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Private St Andrews, Dunfermline and Fife Day Tour from Edinburgh

4.6 · 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Ecosse Executive Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 147 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Link South Queensferry, Dunfermline, Lower Largo and St Andrews on a private tour for your party.

A driver with commentary and hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included; food is extra and the booking is priced per group for up to eight people. 4.59 from 39 reviews at €862 per group/vehicle for 8h.

In our comparison: #65 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €862 per group.

Included and not included

  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
39 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 35 of 39

Star breakdown of all 39 ratings

5 stars
34 · 87%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 3%
1 star
3 · 8%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise flexible itineraries and engaging guides; some report late or missed pickups

Praised

  • Flexible itineraries adapted to personal interests and preferred stops
  • Many praise the guides' stories and knowledge of Scottish history
  • St Andrews and the Old Course are frequent highlights for golf fans
  • Visits to Falkland and fishing villages are valued stops along the way

Complaints

  • Late or missed pickups disrupted some planned days
  • Vehicles that differed from the type booked

Written by Guidekin from the 39 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 April 2016 to 5 February 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 147 pickup points (147 pickup points listed by the operator, 142 of them hotels)
Operator
Ecosse Executive; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

A full day visiting the beautiful towns of South Queensferry, Dunfermline, Lower Largo and the iconic St Andrews. The tour includes a visit to the 11th century abbey of Dunfermline and the Tomb of King Robert "The" Bruce. The birthplace of Robinson Crusoe and the "Home of golf", St Andrews. In St Andrews you have plenty of time to explore the little streets, the ruins of the castle and Cathedral and take a stroll on the famous "Old Course".

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, Lunch

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #65 of 90€862 per group8h4.59 (39)private
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7812h4.98 (405)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #65 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €944, median €78; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh

From €862 per group