--- title: St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 510 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 30 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-kingdom-of-fife-fishing-villages-private-day-tour/ --- # St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour **Guidekin's take:** St Andrews and the East Neuk fishing villages feature on a private tour for your party, with a flexible route. Edinburgh pickup, minivan transport, snacks and water are included; optional St Andrews Castle entry costs extra. 5 from 36 reviews at €510 per person for 8h. ## Overview Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a luxury Mercedes minivan. The Kingdom of Fife is one of Scotland's most rewarding day trips from Edinburgh — and one of its most underrated. On this fully private tour, you'll cross the iconic Forth Bridge into a region packed with medieval history, dramatic coastline, world-famous golf, and the kind of hidden-gem fishing villages that most visitors never find. Your day is built around you. Travel in a luxury minivan with a dedicated local guide. There are no strangers on this tour, no fixed pace, and no rushing — just you, your group, and a guide who knows this corner of Scotland inside out. Snacks and bottled water are provided throughout the day. Your guide handles all the driving, navigation, and timing, so you can simply enjoy the journey. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 235 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Snacks and Scottish shortbread en route - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 4+: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €510 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Hopscotch Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Bottled water throughout - Private transport in a luxury minivan - Door-to-door pickup and drop-off in Edinburgh - Flexible itinerary tailored to your group's interests - Photo stops at scenic coastal viewpoints - Snacks and Scottish shortbread en route - Dedicated local guide throughout the full day ## Not included - We will make an optional reservation at the Tom Morris Bar & Grill overlooking the Old Course at St Andrews. A firm favourite with our guests! - Optional Entry to St Andrews Castle - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Forth Road Bridge** (30m) - As you leave Edinburgh, one of the first things you’ll see is the Forth Rail Bridge. An iconic image of Scotland, the famous red structure was voted the most important manmade structure in Scotland, so it’s no wonder it’s now become a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Travel time... 2. **Pittenweem** (30m) - Explore the fishing villages of East Neuk and Fife and witness the dramatic scenery on offer. (Travel time between locations is the difference in the tour length) 3. **The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews** (3h) - Visit the world-famous St Andrews Golf Course. No visit is complete without seeing the famous fairway before stopping for a photo at the Swilcan Bridge and clubhouse. On a headland to the north of St Andrews stand the ruins of the city's castle, the main residence of the... 4. **Enjoy lunch with local Scottish produce at the Tom Morris Grill with stunning...** (1h) - Enjoy lunch with local Scottish produce at the Tom Morris Grill with stunning views across St Andrews Golf Course. We will make a reservation on your behalf - subject to availability. 5. **St Andrews Cathedral** (30m) - The largest church ever built in Scotland St Andrews Cathedral was the centre of the Catholic Church in Scotland until its ruin following the Scottish Reformation. Take a walk around the ruins and marvel at the impressive scale of this special place. 6. **St Andrews Castle** (1h) - There has been a castle standing on this coastal location since the late 12 th Century. Now a ruin this castle played an important role in the history of Scotland from the Wars of Independence to the Scottish Reformation. ## 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 235 ## 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 Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1020 | €510 | | 4 | €1024 | €256 | | 6 | €1020 | €170 | 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 · #30 of 90** | €510 | 8h | 5.0 (36) | 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 #30 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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