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St Andrews & The Fishing Villages Of Fife from Edinburgh
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The Experience
What your day looks like
On this tour you will explore the ancient university of St. Andrews and admire the breathtaking medieval ruins of a wind-swept castle with the curves of an ancient golf course You will explore the quaint coastal villages of Fife that offer far more than their small size should allow. Places you'll explore: Forth Bridges - An incredible engineering feat. A gorgeous setting. And a UNESCO World Heritage site. Anstruther - Be charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint buildings of this traditional fishing village. 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’. Historic Village of Falkland - This quaint town in the Kingdom of Fife boasts a beautiful palace and a serene setting.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and quaint coastal villages
- See Forth Bridges an incredible engineering feat, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- See St. Andrews Cathedral, one of Scotland’s most magnificent buildings
- Explore the winding streets and ancient castle of St Andrews Old Town
- See The Old Course
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
You leave Edinburgh and travel north to South Queensferry. You travel over the Queensferry Crossing, and get a great view of one of Scotland's greatest man-made landmarks, the Forth Rail Bridge. You then enter the Kingdom of Fife and 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. From Anstruther, we continue north to the medieval town of St Andrews. St Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland, and according to legend, his remains were washed up on the Fife coast. St Andrews is also home to the third-oldest university in Britain and a beautiful ruined castle perched on a cliff. You have around two and a half hours to explore this fascinating town. 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. Leaving Falkland, we return to Edinburgh, passing Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned by her Protestant nobility. And then we once again cross the Firth of Forth and return to the city centre.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Anstruther
City/Town Tour.
Continued
St Andrews
Leisure.
Continued
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Forth Bridge, Edinburgh.
Continued
St Andrews
Sightseeing at St Andrews Cathedral.
Continued
St Andrews
Sightseeing at Old Course at St Andrews.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach Air conditioning as standard The stories and services of a driver-guide If your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.
Not Included
Entry fees to visitor attractions unless specified Food and drinks Tip
What to Bring
Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
Restrictions
To maintain the integrity of the tour and ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we cap bookings from any one party at 8 passengers. For groups larger than 8, please submit an inquiry for a private tour. 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. We regret that we are unable to permit children under 5 years on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting & Pickup
Our 1-day St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife tour from Edinburgh departs at 09:45am (with check-in closing at 9.30am) from Gate J And Gate K inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. Tour end: 06:15 P.M We are not able to pick up or drop off at the cruise port or other locations. Passengers need to make their own way to and from the Edinburgh Bus Station. Check-in closes at 09:30 (tour departs at 09:45) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-07-31
5.00 / 5
My clients enjoyed this excursion and liked the amount of time at St Andrews. They are avid golfers and because this tour was on a Sunday they were able to walk the course.
2026-07-26
5.00 / 5
We loved our time at St Andrews visiting the course and walking around the quant town.
2026-07-22
5.00 / 5
Excellent tour and timing!
2026-05-03
5.00 / 5
Trevor our guide was great. St Andrew’s was awesome and Falkland Castle was fascinating
2026-03-30
5.00 / 5
The excursion was great and exactly what my clients wanted to see & do.
2025-09-02
5.00 / 5
We really enjoyed this day trip out of Edinburgh! The time spent in St. Andrews was perfect, we had plenty of time to see and do all we wanted there. The stop at the fishing village was short and in my opinion could be skipped in favor of more time at Falkland Palace and the town of Falkland. Our guide was great, all in all a wonderful day!
2025-07-23
5.00 / 5
Overall, we enjoyed this tour! Our guide was excellent! Highly recommend.
2025-06-01
5.00 / 5
The tour guide made it. Al was informative and engaging. He gave us plenty of time for breaks, but kept us on schedule. We found ourselves laughing a good bit of the time. Would definitely do Rabbies again
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