--- title: Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 68 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 522 duration_minutes: 525 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 78 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-st-andrews-the-fishing-villages-of-fife/ --- # Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife **Guidekin's take:** Free time in St Andrews lets you explore independently alongside visits to the fishing villages of Fife. Air-conditioned transport and live commentary are included; attraction tickets and meals are extra. 4.71 from 522 reviews at €68 per person for 8h 45m. ## Overview Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St Andrews - Scotland's home of golf. Discover its cobbled streets, spectacular cathedral, as well as the fishing villages of Fife. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €65: ages 4 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €68 per person - Duration: 8h 45m - Rating: 4.71/5 from 522 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Timberbush Tours ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board - Knowledgeable driver-guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Attraction Tickets - Restroom on board - WiFi on board ## Itinerary 1. **Aberdour** (pass by, no stop) - We leave Edinburgh, crossing the iconic Forth Bridge, into the ancient “Kingdom of Fife”, passing through Aberdour before continuing into the East Neuk of Fife. 2. **Anstruther Harbour** (45m) - We stop in the town of Anstruther, home of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, then we travel through the villages of Pittenweem, Crail and St. Monans, once thriving fishing centres which were made prosperous by trade within the continent. 3. **St. Andrews** (3h) - We arrive in the beautiful medieval town of St. Andrews in time for lunch. Here you can enjoy a walk around the town, where Prince William met Kate, home to the oldest university in Scotland, famous Cathedral (optional extra) and golf course. Enjoy approximately three hours... 4. **Falkland** (15m) - Heading homewards we travel across the Lomond hills to Falkland for a photo stop. The village was used as the setting for 1960s Inverness in the Outlander series. 5. **South Queensferry** (15m) - Enjoy a fantastic photo stop at South Queenferry, offering spectacular views of the 3 bridges that cross the Forth. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ9bZ-iprHh0gR7dBw_WOL7kY ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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 occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund. - Unfortunately due to health and safety concerns St. Andrews Castle & Cathedral are currently partially closed. - Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request. - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. - Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #78 of 90** | €68 | 8h 45m | 4.71 (522) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | Ranked #78 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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