St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour, limited to 16 people, for a memorable and personalized experience.
- Full-day small group tour to St. Andrews and Fife by mini-coach
- Cross the Forth Road Bridge
- Fishing villages of East Neuk
- Plenty of time in St Andrews, home of golf and Scotland's oldest university
- Falkland Palace
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people for a more personalized experience
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver/guide on this small group tour
- Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
What's Included
- Professional driver/guide
- Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach
- Small Group (max 16 people) for a more personal experience
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fees
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Edinburgh Bus StationEdinburgh EH1 3AY, UK
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:45 am
Itinerary
This small-group day trip to St. Andrews starts in central Edinburgh, where you’re picked up in the personalized comfort of a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Your guide narrates and makes plenty of stops, allowing for more intimate knowledge at each Scotland destination.
Traversing the Forth Road Bridge over the Firth of Forth, you’re treated to views of the Forth Rail Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the peninsular Kingdom of Fife, surrounded by the Firth of Tay and the North Sea, and listen to anecdotes about the photogenic coastal villages of East Neuk.
Make a stop in the harbor-side town of Anstruther before descending upon St. Andrews, a medieval town and 1,000-year-old capital of the Scottish Church. You have free time to stroll around the University of St. Andrews—attended by Prince William and the country’s oldest university—and see where golf is played at the Old Course.
Use your complimentary discount card her at local restaurants, shopping, and attractions.
On the return drive to Edinburgh, head to Falkland, a village dominated by the imposing Falkland Palace once belonging to Scotland’s royal family. Cross the Lomond Hills and see where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at Loch Leven.
Winner of the Inaugural Scottish Thistle Award for Sustainable Tourism, October 2007.
Traversing the Forth Road Bridge over the Firth of Forth, you’re treated to views of the Forth Rail Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the peninsular Kingdom of Fife, surrounded by the Firth of Tay and the North Sea, and listen to anecdotes about the photogenic coastal villages of East Neuk.
Make a stop in the harbor-side town of Anstruther before descending upon St. Andrews, a medieval town and 1,000-year-old capital of the Scottish Church. You have free time to stroll around the University of St. Andrews—attended by Prince William and the country’s oldest university—and see where golf is played at the Old Course.
Use your complimentary discount card her at local restaurants, shopping, and attractions.
On the return drive to Edinburgh, head to Falkland, a village dominated by the imposing Falkland Palace once belonging to Scotland’s royal family. Cross the Lomond Hills and see where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at Loch Leven.
Winner of the Inaugural Scottish Thistle Award for Sustainable Tourism, October 2007.
1
Forth Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Anstruther Harbour
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
St. Andrews
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Falkland Palace & Garden
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one small bag for onboard personal items.
- 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.
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q:What is the departure point for the St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour?
A:The tour departs from Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ
Feb 2023
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Dennis_Q
This tour was absolutely fabulous! The scenery was stunning—from the charming fishing villages of Fife to the historic beauty of St. Andrews. Our guide, Dave, was amazing! He was knowledgeable, funny, and made the day so enjoyable with great stories and local insights. Everything ran smoothly and felt perfectly paced. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Scotland—ask for Dave if you can!
Reviews
4.7
based on 2,024 reviews
Anne_M, Apr 2026
Very interested and well planned. Keith was an excellent driver/guide. His commentary was very interesting and informative. Never droned on just to talk. We would definitely take another tour with him.
Tim_S, Apr 2026
Our guides, Mike and Eric were engaging and very knowledgeable, funny and made the day fun. It was a dream to see the birthplace of golf at St. Andrews, another box checked off the bucket list.
Jordan_D, Apr 2026
Al, our driver/tour guide, was a wealth of historical information, as well as being absolutely hilarious and very kind. It was a special experience, so glad we went.
Linda_M, Apr 2026
Rabbies Tours was on time, communicated timing of all stops and added a touch of Scottish lore and humor. McClure was very personable.
Doreen_C, Apr 2026
Wonderful day excursion to St. Andrews with a couple of stops included. Nick was an excellent guide and driver. Well worth the price.
Donald_B, Apr 2026
Great trip. Nik full of great information. Well worth it. Perfect length of time. Very well organized
william_K, Apr 2026
Stuart was great, even though he kind of new on this route he was still very knowledgeable and entertaining. Had some problems with none English speaking clients, talking loudly and not being quite whilr Stuart was trying to inform us. He handled it very tackfully.
Mayra_Q, Apr 2026
The tour is exactly what I was looking for, a day trip to see highlights from the older golf town and fishermen village however I was expecting a well -knowledgeable driver/guide but instead we were listening stories about himself and his views about religion and politics. I paid for a tour trip just to learn history and see the beauty of the places , not to hear a guy talking about himself all the time and blaming rich people…..that’s why I gave 3 instead five stars in my review.
Carey_R, Apr 2026
Ewan was a great guide.
We loved the tour group size. All the stops along the tour are wonderful we covered a lot of ground in a short period.
Thomas_D, Apr 2026
Excellent! What a fun way to learn more about Scotland! We highly recommend taking this adventure!!!
JENNIFER_H, Apr 2026
Good tour and guide was very knowledgeable. Felt we were rushed in Falkland. Could have cut the St Andrews portion by half an hour and used that extra time at the palace.
Julie_D, Apr 2026
Beautiful scenery and lots of time to explore small towns along the coast
Loved St Andrew's and walking around the course
Michael_S, Apr 2026
Very informative and fun experience. Kieran, our guide was phenomenal, so funny. We really enjoyed the day.
Scott_E, Apr 2026
Adam was excellent and being at St Andrew’s was unforgettable. Drive gets a bit long but overall definitely recommend.
DeAnn_B, Apr 2026
Our tour driver was Jim Scott. He was fantastic and had a great sense of humor! We enjoyed learning about Scotland on our way to the beautiful St. Andrews.
Shannon_P, Apr 2026
Awesome tour to St. Andrews! Stephen was a great tour guide. The bus ride wasn’t that long with several stops along the way for pictures and visits to quaint villages. We enjoyed the smaller size tour. Stephen played great music and very informative on the rides to and from St. Andrews.
Elizabeth_D, Apr 2026
An excellent tour with Ally P! A great showcase of the Kingdom of Fife with endless local knowledge and stories. Multiple stops at notable locations with the main stop in St. Andrew. Ally took the time to show us the town prior to drop off so we knew where the main interest points were and even provided the option to get dropped off centrally or closer to the golf course. The golf course was welcoming to spectators and allowed walking on thru ways and photos on the course that don’t disrupt the players. All our stops had pay for use bathrooms (tap and coin) recommendation to pack snacks - you won’t want to spend your time getting food on your stops! Our drive back included some Scottish music references (Ally you’d host a great radio show!) we recommend this tour as a great day trip from the city!
Leah_H, Mar 2026
Great tour, neither hurried nor boring. The tour guide gave good information without overdoing it, and the area is stunning!
Donald_P, Mar 2026
A perfectly charming tour. As with all of our experiences with Rabbies, the entire day was top-shelf. Highly recommended!
Shere_G, Mar 2026
What a fun day with driver Andy! He was a hoot! Loved the countryside and shopping! You don’t need to be into golf!
Charles_H, Mar 2026
We had a wonderful tour of St Andrews and Fife.
Alex was great and made the trip enjoyable informative and fun.
Teri_S, Mar 2026
In my opinion, I would have shortened the time at St Andrew's so we could have made the most of entrance to the Falklands Palace...less than 30 min, or eliminated the stop under the bridge returning to Edinburgh. Either way, spent way to much on a palace admission I did not have enough time to enjoy!
Dennis_M, Mar 2026
It was an amazing experience! Alex was very entertaining throughout our trip and very knowledgeable! Worth the experience! Will soon try out other destinations in Scotland! Cheers!
Emily_W, Mar 2026
This tour is a great overview of coastal cities. St. Andrews was our favorite. Keith did an excellent job!
Ineta_S, Mar 2026
Very well organised, guides explained very well. Some funny stories. Beautiful coastal towns. Would recommend
Sherri_G, Mar 2026
Great small towns and countryside. Lots of history provided by our tour guide, Alex. Travel time was broken up with stops and places of interest.
Fletcher_V, Mar 2026
Shea did an excellent job sharing local stories, pointing out attractions, and providing an amazing tour. The sites were beautiful and I would recommend this tour.
Maggie_W, Mar 2026
A nice day trip around St Andrews and small villages. Good amount of stops and site seeing. The driver had good commentary on the areas we went to.
Marion_M, Mar 2026
A great day trip to the Kingdom of Fife made all the better by our guide Shea coupled with a clear sunny day. While the places we visited were beautiful and interesting, it was Shea , the storyteller and raconteur who brought everything to life …from the options of what to see at each stop, to the places to dine, to the current music of Scotland she played on the bus, each piece reflecting something we had seen or experienced that day. She’s also a great driver. Being from the area where she was born and bred she knew all the highways and byways. So enjoyable. Thank you Shea and Rabbie’s
Katelyn_S, Mar 2026
We truly enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend it! Beautiful places and a great itinerary, book it! You won’t be disappointed.
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