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Private Tour - Edinburgh to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Dundee

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9 to 12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Visit the east coast of Scotland with a kilted Scotsman! Your Tour starts by visiting South Queensferry alongside the river Forth before moving on to the historic town of St Andrews, the home of golf, with Scotlands first university. Dunnottar Castle is simply incredible and your guide will bring it's history to life and capture the moment for you on a professional camera! Enjoy time with your guide to learn about and visit the best of Dundee, Scotlands 4th largest city!

We appreciate you may have had a long day before the tour so we have decided to give your group the option of starting anywhere between 8-9am. Once you have booked we will contact you to confirm your pick-up/drop off time and location.

What's Included

  • Bottled water Some Scottish snacks also included
  • Private transportation
  • Professional photographs
  • Lunch
  • Entry tickets into Dunnottar and St Andrews Castle (Prices listed in tour details)
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Your guide will call you upon arrival.

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South Queensferry

Less than a 30 minutes drive from Edinburgh city centre we learn about the history of South Queensferry, the river Forth and the 3 iconic bridges crossing the Forth.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Andrews Castle

After an hour's drive the walking tour in St Andrews begins. Learn about Scotlands first university, visit the ruins of the castle and cathedral as well as the worlds oldest golf course! Lunch in St Andrews.St Andrews Castle optional entry (Entry fee not included) Adult (Aged 16-64) £10.00 Concession (Aged 65+) £8.00 Child (Aged 7-15) £6.00 Child Under 7 (Aged 0-6) £0.00
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Dunnottar Castle

1 hour 15 minutes drive and arrive at one of Scotlands most captivating castles with a rich history! Once seen, never forgotten... your guide will tell you the history of this site and capture the moment for you on a professional mirrorless camera which will be edited and sent to you after the tour! Optional entry into the castle.Dunnottar Castle optional entry (Entry fee not included) Adult – £10.50Concession (over 65's and students with valid photo ID) – £9.50 Child (age 5 – 15) – £4.50 Family (2 adults + 2 children) - £27.00 Family (1 adult + 2 children) - £17.00
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dundee

After a 1 hour drive into the heart of Dundee your guide will explain to you the history of Dundee and take you around some of the most beautiful buildings the city has to offer. It is around 1 hour 15 minutes back to Edinburgh city centre from here.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travel time is included in the total tour duration.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour – Edinburgh to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Dundee?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled waterSome Scottish snacks also included
  • Private transportation
  • Professional photographs
  • Professional tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry tickets into Dunnottar and St Andrews Castle (Prices listed in tour details)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travel time is included in the total tour duration.

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