St Andrews and the Fife Coast from Edinburgh

$105 (Per Person)(All-In Price)

Overview

St Andrews and the Fife Coast from Edinburgh Experience

An 8-hour tour from Edinburgh to St Andrews featuring the Fife coast, fishing villages, Falkland, and historic golf landmarks.

Details

Discover the charm of Scotland’s east coast on a full-day tour from Edinburgh to St Andrews, travelling through the scenic Fife coastline and its traditional fishing villages. The journey passes through the East Neuk of Fife, where picturesque harbours and stone cottages set the tone for a day of coastal beauty and historic exploration. A stop in Anstruther offers time to stroll along its harbour, once a thriving herring port and now a peaceful seaside village known for its maritime charm.

The tour continues to St Andrews, where guests enjoy free time to explore at their own pace. Highlights include the dramatic ruins of St Andrews Castle, the historic St Andrews Cathedral, and the world-famous Old Course, the birthplace of golf. On the return journey, the route includes a stop in Falkland, a conservation village known for its royal connections and Renaissance palace, before passing the iconic Forth Bridge. Blending coastal scenery, historic landmarks, and cultural heritage, this full-day experience offers a memorable introduction to Scotland’s east coast.

Duration: approximately 8 hours

Location

60 High Street, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting Point

Meet at 60 High Street (The Royal Mile)
Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time
The coach cannot wait for anyone who is late to the meeting location.

Availability

Offered Wednesday through Saturday, May through October
2-hour advance booking requirement
24-hour advance cancellation policy

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Additional Information

What's Included

A small-group St Andrews and the Fife Coast tour from Edinburgh
Passionate local guide
Live Commentary and Storytelling in English
Foreign Language Audio Guides
Audio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel transfers

Know Before You Go

Do not have any ongoing transportation or activity booked for up to three hours after the tour returns. There could be traffic preventing a scheduled return.
If you are using a an audio guide in French, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, or German please bring your own headphones.
You must purchase insurance before travel. Travel insurance is required for all passengers covering all applicable dates of travel with Highland Explorer. This insurance must cover; trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. The choice of insurer is yours. We recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. Highland Explorer Tours will not be held liable for any costs incurred by the passenger resulting from their failure to obtain adequate travel insurance.
The Operator reserves the right to vary, modify or cancel any itinerary, either part or wholly. If this is necessary, they will substitute alternative arrangements of comparable value, or at the Operator’s discretion provide a full or partial refund.
Adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond the Operator’s control are reasons why the Operator reserves the right to amend or alter the product, or fully or partially withdraw the programme. If the Operator cannot offer suitable substitute services, you will be entitled to a refund (less reasonable expenses incurred by the Operator in respect of your booking). The amount of the refund will be calculated pro-rata based on used portion of the tour.
Bring travel insurance, waterproof boots and a jacket, a water bottle, and a valid student ID if using the student rate.