St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

Overview

Our one-day St Andrews tour from Edinburgh allows for a relaxed journey, with plenty of free time to explore Scotland’s home of golf, the ancient town of St. Andrews with its spectacular cathedral, and the fishing villages of the “Kingdom of Fife”.

Important information

Where is the departure point?

Your tour departs from from Castle Terrace outside the NCP Car Park, Edinburgh, EH1 2EW. Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive in this window as tours must depart on schedule.

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.

Do I need 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 will advise you of how to book. We negotiate discounted rates for you, ensuring you'll always get a great deal at Scotland's top visitor attractions.

Optional extras for your tour (From April 2025) are as follows:
St Andrews Cathedral: The grounds of the cathedral are open and are accessible free of charge.
St Andrews Castle: Adults (16-64yrs): £10, Concession (65+): £8, Child: £6, Child (Under 7): Free

If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team - 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. 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 off the coach 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 on our buses 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 tour?

We welcome children over 4 years old on our tours, and children aged between 4-16yrs are eligible for the concessionary rate. We regret we are not able to carry children under the age of 4.

Is St Andrews the home golf?

It certainly is! People were playing golf on the 'Old Course' in St. Andrews in the 15th Century! Golf became so popular that James II of Scotland banned the sport in 1457 as he thought young men were playing golf too much and not practicing their archery enough.

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 recommend getting in touch with us for more information.

Highlights

More information

Our one-day St Andrews tour from Edinburgh allows for a relaxed journey, with plenty of free time to explore Scotland’s home of golf, the ancient town of St. Andrews with its spectacular cathedral, and the fishing villages of the “Kingdom of Fife”.

Discover the Beauty of Fife's Coast

We leave Edinburgh, crossing the iconic Forth Bridge, into the ancient “Kingdom of Fife”, passing through Aberdour before continuing into the East Neuk of Fife.

We stop in the town of Anstruther, home of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, then we travel through the villages of Pittenweem, Crail and St. Monans, once thriving fishing centres which were made prosperous by trade within the continent.

Explore Historic St Andrews

We arrive in the beautiful medieval town of St. Andrews in time for lunch. Here you can enjoy a walk around the town, where Prince William met Kate, home to the oldest university in Scotland, famous Cathedral (optional extra) and golf course. Enjoy approximately three hours of free time to explore its medieval buildings and wonderful cobbled streets in the centre, and have lunch and refreshments.

Tour Overview

Duration - 8hrs 45mins
Total Distance - 119 miles
Pick up - Castle Terrace outside the NCP Car Park, Edinburgh, EH1 2EW at 9:00am
Group size: 16 - 53
Availability: All year round
Minimum age: Travellers need to be at least 4 years old