St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Description
Contrast elegant architecture with sweeping coastal views. Compare the ruins of a wind-swept castle with the curves of an ancient golf course. And visit Scottish villages and towns that offer far more than their small size should allow. An ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and quaint coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife.
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Say goodbye to Edinburgh as we head towards one of Scotland's most iconic viewpoints: the Forth Bridges Viewpoint. Opened in 1890, 1964, and 2017, these three bridges -despite their differences - oddly complement each other.
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.
Free time in St. Andrews to visit the sites that interest you most. St. Andrews Cathedral - This ruined cathedral was once one of Scotland’s most magnificent buildings. St Andrews Old Town - Immerse yourself in 1,000 years of history as you explore the winding streets and ancient castle. The Old Course - Golf was so popular in Scotland, it was banned in the 15th century. And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, ‘the Home of Golf’.
After St Andrews, we take a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside of central Fife to Falkland. Falkland Palace dominates this old village, and was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland, the Stewarts (Stuarts). Aside from the palace the village is simply one of the most beautiful in Scotland with an array of old cottages and narrow winding streets. Passengers here have free time to wander around the village of Falkland or visit the palace. * Please note the palace is closed over winter season (Nov - Feb)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) 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) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- 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.
- Due to safety inspection and possible maintenance work, St Andrews Cathedral is closed until further notice.
- Please note that tours stops and timings are flexible and for reference purposes only.
Reviews(2,126)
Great day! Brian’s wit, knowledge and entertaining Fife playlist created a fun experience. Stops allowed glimpse of fishing village culture. St Andrew’s was AMAZING.
The whole tour was very interesting. We enjoyed all the places and the tour guide. The coach was very comfortable.
Loved St Andrews, the Old Course. St Andrews University. I would have liked to spend more time in St Andrews. Loved it.
It was a great day. Of course, it was made even better by the amazing weather. The amount of time that in St. Andrews was perfect for lunch, shopping, and strolling on the beach.
This trip was a dream realized for my husband, an avid golfer. Rachel our driver was funny, warm and welcoming.
Great day trip with some historical information as well as personalization from our fantastic driver Andrew F. Would recommend!
The tour was fantastic, Alex was an amazing guide. Informative, knowledgeable, safe driver, fun. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommended
We had an excellent trip to St. Andrews. Our guide David was very knowledgeable with just the right amount of humor. The time in each locations was sufficient and trip was well planned.
The guide basically transported us to St Andres and dropped us off. We also stopped at a small quaint town on the way back to Edinburgh. Again dropped off. We might as well have found transportation without a guide. I think the bus would have cost less and accomplished the same thing.
This was a fantastic way to see multiple cities around Edinburgh in one day. The trade-off of course is that you do not get to stay in any one spot for very long. I would recommend this for any first-time visitors to the area just to get a feel for what’s outside the city, and then plan to return to your favorite spots to give them the attention they deserve. Our guide, Wendy, was knowledgeable and friendly and kept the group engaged and laughing. I would go on another tour with her any day!
