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title: St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Edinburgh
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 666
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 37
duration_minutes: 450
languages: [hi, pa, de, pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 38 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-fishing-villages-of-fife-private-tour-from-edinburgh/
---

# St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Edinburgh

**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 €666 per group/vehicle for 7h 30m.

## Overview

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Edinburgh.

Hopefully meet our famous Highland 'Coos'.

Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge spanning the river forth.

Visit the Renaissance Falkland Palace, home to the oldest tennis court in Britain, and made famous by the Outlander TV series.

Explore the Medieval town of St Andrews with its quaint cafes and shops.

Take a photo of the 'Old Course', Scotland most famous golf course and home to Golf world wide. 

Visit Fife's once bustling fishing villages.

Visit St Fillan's cave

Explore the best Fife beach in the hunt for Sea Glass and sea shells.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 204 pickup points
- 4 start times: between 10:00 and 10:03
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €666 per group/vehicle for the Sedan/SUV option; other options up to €844
- Duration: 7h 30m
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: E2G Travel

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan/SUV | €666 per group | Hindi, PA, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, English | Up to 4 passengers Pickup included |
| Minivan | €749 per group | Hindi, PA, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, English | Up to 6 passengers Pickup included |
| Standard People Carrier | €785 per group | Hindi, PA, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, English | Up to 7 passengers Pickup included |
| Large People Carrier | €844 per group | English | Up to 8 passengers Pickup included |

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
- Admission to St Fillan's cave

## Not included

- Lunch
- Gratuity
- Falkland Palace & Garden (optional)

## Itinerary

1. **Swanston Farm** (10m) - Meet the three resident Highland 'Coos', Thelma, Louise and Angus (Not available from South Queensferry)
2. **Forth Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - The Forth Rail Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1890, spans the river Forth alongside it's sister bridges built in 1964 and most recently 2017.
3. **Falkland Palace & Garden** (1h) - The Renaissance Falkland Palace was commissioned by King James IV, and was a favourite retreat place for Mary Queen of Scots. It also has the oldest real tennis court in the world. The hit TV series Outlander was filmed in the village, where Frank and Claire celebrated their...
4. **St. Andrews** (1h 30m) - Home to Golf, the oldest University in Scotland and a great Cathedral built as early as 1158, St Andrews was the centre of Catholicism in Scotland. You will have the chance to have your picture taken at the iconic Old Course, and explore the small medieval town, bustling with...
5. **Pittenweem Harbour** (30m) - We will make our way along the East Neuk, passing through the many fishing villages before stopping at the once bustling fishing village of Pittenweem, here we will visit St Fillan's cave, home to an Irish missionary in the 7th century
6. **Pathead Sands** (1h) - One of the best beaches in Fife for hunting for Sea shells and Sea glass, which are often found on the beach thanks to the two local Glass factories that were located here 100 years ago. Back then, unwanted glass was dumped into the sea and still washes up on the beach here...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 10:01, 10:02, 10:03
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 204

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total drive time between attractions including pickup and drop off is 3 hrs 20 mins with 4hrs 10mins at the attractions
- Falkland Palace is Open from 1st March to 31st October from 11:00am, alternative attractions will be offered when it's closed
- Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
- Swanston farm is not included when starting from South Queensferry, your guide will try and find Highland Cows elsewhere, but is not a guarantee on the day.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €666 | €333 |
| 4 | €666 | €167 |
| 6 | €749 | €125 |

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 · #38 of 90** | €666 per group | 7h 30m | 4.92 (37) | 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 #38 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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