St Andrews and Villages of Fife Day Trip from Edinburgh
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Experience Highlights
Embark on a full day trip to St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife from Edinburgh and discover the essence of Scotland's east coast on a nearly 9-hour journey full of history, scenery and local charm.
You'll cross the Forth Bridge into the legendary 'Kingdom of Fife', passing through Aberdour and the picturesque villages of the East Neuk. In Anstruther, Crail or St. Monans, you will fall in love with their traditional harbours and seaside atmosphere.
The tour culminates in the magical medieval town of St Andrews, the birthplace of golf and the royal love affair between Prince William and Kate Middleton. You'll have free time to wander the cobbled streets, visit the cathedral or simply savour a Scottish lunch overlooking the sea.
- Book your tour from Edinburgh and discover the coastline of the Kingdom of Fife.
- Explore St Andrews and its historic sites at your leisure.
- Enjoy the journey by luxury coach with a professional English-speaking guide.
What’s included
- Excursion to St Andrews and the villages of Fife
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert driver-guide with knowledge of the area
- Digital translations (guides written in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese)
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Step by Step
Enjoy a full day's sightseeing in the north of Scotland on this tour from Edinburgh to St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife, an experience that combines heritage, coastal scenery and Scottish legends.
The adventure begins by crossing the mighty Forth Bridge, an engineering landmark and one of the country's most recognisable sights. From there, we enter the historic Kingdom of Fife, passing through Aberdour before continuing along the east coast, known as the East Neuk of Fife, famous for its fishing villages and natural beauty.
Along the way you will visit some of the most picturesque places in the region:
- Anstruther, with its charming harbour and the National Fisheries Museum of Scotland.
- Pittenweem, Crail and St Monans, former fishing villages that thrived on the European maritime trade.
- St Andrews, the jewel of the day: a medieval town steeped in history, home to Scotland's oldest university, the world's most famous golf course and the remains of a majestic waterfront cathedral.
- Falkland, a photo stop in this picturesque village that served as a location for the Outlander series.
- Loch Leven and South Queensferry, combining nature, history and a last view of the Forth Bridge before returning to Edinburgh.
In St Andrews you will have approximately three hours of free time to explore its cobbled streets, visit monuments, enjoy its university atmosphere and have lunch in one of its cosy cafés or restaurants.
The tour takes place in a modern, air-conditioned coach, accompanied by an expert driver-guide (in English) who will tell you interesting facts, historical anecdotes and local legends. In addition, you will have digital translations with guides written in several languages (Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Mandarin Chinese) to follow the tour comfortably.
