St Andrews & Fife Coast Tour from Edinburgh
Description
Explore Scotland's scenic east coast on a full-day tour to St Andrews and the Fife coast. Visit charming fishing villages like Anstruther, known for its vibrant harbour and delicious fish and chips. Discover the historic town of St Andrews, home to iconic golf courses and ancient ruins. Enjoy free time to wander through St Andrews Castle and Cathedral, or simply savor the coastal views. The tour also includes a stop in Falkland, a quaint village with royal connections, and concludes with views of the impressive Forth Bridge. This small group tour offers an intimate experience with a passionate local guide. - Full-day tour from Edinburgh to the Fife Coast and St Andrews - Visit the fishing village of Anstruther and enjoy local seafood - Free time to explore St Andrews' historic sites and golf courses - Includes a stop in Falkland, known for its royal palace and Outlander connections
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Itinerary
Anstruther is the largest fishing village on the East Neuk of Fife. Take a relaxed stroll along the harbour, once a bustling centre for herring fishing and trade.
Next, we continue north to St Andrews, a town famous for its mix of history, golf, learning, and seaside charm.
Falkland is Scotland’s first conservation village. Stroll past beautifully restored cottages and visit Falkland Palace. Fans of Outlander may recognise the village square from the show’s first episode.
Pass the striking Forth Bridge, an engineering icon and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no maximum age restrictions.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
Reviews(23)
Great experience from start to finish! Booking company representative was great (Ayla). Checking in on the day of the tour was super easy, organized and on time. Our tour guide, Rich is fantastic! Very informative, funny, friendly and on time for every stop. The tour itself was amazing, especially St. Andrew's. What a special place to visit! Tour length was perfect and they day flew by. Well done to everyone and would definitely recommend! Thanks!!
Rich was a super guide!!!!!😊
Laurie was the best; kept us entertained throughout our journey with a combination or stories and her play list of music
Nice tour, friendly guide, nice small group. I specifically booked a German tour; unfortunately, no audio guide was provided, and one had to download an app and "should have" brought headphones. So the search was in vain.
Best driver and tour guide Laurie knowledgeable and female
While we have enjoyed all of our day trips in Scotland, this was one of our favourites. St Andrews, Falkland, and Fife were simply amazing. Whether it was enjoying a walk through the golf grounds, ruins or the university or visiting Helen’s Bakery in Falkland or just enjoying the Scottish coastal scenery, this is a tour you need to go on. We were not only highly educated and highly entertained by the charming Laurie, we also had her sidekick Esme. These two should have their own podcast or tv show. Having these ladies as your guides will make for a day you won’t soon forget.
The tour was very beautiful, especially the places and their stunning old houses. St. Andrews beach invites you for a walk. Our guide Laurie was great and shared interesting information with us.
Absolutely recommendable! The tour was engaging and informative! Thank you, Laurie.
Our guide Wendy made the trip so wonderful, and the stops were so well managed I felt the time we spent in each place was the right amount. She was so patient and she told us many stories about Scotland! St. Andrews is such a beautiful place, I would totally return some day.
Laurie Anderson was an outstanding tour guide- knowledgeable, friendly and incredibly organized. She made our tour to St Andrew’s and Falkland enjoyable from start to finish and shared so many interesting details along the way. Her enthusiasm and professionalism was excellent!!
