--- title: St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 73 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 2225 duration_minutes: 510 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: A shorter day? rank_in_category: 79 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-the-fishing-villages-of-fife-small-group-day-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife combine coastal scenery, university architecture and golf heritage. Travel in a small shared group of up to sixteen with a driver-guide and mini-coach transport; admission fees and hotel pickup are excluded. 4.73 from 2225 reviews at €73 per person for 8h 30m. **A shorter day?:** Choose St Andrews and Anstruther by minicoach for a shorter day: 8h 30m at €73 per person, 4.73 from 2225 reviews; admission fees cost extra. Trade-off: Admission fees excluded from €73 per person. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Contrast elegant architecture with sweeping coastal views. Compare the ruins of a wind-swept castle with the curves of an ancient golf course. And visit Scottish villages and towns that offer far more than their small size should allow. An ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and quaint coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:45: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified - Children from €70: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €73 per person - Duration: 8h 30m - Rating: 4.73/5 from 2225 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rabbies Trail Burners ## What's included - Small Group (max 16 people) for a more personal experience - Professional driver/guide - Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop off - Food and drinks, unless specified - Admission fees ## Itinerary 1. **Forth Bridge** (10m) - Say goodbye to Edinburgh as we head towards one of Scotland's most iconic viewpoints: the Forth Bridges Viewpoint. Opened in 1890, 1964, and 2017, these three bridges -despite their differences - oddly complement each other. 2. **Anstruther Harbour** (30m) - Stop in the traditional fishing village of Anstruther (known as 'Ainster' locally), where you can check out the old cobbled streets and take a walk along the seafront to the harbour. 3. **St. Andrews** (3h) - Free time in St. Andrews to visit the sites that interest you most. St. Andrews Cathedral - This ruined cathedral was once one of Scotland’s most magnificent buildings. St Andrews Old Town - Immerse yourself in 1,000 years of history as you explore the winding streets and... 4. **Falkland Palace & Garden** (1h) - After St Andrews, we take a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside of central Fife to Falkland. Falkland Palace dominates this old village, and was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland, the Stewarts (Stuarts). Aside from the palace the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:45 - 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 meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeZKmDI7Hh0gRRgOrTbwvruk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding. - Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. - Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items. - In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers. - Due to safety inspection and possible maintenance work, St Andrews Cathedral is closed until further notice. - Please note that tours stops and timings are flexible and for reference purposes only. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #79 of 90** | €73 | 8h 30m | 4.73 (2225) | 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 #79 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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