St. Andrews & Fife Private Tour: Discover Golf's Birthplace and Famed University
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South Queensferry
Embark on a private tour of St. Andrews and Fife, Scotland's historic gems. Discover the birthplace of golf, explore the famed university, and visit charming fishing villages. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- South Queensferry - With great views across the Firth of Forth to the Kingdom of Fife, this is a great first stop for coffee & photographs of the Iconic Forth Bridge. Built in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century the rail bridge is a UNESCO world heritage site. Situated in the historic villages of South & North Queensferry.
- Fife Coastal Route - A scenic drive takes you onto the Fife Coastal route where you will hear tales of the past Kings & Queens that ruled for Fife. This section will be around 1 hour 15 min drive time.
- Anstruther Harbour - There are several wonderful fishing villages on the East Coast of Fife. Anstrurther has more to offer in coffee shops and cafes, as well as an award winning fish and chip shop & fishing museum. This 30 min stop is negotiable and can either be, Elie, St Monans or Anstruther.
- St. Andrews - St Andrews, famously known as the home of golf and for its university. It is also steeped in history with the old Castle ruin & St Andrews Cathedral, which was once one of the biggest buildings in Europe and a place of pilgrimage.
- Falkland - After St Andrews a 45 minute drive into the centre of Fife takes you to the beautiful village of Falkland. This stunning village is home to Falkland Palace, Mary Queen of Scots favoured residence in Scotland. The village boasts a couple of nice bars, cafes and boutique shops. This was also a key filming location for the Outlander TV series. Depending on time the opportunity to go into Falkland Palace may be viable. Entrance to the Palace would be an an extra cost on arrival.
- Fife - This tour is a driving tour to each point. Total driving time is up to 5 hours and includes Scottish tales, Historical facts and beautiful coastal/agricultural scenery.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Experienced driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
Additional Information
St Andrews, widely recognized as the birthplace of golf and renowned for its university. The city carries a deep historical significance, featuring the St Andrews Cathedral, once among the largest structures in Europe and a hub of pilgrimage. Nestled north-east of Edinburgh, Fife is a picturesque region of Scotland. Embark on a journey across the east coast fishing hamlets and encounter Falkland, loved residence of Mary, Queen of Scots. Enjoy the tour comfortably in a Mercedes V Class, or our roomy SUV, with bottled water available.
We’re a boutique firm, taking pride in showcasing the finest offerings of Scotland, serving both corporate and leisure sectors. We ensure a friendly and informed service, offering clients an unforgettable experience.
All additional time is accounted for in the travel time and the distance to be covered between sites and back to Edinburgh. The tour is slated for 10 hours, inclusive of the mentioned travel time.
Location
South Queensferry
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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R506tpmichaelf
Sep 22, 2023
Great day in St Andrews - We had a great trip to St Andrews using Experienced Tours. Our guide Gary showed up dressed in his Scottish kilt and we were off from Edinburgh. After a couple of stops in some fishing villages along the way, we made it to St Andrews. Gary made sure we did it all including shopping at the golf shop, pictures all over the course, and a group photo on the iconic Swilcan Bridge on the 18 hole. We even had reservations to eat lunch at the course. I highly recommend this tour, and be sure to ask for Gary. You won’t be disappointed.
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Stephen_w
Sep 15, 2023
Exceptionally comprehensive day in the Kingdom of Fife - A full day exploring the southern coast of Fife onto St Andrew’s and then other beautiful landmarks. Expect a very full day of sights and information
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Kann_p
Aug 22, 2023
Great guide/driver - We had a great time with our guide David. He made sure we got to do all that we wanted to do and took us anywhere we asked. St. Andrews was beautiful. Now I want to take one of David’s multi day tours. Highly recommend.
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Chriss592
Jul 24, 2023
Wonderful educational and intimate experience! - This was one of my favorite experiences of our trip to Scotland. There were 6 of us (brother and sisters and their spouses). I love small and intimate and it was so much nicer than a large bus tour (I've done those, too). We stopped at a few places along the way, including a small castle, and learned all about Scotland - especially its history. The driver, Ray, was entertaining and is a native of Edinburgh/Scotland so we learned a lot! Plus he had some fun other stories mixed in. I highly recommend Awesome Scotland Tours and this one, in particular. St. Andrews is wonderful and was the main stop, where we visited the iconic golf course (we're a golfing family) and walked through the town.
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720meredithw
Jul 10, 2023
Fun Full Day - Six of us were on this trip…three sisters…two spouses…one adult niece. For most of us, this was our first trek to Scotland. All stops were scenic and a comfortable amount of time was spent at each. Between stops, Ray provided Scottish history with a fun delivery. He gladly made a small detour so we could see the home our grandfather grew up in. It was a great day for all of us. Thx!
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