St Andrews, Falkland & Fife Fishing Villages Day Trip from Edinburgh
Description
The home of golf, beautiful beaches and the best fish and chips in Scotland: what more could you want from a day out? Explore the Kingdom of Fife and discover its fascinating history and wonderful scenery.
This St Andrews tour from Edinburgh crosses the Firth of Forth to Falkland, a village where time seems to have stood still and an Outlander filming location, before giving you ample time to explore St Andrews at your own pace.
In St Andrews you can walk the Old Course on certain days, see the university where Prince William and Kate Middleton met, climb St Rule's Tower, explore the castle ruins or stroll West Sands, as seen in Chariots of Fire.
We finish in the East Neuk, an often-forgotten corner of Fife with historic fishing villages and dramatic coastal scenery, and sample the famous fish and chips of Anstruther.
Wednesdays (also Saturdays May to August)
Departs 9.30am, back at 5.30pm (8 hours).
Language: English
The whole tour is guided in English.
Departure: 1 Parliament Square
Check in inside Caffè Nero, 192 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. The tour departs from 1 Parliament Square, beside St Giles' Cathedral. Open in Google Maps.
From £58
Concession (child 3-15, senior 60+, student with valid ID): from £56. Prices vary by season.
Detailed route
Departure from the Royal Mile at 9.30 am, crossing the Firth of Forth with a chance to photograph the Forth Rail Bridge.
After a stop in Falkland, enjoy free time in St Andrews to explore at your own pace.
We finish in the fishing villages of the East Neuk, arriving at the drop-off point in St Andrew Square at around 5.30 pm.
Departure from Edinburgh (9.30 am)
Forth Rail Bridge
Opened in 1890, this triple-cantilever masterpiece of Victorian engineering took nearly 4,000 men three and a half years to build. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015 and was voted Scotland's greatest man-made wonder in 2016.
Falkland
Outlander fans will recognise it as post-war Inverness, with the Bruce Fountain where Claire sees Jamie's ghost. Browse the craft shops or take the optional visit to Falkland Palace and Gardens, favourite retreat of the Stuart kings and of Mary, Queen of Scots.
St Andrews
The highlight of the tour. Visit the spiritual home of golf and the Himalayas mini golf course, St Salvator's Quad at the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world, the cathedral and St Rule's Tower, the castle, the pier, West Sands or the aquarium.
Anstruther and the East Neuk
Photograph the working harbour, browse the independent shops and coffee shops and sample Anstruther's famous fish and chips. Out to sea lies the Isle of May, a national nature reserve of seabirds and seals.
Drop-off at St Andrew Square (5.30 pm)
The order of the stops may change because of traffic, weather or opening times.
What’s included
What does the price include?
- Fully guided tour
- Transport
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Optional tickets
- Entrance to St Andrews Castle (£10)
- Falkland Palace and Gardens
Good to know
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Check-in
Check-in inside Caffè Nero, 192 High Street, closes at 9.15 am.
Drop-off
Return to 22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 1AY.
Minimum age
The tour is strictly for ages 3 and above.
Falkland Palace
Falkland Palace and Gardens are closed from 1 November to 28 February.
Days of operation
Wednesdays all year, plus Saturdays from 1 May to 31 August 2027.
Dress for Scotland
The weather changes fast: bring a waterproof jacket, warm layers, sunglasses and shoes for short walks on rough or uneven ground.
Cash and cards
Most attractions and cafés take cards, but it is worth carrying some cash.
What our guests say
City Explorers has a 5.0 rating on Google from 27,096 reviews. Here is a selection of real reviews, updated every week. Tap any review to read it in full.
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Dan was such a great guide, would definitely recommend for others and future self when visiting Edinburgh again. Lots of good humor and theatrical expressions!
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I learned a lot from this tour. It was interesting and fun but Colan made it more even fun and light. He also was funny which made it more delightful.
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We had an amazing tour with Kenny! He was very friendly, knowledgeable and very funny! Would go on another tour with him any day :)
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SJ was our tour guide last night, she was a great storyteller who was really animated and entertaining! We would highly recommend!
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Great experience with our guide Coben. Funny, interesting and we got a different view on the City of Edinburgh.
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Wonderful insights, stories and navigation. Got us to all the highlights and more but routed to avoid/minimize the interaction with other tours. Some of the side bar stories were the best.
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Cobin is amazingly good with a hint of fun story teller! He made a boring history particularly very very very interesting and easy to remember! Highly and exceptionally recommended!! If you don’t, you’ll miss half the adventure of your life!!
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Cobin was a great tour guide!! Lovely humor and a lot of fun facts. Would definitely recommend to friends and family:)
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I had fun listening to the stories our guide shared. He was totally entertaining, built the atmosphere and hooked us into the experience.
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Rory was a very cool and charming tour Guide. The storys were very nice and for us from germany very good understandble. And it was nice to learn so much about the dark history of scotland and edinburgh
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Dr Rory can tell a story! I couldn't believe how quickly the tour ended. When I looked at my watch and hour and a half had passed! Get a tour, get it with Rory !
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Griem was a fantastic tour guide ! He was very helpful, showed a great amount of knowledge about the city, and I loved his sense of humour:))
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Great tour, got all the major sights and lots of history. Kenny, our guide, was very knowledgeable and eloquent he made the tour very interesting and fun at the same time.
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I highly recommend this tour! Rory’s gory stories were amazing, you can really tell he loves the job and makes the tour feel very special!
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Had a wonderful tour through Edinburgh. Cobin is a very funny guy with great knowledge about the city and entertaining storytelling
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Cobin was an awesome guide. We got a lot of interesting information on our tour. He was clever and very engaging. He paced the tour so we could all follow along and he was very careful that we were all with him and safe. Thanks Cobin for an interesting morning!
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Cobin was very entertaining and informative. The pacing and humor of the tour was well balanced and enjoyable
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Graeme was a fantastic tour guide with many interesting stories and so much knowledge. Highly recommend this tour and guide
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Our guide was Kenny. He was very knowledgeable and informative and had a really good sense of humour! Fantastic tour. Highly recommend
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Kenny was entertaining and knowledgeable. He was happy to answer all of our questions and gave us a brilliant tour
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Absolute riveting. Our tour guide Dan was a gem and a really fantastic storyteller. He has great knowledge and even had some extra facts. Highly recommend.
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We had a great experience with Cobin! He was very friendly and made the tour really enjoyable. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend!
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Excellent tour. Cobin was a very fun and engaging guide, with some interesting anecdotes and a strong storytelling
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Fantastic tour hosted by Glen. Very impressed with the information and interaction given, it made the whole experience very interesting and pleasant! Thanks Glen!
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Great experience, Dan was really knowledgable and full of energy and showed us all the places with their stories
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Graeme's tour was FAB! We saw so much more than we expected, lots of great stories. Thanks so much!
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He’s a charming gentleman with a great sense of humor and interesting stories about the city of Edinburgh. I highly recommend! It was a very fun tour!
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Kenny did a wonderful job of blending, history, modern recommendations and gorgeous views all while not allowing any of us to get separated. Big highlight!
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We had Stuart as our tour guide, he was great! Very knowledgeable, very funny and kept us intrigued the whole time!
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Graham was an absolute delight. His tour gave us not only a great sense of Edinburgh as a city, but the history and stories that led to it being what it is now. You can tell that he loves what he does, and it was a privilege to meet Edinburgh through his eyes
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Selected real reviews from Google · Updated November 2026