St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

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  • Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Product code: 225004
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry KY11 1HP Scotland

You travel over the Queensferry Crossing, and get a great view of one of Scotland's greatest man-made landmarks, the Forth Rail Bridge.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Anstruther Harbour, Shore Street, Anstruther Scotland

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland

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’.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Falkland Palace & Garden, Cupar 11 miles north of Kirkcaldy and 11 miles south-west of Cupar., Falkland KY15 7BY Scotland

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)

Duration: 1 hour


Inclusions

  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach
  • Small Group (max 16 people) for a more personal experience

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Admission fees

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See Availability.

Departure Point:

Bus Station, Edinburgh EH1 3AY, UK

Departure time

09:45 AM

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.

Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure

Not wheelchair accessible

Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. 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 a small bag for onboard personal items.

Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate

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.

For your optional St. Andrews Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral tickets, please book in advance, using the link printed on your voucher.

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.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Posted By : Joan_S
Love the small bus coach. Less people to wait for! Great sites on this tour. Beautiful golf course at St Andrews.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16


Posted By : Stephen_L
Saw walked on the home of golf St Andrew’s old course Trevor the guide was excellent Had a smaller van only 16 people which made it better
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Posted On : 2024-05-14


Posted By : Gail_G
Beautiful countryside and very pleasant guide. Learned about local sustainability, farming and fishing. Enjoyed exploring the St Andrews University and area.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12


Posted By : Dean L
Our tour guide Jim Scott was absolutely spectacular. His knowledge of the local area was exceptional and his witty repartee really made it a very enjoyable experience. By the end of the outing we were all partaking in sing alongs that was unique amongst tours we have taken. Exceptional tour!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12


Posted By : Theordore_L
The entire trip was great! The town of St. Andrews was very pleasant and the University was beautiful. The highlight was the golf course, so much history. Our guide, David, was informative and kept us entertained the entire time
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Posted On : 2024-05-12


Posted By : azaminaa
Gail was amazing ! She made the journey interesting and gave great suggestions for things to do in all 4 stops we were so grateful to experience wish gems ! It was well planned and plenty of time to indulge the different spots 😇 if you are thinking about a rabbies tour JUST DO IT !
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Posted On : 2024-05-11


Posted By : Bonnie_M
Euan was our Scottish tour leader & he looked straight out of one of my favorite movies, Highlander, which made the trip more fun. He had lots of history, music and folklore to share and was an attentive and professional guide as we toured the gorgeous, green Scottish fishing villages and coastline. It was a fantastic day!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10


Posted By : Debra_P
Ewan was a great host/guide with a wealth of historical knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The towns and people were lovely.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09


Posted By : Sarah_B
Wonderful day trip and not too much time on the bus. JP was friendly and a great host. Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07


Posted By : Nancy_R
Our guide Eric was GREAT!! I'd recommend him! Falkland was ok but rather spend the time in Saint Andrews.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07