St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife from Edinburgh

Highlights

  • Discover the villages of Fife and St. Andrews on a day trip from Edinburgh

  • Enjoy free time to explore Anstruther and St. Andrews at your own pace

  • Capture lovely views across the Firth of Forth from the Forth Bridge

  • Convenient round-trip travel by air-conditioned bus from central Edinburgh

Summary

Board your bus in central Edinburgh in the morning, then begin your full-day tour as you head across the Forth Rail Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife. Along the way, pause to enjoy sweeping views over the Firth of Forth. Pass traditional Fife fishing and mining villages including St. Monans and Pittenweem, and stop in pretty Anstruther to explore the coastal town on foot. In historic St. Andrews, enjoy lunch (own expense) and hours of free time to explore at your leisure. Stroll along medieval streets to the charming harbor, take in the sea air on a beach walk, and visit the castle or cathedral ruins. En route back to Edinburgh, drive through the Lomond Hills and past natural attractions such as Loch Leven, then over the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge. Your tour ends at your original departure point in central Edinburgh.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours 48 minutes
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Why take this tour?

St. Andrews, lying in a far corner of eastern Scotland, beckons with beautiful coastline and medieval history. On this full-day sightseeing tour from Edinburgh, take the scenic route to St. Andrews through traditional Fife towns including Anstruther. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned bus from central Edinburgh with your guide and enjoy beautiful views over coastal Scotland—with free time to explore at your leisure.

What’s included?

  • Driver/guide

  • Live commentary on board

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Attraction Tickets

  • Entry/Admission - St Andrews Cathedral

  • Entry/Admission - St Andrews Castle

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h 45m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

About operator:

5 Star, Highland coach tours for individuals and groups departing from Edinburgh and Glasgow, daily, all year. See Scotland at its Best: Loch Ness, Loch Lomond, Oban, Inverness, Orkney, and more. Passionate, experienced guides, contemporary Mercedes vehicles, multi-lingual tour descriptions including Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese and Russian.

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