--- title: Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 238 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 64 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 29 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/kingdom-of-fife-st-andrews-full-day-guided-private-tour-in-a-premium-minivan/ --- # Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan **Guidekin's take:** The fishing villages of the East Neuk and St Andrews shape a private tour for your party through the Kingdom of Fife. A guide, air-conditioned transport, onboard WiFi and bottled water are included; pricing is per person despite the private format. 4.94 from 64 reviews at €238 per person for 8h. ## Overview The Kingdom of Fife is a beautiful area to the North of Edinburgh. With its industrious towns in the south west to the picturesque fishing villages of the ‘East Neuk’ and the world-famous home of golf and University town of St Andrews. Fife has a varied and interesting history and is an important region in history and in modern Scotland. Book this bespoke private tour and see more of the sights of this beautiful area complete with the guidance or your knowledgeable driver & guide. Our tours are conducted in our premium Mercedes Minivans with plenty of baggage space, air conditioning and complimentary water & snacks for each guest. It is also possible to visit the fantastic distillery at Lindores Abbey. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 150 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €238 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 64 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Experienced Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Private transportation - WiFi on board - Bottled water - Kilt-wearing professional local guide - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Itinerary 1. **South Queensferry** (20m) - We stop to take in the views of the Forth Bridges at South Queensferry and drive through its quaint Main Street. 2. **Falkland Palace & Garden** (1h) - We will stop to admire Falkland Palace and its history, with the option to visit the monument if you wish. 3. **The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews** (30m) - The home of golf, a must for all golfers and fans alike. View the famous fairways and cross the world-famous Swilken bridge 4. **St Andrews Castle** (1h) - We will experience St Andrews Castle, with an optional tour inside the monument as per your wishes. 5. **St Andrews Cathedral** (30m) - The ruins of St Andrews Cathedral include the graves of old and young Tom Morris, credited with popularising the modern game of golf. 6. **Pittenweem Harbour** (20m) - We will stop to admire the picturesque village of Pittenweem. 7. **Anstruther Harbour** (30m) - Anstruther is a local fishing port with a small North Sea fleet. Call in to the famous fish & chip shop, reputedly the best chippy in the world! ## 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 All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Pickup points listed by the operator: 150 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €476 | €238 | | 4 | €596 | €149 | | 6 | €594 | €99 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Edinburgh start at €54 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 90** | €238 | 8h | 4.94 (64) | private | | [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 #29 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. 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