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Private: St Andrews and the Fishing Villages of Fife
Departure point:
Edinburgh
Days:
1-Day Tours
Time:
9am - 5:45pm
Price:
From: £850
Mercedes-Benz V Class (up to 7 passengers) - from £800 per group.
Small Mercedes Coach (up to 16 passengers) - from £950 per group.
Accommodation is payable on arrival
We offer a free accommodation booking service.
If you would like to book your own accommodation, please select 'Tour Only'.
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Our one-day St Andrews experience from Edinburgh offers a relaxed and elegant journey, with ample time to explore Scotland’s home of golf, the historic town of St Andrews with its magnificent cathedral, and the charming fishing villages of the Kingdom of Fife.
Discover the beauty of Fife’s coast
Departing Edinburgh, your vehicle crosses the iconic Forth Bridge into the ancient Kingdom of Fife, passing through the coastal town of Aberdour before continuing into the East Neuk.
We pause in Anstruther, home to the Scottish Fisheries Museum, before travelling through the pretty villages of Pittenweem, Crail, and St Monans, once-thriving fishing ports whose prosperity grew from continental trade.
Explore the historic town of St Andrews
We arrive in the medieval town of St Andrews in time for lunch. Enjoy a leisurely walk through its historic streets, where Prince William first met Kate, home to Scotland’s oldest university, the impressive cathedral (optional entry), and the world-famous Old Course. You will have approximately three hours of free time to explore the town’s architecture, coastline, independent shops, and cafés.
Return through scenic Fife
Our return journey travels across the Lomond Hills to the village of Falkland for a photo stop. Fans of Outlander may recognise it as the filming location for 1960s Inverness. We then descend towards Loch Leven, the site of Mary Queen of Scots’ imprisonment and daring escape, before continuing to the picturesque village of South Queensferry for a final stop, with views of the iconic bridges.
We then return to Edinburgh, concluding your private St Andrews experience in comfort.
Tour Overview
Duration8hrs 45mins
Total Distance119 miles
Pick upFlexible
Group sizeUp to 16
AvailabilityAll year round
Minimum ageNo minimum age for travellers
Tour Highlight
A couple of things To know
Included
- Digital translations
- Experienced Driver
Not Included
- Entrance to attractions
- Food and Drink
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Where is the departure point?
As this is a private tour, you have complete control over the departure point. We are able to pick you up from any city-centre location, even your hotel. Just let our team know.
Are the optional extras included?
No, optional extras are not included in the tour price.
The price of your one day tour from Edinburgh includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury, modern, air-conditioned coaches.
All optional extras - attraction entrance fees, loch cruises, food and drinks, etc - are not included in the price of your tour. This is to allow our guests the freedom to choose which optional extras they would like to take part in.
The prices for the optional extras (valid from April 2025) are as follows:
- St Andrews Castle: Adults (16-64yrs): £10.00, Concession (65+): £8.00, Child: £6.00, Child (Under 7): Free
- St Andrews Cathedral: Free
Do I need to pre-book the optional extras?
No, you don't need to worry about pre-booking any of the optional extras.
All the optional extras can be booked on the day and your driver-guide or chauffeur will advise you of how to book. We recommend bringing enough cash to pay for your attraction tickets.
If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team on +44 (0)131 226 6066 - open 07.00 - 21.00 daily.
Is the tour in English?
Yes, all of our tours are in English.
Your tour will be taken by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking Driver-Guide or chauffeur.
You'll find a digital translation of your tour through a link on your confirmation email.
Digital translations are available for this tour in the following languages:
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Russian
- Chinese (Mandarin)
What should I bring with me?
As we like to give you as much time out of the vehicle as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.
Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery and wildlife you'll encounter on your tour!
Since we cannot allow hot food in our vehicles you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!
Can children travel on this tour?
Yes, unlike our scheduled tours, we are able to bring children of all ages on our private tours.
Please communicate with our team about what ages your children will be so that we are able to accommodate them with children's seats.
How accessible are the locations?
Some of the locations may cause accessibility issues due to their geography and architecture.
If you are a wheelchair user or have restricted mobility, we would suggest downloading this helpful Access Guide by Historic Environment Scotland.
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