St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Glasgow
Overview
About
- Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow.
- Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge spanning the river forth.
- Visit the Renaissance Falkland Palace, home to the oldest tennis court in Britain, and made famous by the Outlander TV series.
- Explore the Medieval town of St Andrews with its quaint cafes and shops.
- Take a photo of the 'Old Course', Scotland most famous golf course and home to Golf world wide.
- Visit Fife's once bustling fishing villages.
- Visit St Fillan's cave, home to an Irish missionary in the 7th century.
- See the Kelpies, the tallest horse statues in the world.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 9h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Forth Road Bridge, South Queensferry, Edinburgh CH1 4QL Scotland
The Forth Road Bridge, a Unesco World Heritage built in 1890, spans the river Forth alongside it's sister bridges built in 1964 and the most recent one in 2017.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
St. Fillan's Cave, Cove Wynd, Pittenweem KY10 2LE Scotland
We will make our way along the East Neuk, passing through some fishing villages before stopping at the once bustling fishing village of Pittenweem. Here, we will visit St Fillan's cave, home to an Irish missionary in the 17th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Home to 'Golf', the oldest University in Scotland and a great Cathedral built as early as 1158, this was the centre of Catholicism in Scotland.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
Falkland Palace & Garden, Cupar 11 miles north of Kirkcaldy and 11 miles south-west of Cupar., Falkland KY15 7BY Scotland
The Renaissance Falkland Palace is well worth visiting. Commissioned by King James IV, its house with 17th century art and amazing gardens also has the oldest tennis court in Britain.
The hit TV series Outlander was filmed in the village, where Frank and Claire celebrated their second Honeymoon.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
The Kelpies & The Helix, M9, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland
Our final stop is the famous 'Kelpies', mythical horses that haunted Scottish waterways, they are the tallest horse statues in the world.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuity
- Entry/Admission - Falkland Palace & Garden
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour is 9hrs long, with 5hrs of driving between stops and 4hrs exploring the sites
- Falkland Palace is Open from 1st March to 31st October, alternative attractions will be offered when it's closed
- Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Scotland Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Glasgow in Scotland, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Road Bridge, a Unesco World Heritage built in 1890, spans the river Forth alongside it's sister bridges built in 1964 and the most recent one in 2017.
St. Fillan's Cave
We will make our way along the East Neuk, passing through some fishing villages before stopping at the once bustling fishing village of Pittenweem. Here, we will visit St Fillan's cave, home to an Irish missionary in the 17th century.
St. Andrews
Home to 'Golf', the oldest University in Scotland and a great Cathedral built as early as 1158, this was the centre of Catholicism in Scotland.
Falkland Palace & Garden
The Renaissance Falkland Palace is well worth visiting. Commissioned by King James IV, its house with 17th century art and amazing gardens also has the oldest tennis court in Britain. The hit TV series Outlander was filmed in the village, where Frank and Claire celebrated their second Honeymoon.
The Kelpies & The Helix
Our final stop is the famous 'Kelpies', mythical horses that haunted Scottish waterways, they are the tallest horse statues in the world.
This concludes the tour.
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