St Andrews and Falkland Palace Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic town of St Andrews
- Visit the iconic St Andrews Cathedral ruins
- Discover the royal history of Falkland Palace
- Enjoy scenic views of the Forth Bridge
- Learn about Scotland's rich heritage from expert guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour to St Andrews and Falkland Palace
- Transportation from Edinburgh
- Expert commentary from knowledgeable guides
- Meals and personal expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates with a maximum of 16 travelers for an intimate experience.
- Not wheelchair accessible; consider mobility needs before booking.
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Carry a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- We cannot permit children under the age of 5.
- Travel time is included in the total duration.
- Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.
Traveler reviews
A great way to experience...
A great way to experience St. Andrews. Our guide, Brian, was outstanding - combining humor with deep knowledge to make the day truly fun and memorable. For us, there was just the right balance of being guided in terms of things to experience while being left alone to explore the items of our interest at our pace. Highly recommend!
An experience we will never forget!
This was an absolutely amazing trip, getting to see such a different side of Scotland than what we were expecting. We got lucky with beautiful weather and that made all the time we spent in St. Andrew’s even more memorable. Our tour guide Ron was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge and tips for the best ways to spend our time made it such a great trip! Even taking us to a few places off the beaten path to one of my favorite experiences for our entire trip to Scotland. Can’t recommend it enough! Thanks Ron! - Hannah & Caleb
Great day exploring!!
We had a great day with our driver/guide, Ron! He was knowledgeable, entertaining & went out of his way to make sure we got everything & a little bit more out of our day. Would highly recommend him & this tour, thank you.
A Beautiful Day in the Lowlands
This tour was excellent! We started our morning meeting Fionn at the spot and we were able to leave early. Due to luck in booking, it ended up being just our family of four for the day. All through our drive we were given excellent historical information about Edinburgh, the Firth of Fourth, and the surrounding countryside as well as beautiful intros to Anstruther, St. Andrews and Falkland. Due to our timely departure we had plenty of time to explore each stop thoroughly. Fionn not only shared information on the places but also had a curated playlist of Scottish music—there were definitely some surprises included. I highly recommend this day tour and this guide specifically to see the beauty of the Scottish lowlands. And when you get to Falkland, visit Falkland Palace. It is definitely doable in the time allotted.
St. Andrews does not disappoint!
Even If you are not a golf fan this is a great tour! Ron, our guide gave a very interesting and educational narrative on the drive to St. Andrews. Beautiful little villages on the way there and back included a fishing village and the filming location for many scenes from Outlander. And of course, the golf course of St. Andrews is a Mecca for golf enthusiasts!