked and the treads are non-slip.
Jun 2021
Q:Can I bring a wheelchair on the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:The bus is not wheelchair accessible, however, there is storage available for a folding wheelchair or walking frame. Guests must be able to get on/off the bus on their own or with the assistance of a companion as guides cannot assist physically.
Jun 2021
Q:Are restrooms available on the bus during the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:There are no restrooms on board the bus, however, the group does make regular breaks to use the restroom during the tour.
Jun 2021
Q:Can I bring my small child with me on the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:All guests must be at least 5 years old to participate in this tour. If your child is 5 or older, but under 1.35m (4.4 ft.) tall, please notate this in the "Special Requirements" box so a booster seat can be arranged.
Jun 2021
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Traveler Tips
Don’t miss out on lunch at Cromars while you are there!
One thing to note is on Sundays the Old Course is closed for golf, but open to stroll along.
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Marilyn_P, Aug 2022
St. Andrews will be a wonderful memory, made even more so by our extremely informative driver, Sinclair!!
Best day excursion of our trip!
Best day excursion of our trip!
Charlotte_E, Aug 2022
Mac (McKenzie), was an outstanding tour guide, he had an abundance of knowledge about every village we passed through and we both learned so much about Scotland. The small group coach made the trip very enjoyable with comfortable seats and air conditioning.
The first stop at the fishing village was a good photo opportunity and the water was very clear! In St Andrew’s it was nice to see where Prince William and Kate met, grab lunch at a local cafe and check out the site of St. Andrew’s Golf Course (the oldest in the world!)
On the way back we stopped in Mac’s home village, Faulkland, where we could explore a castle or walk around the village.
Overall, a great experience and would definitely recommend, thanks Mac!
A great tour for anyone!
Catherine_M, Aug 2022
Being in Edinburgh with my dad, a golfer, this tour is a must.
Nick was a great tour guide, making the drive more interesting as he shared interesting facts about the places we visited. We do get to visit other areas besides St. Andrews, like a quick stop at the firth of forth bridge, annstruther.
Of course, the longest stay is at St. Andrews where we spent 3 hours walking around, mostly near the old course. There is a putting green that you can play for 3 pounds, but book in advance if you can as we couldn't get on. The golf museum is also quite interesting.
The cathedral was closed which is why we spent most of our time near the golf courses. You can watch those golfing tee off, and get to the 18th hold to get a picture on the bridge.
We ended the day in Falkland which was a cute town with a Scottish palace in the middle of it all. A cool sight to see.
Overall, it was a great tour!
Highly recommend William and this tour
CHRISTINE_S, Aug 2022
William was very knowledgeable of his country. Wonderful sense of humor and a gentlemen with patience . Will recommend him again
Bruce is the man!
Richard_C, Aug 2022
Just a nice, slow paced tour.
Bruce was knowledgeable, didnt talk too much, and had a great sense of humor.
St Andrews worth the trip
Janet_E, Aug 2022
The driver / guide Eric was awesome - full of interesting stories and a couple of songs! We spent much of our time in St Andrews seeing the old course and the golf museum, but enjoyed the sea as well.
St. Andrews & Fife villages
Maureen_P, Aug 2022
St Andrew’s was beautiful and very interesting to explore the ruins of the cathedral and the palace; walk around the St Andrew’s University campus; and see the golf home of golf @ the Old Course. Eric, our guide and driver was outstanding including his narratives, stories and songs!
Great day trip!
Kris_M, Aug 2022
Gav was a great tour guide. The bus was comfortable snd I liked the small group. Would recommend this company.
The perfect experience
Kimberly_D, Aug 2022
We absolutely loved this tour. Jodi our guide was phenomenal! Great history knowledge, beautiful story telling and her presence made the whole experience awesome! The whole trip was an experience you must take, especially those who love golf!
St. Andrews - more than golf
Pat_T, Aug 2022
Wandering around the old cathedral and learning more about its history. Too bad so much of it is blocked off because of falling stones.
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