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St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Edinburgh

4.9 · 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by E2G Travel Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Hindi, PA, German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00, 10:01, 10:02, 10:03 · Hotel pickup from 204 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Combine St Andrews and Fife's fishing villages with St Fillan's cave on a private tour for your party.

Cave admission, bottled water and Scottish snacks are included; lunch and optional Falkland Palace entry are extra, and pricing is per group. 4.92 from 37 reviews at €669 per group/vehicle for 7h 30m.

In our comparison: #38 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices: per adult for a party of two, or per group where marked. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom
Sedan/SUVThe page priceHindi, PA, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, EnglishUp to 4 passengers Pickup included€669per group
MinivanHindi, PA, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, EnglishUp to 6 passengers Pickup included€753per group
Standard People CarrierHindi, PA, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, EnglishUp to 7 passengers Pickup included€789per group
Large People CarrierEnglishUp to 8 passengers Pickup included€849per group

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.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
  • Admission to St Fillan's cave
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity
  • Falkland Palace & Garden (optional)

Reviews

4.9
37 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 36 of 37

Star breakdown of all 37 ratings

5 stars
35 · 95%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and tailored routes, though some report unmet requests for stops or pickup

Praised

  • Guides share Scottish history and local stories throughout the drive
  • Itineraries adapt to travellers' interests and preferred stops
  • Clean, spacious vehicles and careful driving
  • Visits to St Andrews and opportunities to walk around the golf course

Complaints

  • Some praise flexible plans while others report unmet requests for stops or hotel pickup

Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 May 2024 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
10:00, 10:01, 10:02, 10:03 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 204 pickup points (204 pickup points listed by the operator, 204 of them hotels)
Operator
E2G Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

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 · #38 of 90€669 per group7h 30m4.92 (37)private
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7812h4.98 (406)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #38 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 €669 per group · Sedan/SUV