St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Edinburgh

4.9 (37 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration7h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, Punjabi, German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Edinburgh.

Hopefully meet our famous Highland 'Coos'.

Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge spanning the river forth.

Visit the Renaissance Falkland Palace, home to the oldest tennis court in Britain, and made famous by the Outlander TV series.

Explore the Medieval town of St Andrews with its quaint cafes and shops.

Take a photo of the 'Old Course', Scotland most famous golf course and home to Golf world wide.

Visit Fife's once bustling fishing villages.

Visit St Fillan's cave

Explore the best Fife beach in the hunt for Sea Glass and sea shells.

Options

Standard People Carrier

Up to 7 passengers
Pickup included

Minivan

Up to 6 passengers
Pickup included

Sedan/SUV

Up to 4 passengers
Pickup included

Large People Carrier

Up to 8 passengers
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
  • Admission to St Fillan's cave
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity
  • Falkland Palace & Garden (optional)

What to expect

  1. Swanston Farm
    10m
    Meet the three resident Highland 'Coos', Thelma, Louise and Angus (Not available from South Queensferry)
  2. Forth Bridge
    Pass by
    The Forth Rail Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1890, spans the river Forth alongside it's sister bridges built in 1964 and most recently 2017.
  3. Falkland Palace & Garden
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Renaissance Falkland Palace was commissioned by King James IV, and was a favourite retreat place for Mary Queen of Scots. It also has the oldest real tennis court in the world.

    The hit TV series Outlander was filmed in the village, where Frank and Claire celebrated their second Honeymoon, and if you are a fan of the series you should immediately recognise it.
  4. St. Andrews
    1h 30m
    Home to Golf, the oldest University in Scotland and a great Cathedral built as early as 1158, St Andrews was the centre of Catholicism in Scotland. You will have the chance to have your picture taken at the iconic Old Course, and explore the small medieval town, bustling with cobbled streets, quaint cafes and independent shops.
  5. Pittenweem Harbour
    30m
    We will make our way along the East Neuk, passing through the many fishing villages before stopping at the once bustling fishing village of Pittenweem, here we will visit St Fillan's cave, home to an Irish missionary in the 7th century
  6. Pathead Sands
    1h
    One of the best beaches in Fife for hunting for Sea shells and Sea glass, which are often found on the beach thanks to the two local Glass factories that were located here 100 years ago.

    Back then, unwanted glass was dumped into the sea and still washes up on the beach here after having been polished by the sea and sand.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel, Vrbo, Airbnb, cruise ship or other holiday accommodation.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total drive time between attractions including pickup and drop off is 3 hrs 20 mins with 4hrs 10mins at the attractions
  • Falkland Palace is Open from 1st March to 31st October from 11:00am, alternative attractions will be offered when it's closed
  • Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
  • Swanston farm is not included when starting from South Queensferry, your guide will try and find Highland Cows elsewhere, but is not a guarantee on the day.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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