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St Andrews Tours: The 15 Best Days on the Fife Coast

39 tours  ·  from $21

A ruined cathedral, the oldest golf course in the world and the fishing villages along the Fife coast. These 15 day trips out of Edinburgh differ on how much time is spent in the town versus the coast road.

St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh - Three hours in St Andrews is the heart of the tour
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St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

1.St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,973 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to Anstruther, St Andrews, and Falkland. Your guide, possibly Andrew, Ewan, Neal, Kenny, or another Rabbie’s driver, shares Scottish history and local tips. You get about three hours in St Andrews, with time for the Old Course, cathedral ruins, lunch, shops, and the university.

“It was a great way to see other cities/towns outside of Edinburgh and not have to worry about driving or planning how to get there. The amount of time at each stop was enough time to get a feel for the places, eat and wander. We also had a beautiful sunny day. Thank you Kenny!”

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St Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm) - The Royal and Ancient Golf Club
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St Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

2.St Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

Walk through St Andrews with guides such as Fiona, Ken, Jamie, or Connor, linking the Old Course, university, cathedral, castle, and town gates in 90 minutes. Expect an easy, story-filled route in English, with exterior views rather than interior admissions. The advertised group size is small, but booking details allow up to 20 people.

“This was a good way to learn about St. Andrew’s and see some of the highlights and some things we would have never experienced. Connor (a university student) was a great guide filled with information & positivity who really made the tour enjoyable! It was an easy casual walk covering a fairly good area. This was a last minute booking and so glad we made it!”

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Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife - Anstruther and the East Neuk fishing villages
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Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

3.St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Travel from Edinburgh into Fife with a driver-guide, stopping at Anstruther and the old fishing villages of the East Neuk before three free hours in St Andrews. See the cathedral, university, cobbled streets, and famous golf links at your own pace, then pause in Falkland and South Queensferry on the return. Guides such as Stuart, Marty, and Ewan are known for history and humor.

“Our guide Marty was fantastic. Great historian and we had a wonderful experience. Stop offs were great. Thank you!”

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St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle in Spanish. - Falkland, el pueblo que hizo de Inverness en Outlander
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St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle in Spanish.

4.St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle in Spanish.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $89

Sal desde Edimburgo a las 8:00 para conocer South Queensferry, Falkland, St Andrews y Dunnottar Castle. Un guía en español, como Fin, Jessica o Raúl, combina historia, música escocesa y consejos prácticos durante unas 11 horas. El castillo no está incluido, pero sí el paseo costero hasta sus acantilados.

“The tour was well organized. Good amount of time spent at each of the stops. The tour guide and driver (Fin) had a well planned itinerary with fun facts about each of the places visited, recommendations on what to do and where to eat. Fin came prepared with music from Scottish artists of all genres. Along the way, Fin and an apprentice (Jessica) talked about Scottish history.”

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St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer - The Links and the early shape of golf
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St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

5.St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join Richard outside Hotel du Vin for a 75-minute shared walk through St Andrews golf history. You’ll visit the Old Course, Royal and Ancient, Grannie Clark’s Wynd, the 1st and 18th holes, Swilcan Bridge, and the Road Hole. Expect a fast-paced English tour for up to 15 people, with bridge photos included.

“This tour was excellent for both the golfers and non-golfers in our family. Lots of history - both old and recent, filled with facts, great photo opportunities. We toured in Sunday, so we’re able to walk the course without interrupting play. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Tour is at a pace thats comfortable with frequent stops to learn. This was a bucket list tour for my husband and didn’t disappoint!”

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St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History - St Andrews Cathedral and the old cemetery
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St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

6.St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Join an English-speaking local guide, often Richard, a St Andrews author and former caddie, for a 1-hour-45-minute walk through the university, cathedral, castle and Old Course. You’ll hear town and golf history, cross near the 1st and 18th fairways, and finish with photos at Swilcan Bridge. Good walking fitness and fluent English are essential.

“Great tour worth doing for golfers and non golfers alike. Learned a lot of history about St. Andrews and about the game of golf.”

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Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour - Meeting at Martyrs’ Monument
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Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour

7.Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your private guide at Martyrs’ Monument for a 90-minute walk through St. Andrews’ golfing story. You’ll see the R&A World Golf Museum from outside, visit the Himalayas Putting Course, study the Old Course, and pose on Swilcan Bridge. Guides including John, Ada, Andrew, Richard, Carol, and Sheila bring local stories and golf lore to life.

“That our booking did not go ahead blaming a computer error after getting an email at 7.03 are we excited about our tour at 10.30.We arrived at meeting place before time but no guide appeared. A guide from same company arrived at 10.50 for another tour and rang her company, st Andrew's walking tours, they did not have our booking. St Andrew's were great but I still missed my golf tour, all the way from Australia, and all I get from VIATOR is, we will refund you. I need to be compensated somehow.”

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St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow - Falkland’s royal streets and Outlander connection
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St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow

8.St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $50

Travel from Glasgow in a Mercedes mini-coach with up to 16 people, stopping at the Kelpies, Falkland, St Andrews, and Queensferry. You get nearly four hours for St Andrews, plus free time in Falkland. Guides such as John, Maggie, James, Stephen, and Jeff C. are known for history, humor, music, and useful local tips.

“John was a great guide. Very kind and witty and knowledgeable! And a great driver. This tour delivered beautiful views and we were blessed with the best weather! Definitely recommend this tour and Rabbies.”

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St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh - Lady’s Tower and the Fife coast
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St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh

9.St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend eight hours touring Fife from Edinburgh in an air-conditioned minibus, with stops at the Queensferry bridges, Lady’s Tower, St Andrews, and Dunfermline Abbey. Guides such as Perry, Magnus, Pete, and Jeff have earned strong praise for their stories and flexibility. Lunch and St Andrews Castle admission cost extra.

“Magnus was great! Friendly, fun and full of wonderful historical facts that we wouldn’t have likely learned otherwise. He was very respectful to accommodate the entire group by also letting everyone know he could give as much or little information, just let him know what worked. I would recommend this tour & Magnus did great striking a balance for everyone.”

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Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan - South Queensferry and the Forth Bridges
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Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

10.Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend eight hours with a private guide such as Alexander, Sandy, Gary, Hazel, or Sean, traveling from Edinburgh in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. See the Forth Bridges, Falkland Palace, St Andrews golf landmarks, castle and cathedral ruins, plus Pittenweem and Anstruther. Your guide can adjust the day around your interests.

“What an incredible day! Sandy is such a friendly and knowledgeable guide. He incorporated our personal requests and interests into our tour, adjusted plans as we went, and made our visit an all-around perfect day. The van was immaculate and we felt safe and well handled throughout our tour. Cannot recommend highly enough!!”

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St Andrews, Falkland and Fife Villages Tour from Edinburgh - Making the most of three hours in St Andrews
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St Andrews, Falkland and Fife Villages Tour from Edinburgh

11.St Andrews, Falkland and Fife Villages Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

Travel from Edinburgh to Fife for the three bridges, Anstruther Harbour, St Andrews, and Outlander filming sites in Falkland. You get about three hours in St Andrews, with time for the castle, cathedral, golf sights, food, and town streets. Guides such as Graham, Brody, Brian, and Dave add history and humor, though stop times can vary.

“Great Tour..Alex was excellent driver very informative...could have done with a little more time in the Falkland and Fife Villages maybe a little less time at St Andrews but everything was very nice.”

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Coastal Charms: St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour - St Andrews Castle shows the rougher side of power
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Coastal Charms: St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour

12.Coastal Charms: St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $567

Travel privately from Edinburgh to St Andrews and Fife in a luxury Mercedes minivan with a guide such as Stuart, Sean, Tam, or Joe. See the three Forth bridges, Falkland Palace, the Old Course, St Andrews Castle and Cathedral, Kingsbarns Distillery, and St Monans. The day is flexible, but admissions and lunch cost extra.

“Seeing the old course at Saint Andrews was our primary reason for the tour. Also learning more about the history of the area was interesting. Stuart was a good guide. He let us set the agenda of things we wanted to see and kept us moving along to maximize what we were able to see in the time we had.”

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St Andrews History Tours - Starting at St Mary’s College in 1538
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St Andrews History Tours

13.St Andrews History Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $20

Follow historian Richard Falconer through St Andrews for 90 minutes of stories, legends, and old stone. You’ll see St Mary’s College, the Pends, harbor, cathedral, castle, and Scotland’s oldest university. The private walk begins at 2 pm, costs $20.59 per person, and finishes near Market Street.

“Richard was a great tour guide and answered any question that was thrown at him. St Andrews is a can’t miss.”

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Watch Building Experience - St Andrews - Putting the watch together
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Watch Building Experience – St Andrews

14.Watch Building Experience – St Andrews

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $267

At Kartel Scotland’s St Andrews workshop, a master watch builder guides you through case, dial, and strap choices before helping assemble your personalized watch. Enjoy Scottish whisky, beer, wine, and snacks, then add a handwritten or text engraving. The one-hour private experience includes £195 store credit.

“Visited the main St Andrews shop in Scotland, the gentleman in the shop was extremely helpful, knowledgeable about the watches, how made, history of the brand and wide array of faces and straps available. I have to say these are beautiful watches, real prices of art and quality feel. Yes the movement is Japanese at present but proven reliability. I ended up with a gunmetal Knoydart on a leather strap. Very very pleased, thank you Kartel Watches. From Jonathan Stuart.”

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Private St Andrews, Dunfermline and Fife Day Tour from Edinburgh - Dunfermline Abbey and the royal ruins
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Private St Andrews, Dunfermline and Fife Day Tour from Edinburgh

15.Private St Andrews, Dunfermline and Fife Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from your Edinburgh address at 9 a.m. for a private eight-hour tour of St Andrews, Dunfermline, and Fife. You’ll see the Old Course, cathedral and castle ruins, Dunfermline Abbey, the Forth Rail Bridge, Anstruther Harbour, and the beach used in Chariots of Fire. Guides including Paul, Keith, Steven, James, and Alan are noted for adjusting the day to suit your group.

“Fun day trip from Edinburgh to St Andrews and back. Our guide, Steven arrived on time to pick us up in a nicely maintained and comfortable car and he continued to impress us with his thoughtfulness as the day progressed. Stops on the way to St Andrews and in little fishing villages along the North Sea on the way back to stretch our legs. We had plenty of time to explore St Andrews and have a nice lunch while there. Nicely done, Steven!”

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