The Top 8 Fife Coast Tours

1.St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,973 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide, crossing the Forth and stopping in Anstruther, St Andrews and Falkland. You get about three hours in St Andrews for the university town, Old Course and local lunch. Guides such as Andrew, Ewan and Neal have brought the route to life with history, humor and practical food tips.

“Great trip, fun and knowledgeable driver - Kenny - he also had great music that ran with the history. But we felt rushed - tour should have started 2 hours earlier.”

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2.St Andrews and Fishing Villages of Fife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,071 reviews · 9 hours · from $71

Travel from Edinburgh across the Forth Bridge to Anstruther, the East Neuk fishing villages and St Andrews, with about three hours to explore the university town, golf course and cathedral ruins. A driver-guide shares Scottish history and stories along the way. Falkland and a Forth Bridges viewpoint round out the nine-hour day.

“Wonderful trip to three towns including St Andrews. Our bus driver did a great job driving thru the wind and rain and kept us very entertained with the history of these towns and other stories…he has an incredible sense of humor. Well worth the price!”

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3.St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Travel from Edinburgh across the Forth Bridge into Fife with a driver-guide, stopping at Anstruther, St Andrews, Falkland and South Queensferry. You get 45 minutes in Anstruther and three hours to explore St Andrews independently. Guides such as Stuart, Marty and Gillian have led the tour, though your guide will vary.

“Mary our tour Guide cum Driver provided a very fantastic service throughout the whole journey. Keep it up!”

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4.St Andrews, Dunfermline Abbey and Fife Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · from $108

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to eight, with an English-speaking driver-guide. The day pairs St Andrews’ medieval ruins and famous Old Course with a short coastal walk near Lady’s Tower and a visit to Dunfermline Abbey, where Robert the Bruce is buried. Entry fees and meals are extra.

“It was a great day out. We saw so much in one day. I really enjoyed St Andrew’s, where we explored the town and had some lunch. The guide had so many stories about Scotland and its history. A great day out. Really recommend this tour.”

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5.St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110Top rated

Leave Edinburgh at 9 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for a guided day through Fife. Walk the coast near Lady’s Tower, explore St Andrews Cathedral and town, and visit Dunfermline Abbey. Guides including Perry, Magnus and Pete are praised for their stories and flexibility. Lunch and entry fees are extra.

“Magnus did an absolutely phenomenal job taking us around today. He offered great commentary and history about Scotland, the culture, and the areas we visited. He was flexible in the time we spent at the various locations and offered so much appreciated background and context. 5-Stars!! Super highly recommended.”

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6.Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $275

Travel from Edinburgh to Fife in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, with hotel or port pickup, snacks, and water. Your guide can shape the day around your interests, from Falkland Palace and St Andrews’ golf landmarks to the fishing harbours of Pittenweem and Anstruther. Guides have included Alexander, Sandy, Hazel, Gary, Sean, and Calais.

“Perfect Day! Michael was knowledgeable, courteous, funny,, respectful, and thoroughly showed us the area. Walking Around the Old Course was wonderful. Learning about the Stuarts was fascinating. Thank you sincerely.”

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7.St Andrews, Falkland and Fife Villages Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

This 9-hour coach tour leaves Edinburgh at 9:30 am for the Forth bridges, Anstruther Harbour, St Andrews and Falkland. A driver-guide shares local history and stories, with free time in each stop. Guides on past trips have included Graham, Brody and Dajan. Food, drinks and any paid admissions are extra.

“The guide picked us up on time. Gave a nice briefing of what to expect before we started. He did an excellent job narrating everything all day long. This is the third country Ive used Viator tours, and service has been very consistent. I would highly recommend Viator tours.”

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8.Coastal Charms: St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $567

Travel from Edinburgh in a private Mercedes V-Class with a local guide such as Stuart, Sean or Tam. The day links the Forth Bridges, Falkland Palace, St Andrews’ golf course and medieval ruins, Kingsbarns Distillery and a Fife fishing village. Pickup is available at central Edinburgh addresses, the airport, train stations and nearby cruise harbours. Admissions and lunch cost extra.

“Seeing the old course at Saint Andrews was our primary reason for the tour. Also learning more about the history of the area was interesting. Stuart was a good guide. He let us set the agenda of things we wanted to see and kept us moving along to maximize what we were able to see in the time we had.”

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