St Andrews Tour: Explore Golf's Historic Home

Experience a serene one-day excursion to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour provides a leisurely trip, granting ample free time to explore St Andrews, renowned as Scotland’s home of golf. Uncover its charming cobbled streets, magnificent cathedral, and the picturesque fishing villages of Fife.

Duration: 8 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aberdour - Departing from Edinburgh, the journey crosses the iconic Forth Bridge into the historic “Kingdom of Fife,” passing through Aberdour before continuing into the East Neuk of Fife.
  • Anstruther Harbour - The tour stops in Anstruther, home to the Scottish Fisheries Museum, and then travels through the villages of Pittenweem, Crail, and…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Attraction Tickets
  • On-board restrooms
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 4 years old.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this…
Location
Timberbush Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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Giovit2026
Feb 27, 2026
A look across the harbor with Adam - Today, new day in Scotland, new Tour. We met Adam, an accommodating person from the very first moment. Adam is a guide who knows his stuff: we were taken by the hand, to visit the fishing villages of Fife, crossing the lawlands, to reach every village. Adam was able to keep the group together and explain point by point the story behind those villages, while also pointing out that the largest source of renewable energy used, comes from wind turbines. Every stop we made, it was like, a breathtaking view. As a water lover, what do I say to do? We also saw St Andrews Cathedral, the most important place on this trip, which also has a lovely beach. Finally Adam accompanied us to Falkland, a quiet village, which has its why. This Tour also left me with good memories. Would recommend, really.
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Alexandra_g
Feb 19, 2026
Great way to spend the day! - Fantastic tour! We were entertained with interesting facts, funny stories and beautiful scenery from start to finish. Graeme was wonderful!
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Kathleen_m
Dec 16, 2025
Highly recommend this tour! - This was such a fun, charming tour! Our guide, Gillian, was fantastic!! She gave us great historical background and pointed put excellent stops along the way.
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468ralitsad
Dec 12, 2025
Fishing Villages Tour with Neil - We enjoyed a wonderful tour of St Andrews and the Fishing Villages of Fife, led by our guide Neil. His resourcefulness and in-depth knowledge brought the history of the sites—and the region as a whole—to life. Neil also shared excellent, practical tips that enhanced our time during the walks. He was attentive to our needs throughout, making the trip exceptionally comfortable. We would highly recommend Neil and the St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife tour to anyone visiting the region during this quieter season who’s looking to explore off the bustling streets of Edinburgh for a day.
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Kim_e
Nov 16, 2025
A must do!!! - It was the best day! We saw and learned so much about Scotland and its history and about the people and places we visited. We fell in love with the countryside! Lorna MADE THE DAY WHAT IT WAS!!! She is an incredible asset to your company!
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Merridyj2018
Nov 3, 2025
Relaxing and informative day - The friendly welcome by our guide Gillian set the scene for a great day Excellent photo opportunities with fascinating historical commentary. Loved walking around St Andrews. Gillian gave good recommendations for shopping and food experiences as well.
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Stephen_h
Oct 20, 2025
St Andrews - One day trip to St Andrews with a few other stops. Coach ride was great and the stops were nice and scenic.
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U2816mpmikem
Oct 14, 2025
Loved this trip to St. Andrews! - Even if you're not a golfer you will enjoy this trip. Our guide was hilarious and kept us all laughing the whole time and learned a lot of history of the area. The cemetery and old church was very scenic and the town has a lot of shops and pubs. We visited on Sunday when normally the golf course is closed but there was a ProAm tournament with Bill Murray and other celebrities participating.
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Dvasconcellos
Oct 13, 2025
A must do in Scotland - From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations. Our guide, Neil, was incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, and passionate about the history of St Andrews and the surrounding Fife region. Very well organized and with enough time to enjoy each stop. We were lucky with blue skies and warm weather.
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Marcv80
Oct 20, 2025
Very nice visit - Very nice visit the Ash guide was great, very good knowledge of the different stages, the town of St Andrews is very nice.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).