St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour
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.
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
- Lunch 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
Meeting and Pickup
We'll pick you up directly from your hotel, Airbnb, cruise ship or any other Edinburgh location — just provide your address at booking and we'll take care of the rest.We will also be in touch the day before to reconfirm timings and on the day of your tour your guide will message you 10 mins before arrival so there's no waiting around. If you have any special requirements or would like to tweak the day, just ask — we're flexible.
What To Expect
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Forth Road Bridge
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pittenweem
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
St Andrews Links Clubhouse & Tom Morris Bar & Grill
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
St Andrews Cathedral
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Andrews Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- 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.
- Lunch. 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- LunchWe 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
