Kingdom of Fife and St Andrews Tour: Visit to Historic Sites and Whisky Distillery
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28 Ratings
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Uncover the coastal charms of St. Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife on our exclusive private day tour. Explore historic sites, including Falkland Palace & Garden and St Andrews Castle, and indulge in a whisky tasting at Kingsbarns Distillery.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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View Point, Forth Bridges - Photostop at the iconic Forth Bridges.
This is one of the only one places in the whole of Scotland to view architecture from 3 different centuries; so cameras at the ready! - Falkland Palace & Garden - A favourite country retreat for the Royal Stewart family including a young Mary, Queen of Scots. Stroll the beautiful gardens and discover one of Britains oldest tennis courts.
- The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - As the longly disputed spiritual home of golf exploring St Andrews legendary fairways and the obligatory photo on the Swilken Bridge is an experience that will undoubtedly last a lifetime!
- St Andrews Castle - The birthplace of kings, home to bishops and a notorious prison, this often overlooked castle ruin has all this history and more if you choose to take wander within it’s walls.
- St Andrews Cathedral - Once a mecca for pilgrims from all over the christian world, this ruin is still breathtaking in its grandeur and size.
- Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre - Welcome to the home of Kingsbarns Whisky and Darnley’s Gin; where we’ll be discovering more about the 3 year and 1 day production process in one unbelievable tour!
- St Monans Harbour - It really doesn’t get any more picturesque than the quaint fishing village of St Monans, which is famed as one of the most well preserved 14th century villages in Scotland!
What's Included
- Live commentary
- Door to door pick up service
- On-board WiFi
- Air-Conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water for duration of tour
- Private Transportation in Luxury Mercedes Mini Van (V-Class)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tip & Gratuity
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the enticing seaside allure of St. Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife with our thoughtfully crafted private day tour, meticulously created by TRIPorganiser. As a family-operated enterprise focussed on genuine travel encounters, we extend an invitation for you to delve into the heart of Scotland’s vast cultural wealth within this striking locale.
Begin your voyage with a tour of the renowned Falkland Palace & Garden, an encapsulation of majestic history. Discover the internationally known St Andrews Golf Course, wander through the enchanting St Andrews Castle and Cathedral. Afterwards, delight your palate at Kingsbarns Distillery, where the ancestral craft of whisky distillation is vividly presented.
This personalized tour is designed to reflect your preferences, delivering a balanced fusion of history, golf, and distilleries. In a single day, grasp the quintessence of Scotland’s legacy, as the Kingdom of Fife reveals its compact Scotland magnetism. Accompany us on a memorable exploration of this captivating region of the nation.
- Car booster seat required for children under 135cm
Location
View Point, Forth Bridges
A904
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Maryhp289cq
Dec 9, 2023
Fantastic private tour - A wonderful, personalized tour with Sean who made sure we saw what we wanted to see. He has a wealth of knowledge of Scotland and was a delight to learn from. Nothing about the day was rushed so we felt we got more than our money’s worth. Communication was great. Excellent tour!
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Katherinemm88
Oct 25, 2023
A memorable and fun day exploring! - This was the most incredible day experience traveling I've ever had! My parents and I were lucky enough to have Stuart as our driver and tour guide for the day out to St. Andrew's and the coastal sites of the Kingdom of Fife. Stuart was the nicest and SO knowledgeable of the area and its history. We learned so much along the way and got to see everything that interested us due to the way he tailored the day around our preferences. The car was very comfortable and the stops along the way were perfectly timed so the pace was great for us. Before heading out to St. Andrew's, we even got to spend some time going through the beautiful streets of Edinburgh that we never would have known existed. Stuart not only became a personal photographer of ours but a good friend throughout the experience. I highly recommend to anyone looking to explore beautiful St. Andrew's and the coast -- whether it be by yourself, with a partner, family or friends. Thank you so much, Stuart!!
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Saptarshi_g
Oct 24, 2023
Personalised experience of St Andrews & Falkland - This is a great trip with personalised experience… It was really well planned and organised by our guide, Mr. Stuart, a lovely human being with such a good soul… what to say … I feel he touched my life in a short span of time… extremely gr8 talking to him about almost everything…I definitely recommend this trip for anyone coming to Edinburgh
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Marcia_w
Oct 15, 2023
Wonderful coastal tour - Leaving Edinburgh, Stuart, our guide, passed along local history as we headed across the Queens Ferry Crossing on our way to St. Andrews and the quaint coastal villages. It was a beautiful day trip out of the city that showed us the rural areas and the coastline. Stuart had so many interesting stories to share and we had wonderful conversations about the history of Scotland, as well as current events. It was a delightful tour and we cannot thank Stuart enough for his knowledge and kindness.
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Ameliatrav1
Oct 1, 2023
Incredible Tour - First, I would have given 5.5 stars to Stuart our guide for the day. This is the best tour of our trip. Stuart was informative, fun and knowledgeable throughout the tour. He took his time and we never felt rushed at any of our stops. I throughly enjoyed experiencing all aspects of the Old Course at St Andrews and walking around St Andrews University and the ruins of the Cathedral. We had a great stop in Falkland and learned about Johnny Cash discovering his ancestors. He also stopped on the way up at Lallybroch Jamie’s house in Outlander. All in all a great day!!
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Andrea_b
Aug 23, 2023
The perfect way to visit St. Andrews. - Stuart was the perfect guide!! He was very knowledgeable, professional and personable. We really enjoyed all aspects of the tour. Thank you!
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William_c
Aug 18, 2023
Very informative experience. - 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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Roger_h
Aug 7, 2023
Private St. Andrew’s Tour - My wife and I and my son (20 years old) went on this tour with our private driver, named Joe. Our driver showed up on time and was very courteous and informative. He was also able to adapt our tour to what we wanted to do. The St. Andrew’s tour was our favorite.
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O4310apmindyh
Aug 5, 2023
A Great Day in St. Andrews - My family had a great day with Stuart! My husband and son are huge golf fans and were thrilled to spend time at St. Andrews. It was lovely to have lunch at the Tom Morris Bar and Grill. Stuart was full of knowledge about the club and town. We visited the St. Andrew’s Cathedral and walked through the town. On the drive back to Edinburgh we stopped in a fishing village which was charming and drove through a seaside resort town. Stuart was full of interesting facts and we really enjoyed our time with him. He also found many perfect spots for pictures. Also, Beryl was very helpful and responsive when setting up the tour in the days beforehand. We are all extremely satisfied with our tour!
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Stephenv295
Jul 29, 2023
Ideal tailored tour - Sean was the ideal tour guide- he listened to what we wanted to do (small villages to walk through and no interest in golf) and gave us the perfect tour including Falkirk, Crail and old town St Andrews. Very safe driver also. And he wore kilts to boot!
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