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
Itinerary
Pass by: We travel over the Fort Road bridge which is a great viewpoint of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge, an astonishing piece of 19th century engineering.
Anstruther, which is pronounced as Ainster is the largest village of the fishing villages. There's time to wander through it's cobbled streets or enjoy a coffee.
Our passengers have just under 3 hours to explore one of Scotland's most beautiful medieval towns. Known as the home of golf, The Old Course is the best known golf course in the world. The 5 star visitor attraction, the Royal and Ancient Golf Museum is a popular option with golf fans. Those looking to delve into other aspects of the local history may go to see the St Andrews University buildings or the runs of St Andrews Castle.
You may recognise the village of Falkland as it was used as Inverness in the Outlander TV Series. We have a short time to explore the village, and if you wish to you can pay entry to Falkland Palace. Please note access to Falkland Palace & Gardens is not possible between Nov 2025 - 28th Feb 2026 due to limited visiting hours.
Meeting point
Start Location
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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.
Traveler reviews
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!
Go with Kyle!
Kyle was a wonderful, well-informed guide and took us on a fun little side quest when we were doing well on time. He’s very funny and I’d recommend him again!