Historic stone bridge and buildings at St Andrews Golf Course, Scotland

Privately Guided Day Tour

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St Andrews and The Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour

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8hrs ( 9am - 5pm)
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From
Glasgow

Overview

What you will see on this tour.

From coastal villages to picturesque towns, St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife is quite spectacular. Your private guide will show you the best that Scotland has to offer along the way before you arrive at the world-famous St Andrews Old Course. Here, you’ll get to see the legendary fairway and take your picture by the Swilcan Bridge so you can remember your trip for years to come.

Next, your guide will take you to the Cathedral and Castle and tell you about the history of St Andrews before making your way back to Glasgow.

Pickup Info
Every tour includes complimentary door-to-door service. Your guide meets you outside at your hotel (or other accommodation) ready to start your day. At the end of the tour, we drop you back. No meeting points, no hunting for a coach stop - just a relaxed experience from start to finish.

Itinerary

Morning
Bridges, Coast & the Road to St Andrews

Hotel Pick-up
Your own personal guide will pick you up right outside your hotel, usually arriving 15 minutes before your tour begins, ensuring a warm and seamless start to your experience.

Forth Rail Bridge
As you leave Edinburgh, one of the first things you'll see is the Forth Rail Bridge. An iconic image of Scotland, the famous red structure was voted the most important manmade structure in Scotland, so it's no wonder it's now become a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Picturesque Villages of the East Neuk
We'll pass through the fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife, stopping along the way to take in the fresh sea air and enjoy the atmosphere of the villages.

Lunch
We'll make a reservation at The Tom Morris Grill, a modern Scottish restaurant overlooking the iconic Old Course at St Andrews — subject to availability.

Afternoon
Exploring the Home of Golf

St Andrews Old Course
St Andrews is one of the oldest golf courses in the world and has been played on since the 15th century. No golf lover can visit Scotland without a pilgrimage to the "Home of Golf."

St Andrews Castle
There has been a castle standing on this coastal location since the late 12th century. Now a ruin, this castle played an important role in the history of Scotland, from the Wars of Independence to the Scottish Reformation.

St Andrews Cathedral
The largest church ever built in Scotland, St Andrews Cathedral was the centre of the Catholic Church in Scotland until its ruin following the Scottish Reformation. Take a walk around the ruins and marvel at the impressive scale of this special site.

Drop-off
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as we make our way back to Edinburgh, with an expected arrival around 5pm.

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Inclusions

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What's Included
  • Complimentary Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off Service
  • Privately Guided Tour – Just for you and your group
  • Experienced Local Guide Every Step of the Way
  • Luxurious, Premium Mercedes V-Class
  • A Full Day of Touring
  • Fully Customisable - built around you
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Not Included
  • Lunch; your guide will recommend both sit-down and grab-and-go options
  • Attraction Tickets
  • Guide Tip

We will make an optional reservation at the Tom Morris Bar & Grill which overlooks the Old Course at St Andrews

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What our Guests say

FAQs

Can I play golf on the Old Course?

You can't simply turn up and play the Old Course, since tee times are booked well ahead or won through a daily ballot. Even so, you'll get to step out onto the famous 18th hole for that iconic photograph on the Swilcan Bridge.

Will we see the university where Prince William and Kate met?

Scotland's oldest university sits in St Andrews, and it's where the Prince and Princess of Wales famously met during their student days. Your guide will walk you round the historic colleges and share the stories behind them.

What else does the tour include besides St Andrews?

As well as St Andrews itself, the day takes in the dramatic ruins of the town's cathedral and castle, then the pretty fishing villages of Fife's East Neuk, where the harbours are full of character and the sea air is bracing.

Is this tour only for golf lovers?

Far from it. Yes, St Andrews is the spiritual home of golf, but with its ancient history, cathedral and castle, university and the gorgeous Fife coastline, it makes a wonderful day out whatever your interests.

Can we walk on the Old Course?

On Sundays the course welcomes walkers, and you can reach the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole for that unmissable photograph. For anyone visiting the Home of Golf, it really is a pilgrimage.

Book your tour

25% deposit to book. We'll remind you when your balance is due (28 days before travel) and send a simple link to pay online.

Group Price:
£
675
We charge in GBP. USD pricing is just a friendly estimate to give you a sense of cost. Your card issuer's exchange rate may differ at checkout.
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Group Price:
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