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St Andrews, Falkland Palace and Fishing Villages Tour

Explore part of the Scottish coast and its fishing villages in a tour full of culture and history.

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the famous Forth Rail Bridge, a stunning example of Victorian engineering and the biggest of its kind in the UK, that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015 and Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder in 2016.
  • Explore the charming village of Falkland, featured in Outlander as post-war Inverness, and visit its palace, a favourite of Mary Queen of Scots, and its gardens with a unique willow labyrinth.
  • Enjoy a visit to St Andrews, a key site for all golf-lovers, and explore the stunning St Andrew’s cathedral, the largest in the country and the centre of Scottish Catholicism in the Middle Ages.
  • Explore the East Neuk, a particularly beautiful corner of the Fife coast full of charming and lively fishing villages, and the Isle of May, a national nature reserve with a surprising past.

What's included

  • Transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Food and drink

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children must be at least 3 years old to join the tour. A valid proof of age, such as a passport or birth certificate must be provided.

Accessibility information

  • Please contact our team should you require further accessibility information regarding this Tour.

Ticket restrictions

  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  
  • Access to some attractions or monuments may be limited in certain dates. If that’s the case, guide will adapt the itinerary accordingly.

Additional information

  • Suitable clothing for all conditions should be worn on the day, including a waterproof jacket, sunglasses and plenty of layers.
  • Strong footwear or trainers for short walks on rough terrain are recommended.
  • Although most attractions, shops and pubs accept cards, it’s recommended that guests also carry cash with them.
  • Guests are welcome to carry one small/medium piece of luggage per person of 15 kg max, plus one small handbag or rucksack.

Live date and availability for the tours can be seen upon booking.

  • Check in time: 09:15am
  • Tour start time: 09:30am
  • Tour duration: 8h approx.
  • Tour end time: 05:30pm

How to get there

  • The tour departs from 1 Parliament Square, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, by Caffè Nero and St Giles Cathedral.
  • Please arrive to the departure point 15 minutes before the tour’s start time.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Ultimate Highland Experience.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation, including your eTicket, via email from VisitBritain. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when attending the tour.