--- title: St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 106 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 68 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 54 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-fife-coast-walk-historic-abbey-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Combine time in St Andrews with the Fife Coast and Dunfermline Abbey in a small shared group capped at sixteen. Air-conditioned transport is included; lunch and St Andrews Castle entry cost extra, and no food containing nuts is allowed in the vehicle. 4.81 from 68 reviews at €106 per person for 8h. ## Overview 16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour You'll have plenty of time to explore the famous and historic town of St Andrews. Visit locations such as the St Andrews Old Course, St Andrews Castle and Cathedral. Walk the cobbled streets and explore Scotland's oldest university. Discover locations such as Queensferry Crossing bridges and Dunfermline Abbey, the last resting location of the mighty King Robert the Bruce - Think Braveheart ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €106: ages 12 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €106 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 68 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Experience Scotland's Wild ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lunch - St Andrews Castle entry Fees ## Itinerary 1. **Queensferry Crossing** (15m) - Get some spectacular views and hear stories about all three of the beautiful Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridges 2. **Lady's Tower** (45m) - Go for a short coastal walk at Lady Tower and Lighthouse and discover the history and beauty of this area 3. **St Andrews Cathedral** (30m) - Walk through the ancient ruins of one of Scotland's grandest Cathedrals 4. **St Andrews Castle** (30m) - Have the choice of visiting St Andrews Castle - Entry Fee not included 5. **St. Andrews** (1h) - Visit the historic town of St Andrews and have the chance to walk the ancient streets and enjoy some lunch at one of the many locations 6. **Dunfermline** (pass by, no stop) - Discover the town of Dunfermline as you travel to the historic Dunfermline Abbey 7. **Dunfermline Abbey and Palace** (1h) - Visit the historic Dunfermline Abbey and discover the resting location of historic Kings and Queens 8. **Cupar** (pass by, no stop) - Travel through this gorgeous wee town of Cupar as you get ready for a lovely scenic walk at Loch Leven Nature Reserve 9. **Edinburgh** (15m) - Start your tour of St Andrews, Dunfermline Abbey and Coastal walk in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland ## 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 Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJd4YiXaTHh0gR725jCG-cBO4 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - All our Tour vehicles are "Nut Free Zones" Can you please ensure you do not bring any food products with nuts as we've had clients and Tour Guide with severe nut allergies and want to ensure our Tour Vehicles are as safe as possible for everyone. Thank you for not bringing any products containing nuts on your tour. - Food and snacks For lunch, you will have the opportunity to buy a delicious meal or snack in St Andrews ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #54 of 90** | €106 | 8h | 4.81 (68) | 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 #54 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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