St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife: Guided Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Leave Edinburgh and head to the viewpoint of the Forth Bridges in Scotland. Enter the Kingdom of Fife, traveling through hills and farmlands.
Arrive at the East Neuk, known for its coastal villages and maritime history. Stop at the fishing village of Anstruther, locally called “Ainster.”
Next, visit St Andrews, home to Scotland’s oldest university, an ancient golf course, and the ruins of a cathedral and a castle. Stop for lunch (at your own cost) and decide how to spend your time.
Proceed to the village of Falkland. Wander the cobbled streets and look for filming locations from the TV series, Outlander. End the tour with a ride back to Edinburgh.
What's included
FAQ
The tour begins with a departure from Edinburgh and a drive to the viewpoint of the Forth Bridges. From there, you head into the Kingdom of Fife through scenic hills and farmland. You’ll visit the East Neuk and stop in the fishing village of Anstruther (locally known as “Ainster”), then continue to St Andrews—home to Scotland’s oldest university, an iconic ancient golf course, and the ruins of a cathedral and a castle. After some free time for lunch (at your own cost), the tour proceeds to Falkland, where you can explore the cobbled streets and look out for filming locations connected to the TV series Outlander. The day ends with the return journey back to Edinburgh.
The total duration is 08:30, starting with pickup/departure from Edinburgh and including travel time between stops, guided sightseeing, and time to explore key locations. You’ll also have a designated lunch stop where you can choose where and what to eat at your own cost.
Key stops include: (1) a viewpoint of the Forth Bridges for panoramic views; (2) the East Neuk coastal region known for maritime history; (3) Anstruther (“Ainster”), a classic working fishing village with a lively harbour atmosphere; (4) St Andrews, featuring Scotland’s oldest university, the ancient golf course, and the ruins of a cathedral and castle; and (5) Falkland, a charming village with cobbled streets and popular Outlander filming locations. Afterward, you travel back to Edinburgh.
Lunch is not included in the price. During the St Andrews portion of the tour, you’ll stop for lunch and you can purchase food on your own (at your own cost). The guided team will give you time to decide how you’d like to spend your lunch break and free time.
Yes—there is time built in for you to explore independently. After arriving in St Andrews and during the lunch stop, you can decide how to spend your time, whether that’s taking in the historic sights, strolling around the town, or spending time near the ancient golf course and cathedral/castle ruins. The remainder of the day follows a guided route with scheduled viewpoints and village stops, ending with a ride back to Edinburgh.
