Things to do in Fife, Scotland: The Best Walking Tours

Tour times 12 noon and 2pm, 7 days a week throughout the year (check booking calendar for any exclusions). Your guide for all of the tours is author and historian Richard Falconer who is endorsed by noted St Andrews Golf Historian and author David Joy. These are golf orientated historical tours of St Andrews, giving an all-round insight into what makes St Andrews so unique, from the golf to the wealth of history through the town. St Andrews is not only the 'Home of Golf', it has Scoltand's first University and the ruins of the Cathedral and Archbishops Palace was once the seat of the Catholic Church for over eight centuries. The golfing enthusiast generally knows a lot about golf in St Andrews, so these tours feature lesser known aspects and appeals to all who have an appreciation of the game and an interest in history.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

This Private Tour is scheduled at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm, 7 days a week (check booking calendar for any exclusions). Your guide Richard Falconer is an author and historian of St Andrews and conducts all the history tours himself. Having researched St Andrews for a period spanning six decades you will find a lot of previously lost or forgotten history about the town. Including how the town and University were looking for the lost treasure of the Cathedral for 50 years until 1929, and what Richard has uncovered through his researches over the last 40+ years. The tour incorporates all the historic quarters of the town apart from the golf course which is for another tour! You will see two locations where Mary Queen of Scots stayed for her holidays to St Andrews. Explore the historic ancient City and learn about the spiritual and sometimes barbarous elements. St Andrews is unique on many fronts, with many a noted golfer, Hollywood stars and royalty spending time here.

Inclusions: In-Person guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

This tour is a must do on a visit to St Andrews. Of course, it's the home of golf in Scotland, but there's much more to see around town. A centre beaming with long-time locals, students from all over the world and even royalty! When walking around, you get a sense of the traditions that have been held for over 800 years, as well as modern Scottish town life all at once. Join us on a 1.5 hour leisurely stroll around the main sights of the town with a local, expert guide. Learn about it’s history as you walk in the footsteps of 8th century witches, university traditions and golfing legends who stepped foot on the same cobbled streets, as well as modern life in the town today. Your local guide will bring St Andrews alive. Key sights: St Andrews' Cathedral St Andrews' Castle The Old Course The University of Saint Andrews St. Salvator's Chapel and many more hidden gems!

Inclusions: Local drink tastings!

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This Private Tour is scheduled at 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm & 9pm, 7 days a week throughout the year (check booking calendar for any exclusions). Discover a wealth of lost history and paranormal sightings on this award-winning guided walking tour of the historic medieval Scottish town of St Andrews. This is one of the top ghost tours in the world and one of only 4 walking tours in Scotland with 5 Stars through the Scottish Tourist Board..... Importantly, this is the only ghost tour in the world where there are no myths, legends, stories, tales or 'jumper ooters'! For this is the real stuff, where you will learn about the remarkable history of St Andrews as a backdrop to the reality of the paranormal through countless people's experiences. Including first-hand accounts with your guide; author, historian, and paranormal authority Richard Falconer.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Sightseeing tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir books 'Ghosts of St Andrews' and 'A St Andrews Mystery' written by your guide (available to purchase before or after the tour - depending availability. Please email St Andrews Ghost Tours for further details)

Join us on this private Outlander tour which lasts between 8 and 10 hours. You are guaranteed to be the only persons on the tour and you have the opportunity of customising any part of the tour.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Entrance Fees

This guided tour is for all Outlander fans. With this private tour you will go back in time to 1743 and visit some of the sites of the hit TV show, Outlander.  All locations visited all within an easy day out from Edinburgh.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Mary Queen of Scots, Hilary Clinton and Alice in Wonderland - just a few of the people who have visited St Andrews to extraordinary consequences. Follow in their footsteps as I take you round some of the town's best known sites and tell you some of the lesser known stories. You'll find out why Prince William was almost turned down for his first flat, where the last relics of St Andrew can be found and why the people of St Andrews spent £5,000 on a statue of a cat. Along the way, you'll get a sense of what makes this sleepy seaside town tick and why there is something rotten at its core. This audio tour takes you on 3.5 km walk around the highlights of the town. It takes just over an hour without stopping but you can pause the tour whenever you choose. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Rebels, Romance & Raisins tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Our St Andrews tour is private and can be tailored to your interests and needs. Spend a day in coastal Kingdom of Fife exploring small historic villages and one of the historically and culturally important towns in Scotland. Fall in love with quiet harbours, marvel at royal palaces and romantic ruins, and let Brambling Bus take you on a day trip to remember. See you in Scotland!

Inclusions: Snacks, Water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Meals

The Original St Andrews Photo Shoot Tour is a first of its kind professional photo shoot for all visitors to St Andrews and locals. You might be an individual, couple or family wishing to have your St Andrews experience documented, and have a professional photographer capture unique moments in this historic town. I can offer a shorter version of the tour if you cannot spare the 2 hours for the full tour, but the price will remain the same, so to get the best value out of the tour I highly recommend you sign up for the full tour.

Inclusions: Professional Photographer

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With endless green, rolling hills, old castles, and more seaside than you can imagine, Scotland is a country full of surprises! And on this private tour, your local host will take you to some of the most iconic historical sites, and then lead you to hidden gems that other visitors can’t hope to find. Sample local treats, and see the way life is really lived across St. Andrews and the fishing villages! From the very beginning of your tour, you’re presented with some of the most picturesque views in Scotland. Your guide will take you over the Queensferry crossing so you can get to the best viewpoint to enjoy the sight of these old, beautiful bridges. Let the views and experiences of Scotland transport you back in time as you stroll through ancient abbeys and see one of the oldest English speaking universities in the world.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entreeticket for the secret bunker of Scotland

Exclusions: Ticket for Kingsbarns distillery tour (you can buy a ticket at the entrance), Ticket for Falkland Palace (you can buy a ticket at the entrance)