St Andrews Private Tour From Edinburgh Inc Falkland & East Neuk

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An exclusive private experience with sole use of our luxury minivan and knowledge of a local guide. Maximise time and book private making best use of your time in Scotland.

St Andrews is an ancient town nestled on the east coast of Scotland which was an important location for holy pilgrimage. Not only considered the home of golf but it has an array of beautiful and ancient buildings with the third oldest university in the English-speaking world.

This tour also has the benefits of visiting the town of Falkland used in the tv series Outlander and home to Falkland Palace and said to be one of the places Mary Queen of Scots favoured the most.

Before ending the tour we explore the fishing villages of East Neuk which can include Crail, Pittenweem, & Anstruther or any other that may be of interest to your group.

Please note: Optional to do the itinerary in reverse of advertised.

St Andrews Private Tour From Edinburgh Inc Falkland & East Neuk

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What makes St Andrews Private Tour From Edinburgh Inc Falkland & East Neuk a unique experience ?

Driving 45 minutes out of Edinburgh we will have the option to stop in South Queensferry to get a photo of three famous bridges that span three centuries. One being a World UNISECO heritage site.

Driving further north over the new Queensferry Crossing Bridge the longest cable stayed bridge in the world we will travel 40 minutes arriving into the historical village of Falkland. We have around 45 minutes here to have a wonder around the village and grab a coffee and sweet treat. This village was used in the popular TV show ‘Outlander’ acting as the town of Inverness, so you may recognise the Bruce Fountain from season 1. You will also see the outside of the magnificent Falkland Palace. This is where James V died from an illness induced by shock and grief of his army’s defeat at Solway Moss.

Travelling 45 minutes we will arrive in St Andrews. Your guide will drive around the town pointing out attractions and points of interest before dropping you in the town to give you time to explore as you please – maybe enjoy some lunch at the famous Tom Morris restaurant at the St Andrews Links Clubhouse (Advanced booking recommended)

Another option could be to visit the main sites, such as the Wardlaw Museum, St Andrews Castle, Cathedral and Golf Course, then get your guide to take you to the Cheesy Toast Shack on East Beach on the way out of the town. Others may wish to recreate the scene from the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire on West Beach or putt some balls on the famous Himalayas Putting green which also offers fantastic views of the 18th green and clubhouse for the Old Course. No visit would be complete without that famous picture of the 700-year-old Swilcan Bridge.

Time in town is self guided but we can help maximise time here with advice and tips on what to do and see.

After St Andrews we will spend the latter part of the day driving just over 30 minutes down to East Neuk to visit the quaint fishing villages of Crail, Pittenweem & Anstruther. Visit all three villages for photos or concentrate on one or two villages spending a little longer there.

You may wish to pick up some Fish & Chips at the famous Anstruther Fish Bar or save yourself for arrival back into Edinburgh. We will leave the last village around 1600 to drive back to the big city of Edinburgh, crossing back over the Firth of Forth.

Arrival back will be approximately 1730.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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