St Andrews and The Kingdom of Fife Day Tour from Edinburgh
4.4
8 Ratings
Edinburgh

Embark on a picturesque voyage through quaint fishing towns and the stunning Fife, with an allocation of over 2 hours to explore St Andrews. Gain an exclusive view of the iconic bridges, idyllic villages, and Scotland’s rich golfing legacy. Experience the splendor of The East Neuk of Fife and seize the chance to relish a traditional fish supper.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • We start off in Edinburgh and make our way to South Queensferry to marvel at the Forth Bridges, offering us the opportunity to capture images of three of the world’s most impressive bridges.
  • As we cross the River Forth, we halt at the glorious Dunfermline Abbey, the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce. You will have the opportunity to photograph his richly decorated tomb, explore the Abbey and its surroundings, and witness the aftermath of the religious reformation that led to the destruction and desecration of several churches in the name of divinity.
  • As we swing past Carnegie Hall (birthplace of Andrew Carnegie, a renowned philanthropist), we make our way along the Fife coast, stopping by the quaint fishing hamlets of the ‘East Neuk’, with a break in Anstruther, a former Herring powerhouse. Here, you can seize the opportunity to taste “Scotland’s best fish and chips” or grab a bite at the Fisheries Museum.
  • Our journey continues to St Andrews, a hub for golf, faith and the renowned St Andrews University. You can spend up to 2 ½ hours in these historically rich and visually appealing settings. The sandy beach that was seen in the film ‘Chariots of Fire’ is especially attractive during good weather, as are the 16th Century tunnels beneath the Castle.
What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel Drop off
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations. Customer must be able to board and disembark coach using the steps
Location
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Waterloo Place
Our main departure point is from the Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place. If you wish to request an alternative pickup point please contact us directly at least 24 hours before departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Svenja
Jun 11, 2023
Perfect mixture of history and sightseeing with the best driver ever - We were rebooked to this tour as the original tour to Glasgow and the Lowlands was cancelled. And what a luck we had! The tour was amazing with great stops at many important historic sides. We had plenty of time at the stops and were able to do a bit of sightseeing ourselves, e.g. the castle in St. Andrews. The highlight of the tour though was our driver Brendan („with an a“), who made the whole trip the most enjoyable experience. He provided us with so much information, had a great humor und was even a great singer. Thank you so much for this wonderful trip! P.S.: we are from Germany and it was easy to follow all the stories, so no worries for all non-native speakers!
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B8464mtanitap
Jun 27, 2022
Great Tour Guide (Brian) - The bus picks you up at your hotel, as per the itinerary it is exactly as stated and get dropped off close to your hotel. The best part for us was our tour guide Brian. He knows the history very well and explained all the sites to us. He provided recommendations, also suggested places to avoid and how to use our time efficiently while at each stop. The little fishing villages of the ‘East Neuk', we highly suggest eating fish and chips and mussels, it is so fresh and delicious. We went to the Golf museum, it was ok. Overall, we recommend this bus tour with Gray Line Edinburgh, Scotland
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Leslie
Aug 20, 2019
Great tour - I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone whether you like golf or not. So much more than that. Had an awesome tour guide.
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Ronknowlton28
Sep 18, 2017
Dougie was late but sociable, but his... - <p>Dougie was late but sociable, but his scottish accent made understanding difficult</p>
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Amaniban
Jul 12, 2017
Dougie was informative and... - <p>Dougie was informative and entertaining. An English translation would also be helpful along with other languages that were made available.</p>
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S8393cgjasonm
Apr 16, 2023
Nice tour - Was a good tour but have a complaint about both coach drivers we had. The first one who drove the feeder bus felt the need to shout out the window and insult a bicycle rider in Edinburgh. Then our main coach driver/guide who was good at his job I felt let himself down right at the end as we only had a few pounds to hand for a tip and he made a sarcastic comment about not being able to buy a drink with that amount! Seriously, don't let yourself down or your company. Remember tips are not compulsory but good customer service is.
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