From Glasgow: St Andrews & the Kingdom of Fife Full-Day Tour
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Discover the Kingdom of Fife and St Andrews on this full-day tour from Glasgow. Enjoy a delightful blend of stunning coastlines, medieval marvels, and tales of ancient times during this experience.
Highlights
- View one of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Forth Bridges
- Explore the winding streets and ancient castle at St Andrews Old Town
- Visit the Old Course, known as ‘the Home of Golf’ while in St Andrews
- Wander through the historic Village of Falkland, which boasts a beautiful palace
- Marvel over the 100ft tall monument, the Kelpies created by artist Andy Scott
Description
Your first stop on this tour is to see the Kelpies Monument, created by artist Andy Scott. It is modeled after Clydesdale horses Duke and Baron, which symbolize the lineage of heavy horses throughout Scottish history that helped shape the surrounding region of Falkirk.
Leaving behind these awe-inspiring creatures, it's time for a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside of the Kingdom of Fife to Falkland. Falkland Palace dominates this old village, and was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland, the Stewarts (Stuarts). Aside from the palace, the village is simply one of the most beautiful in Scotland, with an array of old cottages and narrow winding streets. Outlander fans may recognize this as the location for 1940s Inverness in the popular TV series.
Next up is where you've been waiting for: the medieval town of St Andrews. St Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland, and according to legend, his remains were washed up on the Fife coast. St Andrews is also home to the third oldest university in Britain and a beautiful ruined castle perched on a cliff. You have a few hours to explore this fascinating town and its impressive landmarks.
As you head back towards Glasgow, stop in at Queensferry Crossing and get a great view of one of Scotland's greatest man-made landmarks, the Forth Rail Bridge. Arrive back in Glasgow in the early evening to wrap up your full-day tour.
Includes
Transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
Professional driver guide
Important Information
- To maintain balance and comfort on board, group bookings are limited to a maximum of 8 passengers per booking. Please note this does not mean the tour is capped at 8 people overall - our small-group tours operate with up to 16 participants in total. This way, you’ll share the journey with other like-minded travellers while still enjoying the benefits of a smaller group: more personal service, more time with locals, more opportunities off the bus, and a friendlier, more authentic travel experience.
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years
- You're restricted to 14 kilograms (31lbs) of luggage per person on the tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund