--- title: St Andrews, Falkland and Fife Villages Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 55 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 63 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/st-andrews-falkland-and-fife-villages-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # St Andrews, Falkland and Fife Villages Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Combine the East Neuk fishing villages with Falkland and St Andrews on a day trip from Edinburgh. A driver-guide is included; food and drinks are extra, and children under three cannot join. 4.69 from 55 reviews at €65 per person for 9h. ## Overview This tour combines stunning East Neuk fishing villages, the beautiful town of Falkland, and St Andrews: a place of history, culture, and golf. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please check in with Highland Experience… - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €63: ages 3 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 55 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Highland Experience Tours ## What's included - Driver/guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Forth Road Bridge** (15m) - After departing Edinburgh's Old Town we will make a stop at the 3 bridges to enjoy the view and stretch our legs 2. **Anstruther Harbour** (30m) - We will enjoy a stop at Anstruther Harbour, a pretty fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife. 3. **St Andrews Castle** (3h) - You will visit the historic town of St Andrews where you can choose what to see and do. 4. **Falkland** (1h) - You can visit Falkland, the filming location for Outlander, and see Mrs. Baird’s B&B (known as The Covenant Hotel Cottage) or pay to enter the Palace and Gardens (subject to availability- closed 1 Nov–28 Feb 2025) ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Sun - Departures: 09:30 - 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 Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 09:15 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJE9foZ4XHh0gR3InNsEnXwgs ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of ID may be required at check in ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #63 of 90** | €65 | 9h | 4.69 (55) | 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 #63 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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