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(30)
Really enjoyed this day trip from Edinburgh with guide Graeme. (Mother/daughter Boomer/Millennial visiting Edinburgh for the Fringe.) While St Andrew’s was the main draw and lived up to expectation’s, we enjoyed the other stops including the very charming town Falkland and the fishing village Andstruther. Scottish countryside is beautiful ! Suggest bringing some pound coins or pence as several restrooms charged. Graeme was quite knowledgeable about Scottish history, economy and culture and shared tips on things to do in Edinburgh. Tour bus was clean and comfortable. Recommend the tour !
The trip is a quiet visit to some coast villages. The guide Torva is an excellent guide
We love small group trips like this! It was a great day out with an experienced tour operator and much interesting commentary by our guide who made sure we had lots of great stops.
Great way to spend a day away from the crowds of Edinburgh . Trip is go go go to take in the sights. Country side and towns were very good but what made the trip outstanding was our tour guide Ryan. Very knowledgeable and entertaining which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Laurie was a delightful guide with so much personality and great stories. We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Saint Andrews.
The tour guide is very professional and explains the history of Scotland. Also DJ in the car sharing Scottish music Midway stop st Andrew for two and a half hours (main tour) Recommended for sunny days Falkland stay for half an hour Anstruther stay for half an hour Each station will clearly tell you where the toilet is.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, delighted that you enjoyed Graemes storytelling and extensive knowledge throughout the day. Glad that you got to enjoy the sun in St Andrews too :) Kind regards, Louise
Really enjoyed our day trip with Graeme to St. Andrew’s and the stops along the way. Graeme was a great storyteller and offered recommendations along the way, and for the visit to Scotland in general. He also enlighten us with a great Scottish playlist for the ride.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. So glad that you enjoyed your day with Graeme hearing his stories and music and recommendations. Very pleased that you enjoyed the stops throughout the St Andrews day tour. Kind regards, Louise
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
