St Andrews, Castles and Golf Tour
Enjoy the Private Group St Andrews, Castles and Golf Day Tour from Edinburgh Cruise Ship Port. The Tour Guides entertain and share local knowledge while you travel in style and comfort in our air conditioned vehicles. Tours priced for up to 7 passengers.
Visit amazing locations; Forth Bridges, Falkland, St Andrews, East Neuk and Aberdour Castle while enjoying stunning scenery along the way.
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£610.00 1 day
St Andrews, Castles and Golf Tour from Edinburgh Cruise Port – Itinerary
The St Andrews, Castles and Golf Tour from Edinburgh Cruise Ship Port begins with an impressive drive across the Forth estuary on the Queensferry Crossing, which is longest bridge of its type in the world. Our first visit is to Falkland (historic town and palace). Then we spend time in the ancient town of St Andrews. On our return we thread our way through the attractive fishing villages and harbours of the east coast, and end with a visit to Aberdour Castle.
The Forth Bridges
The Forth Bridges are an astounding sight. The Queensferry Crossing is the most recent of them. To the east stand both the Forth Road Bridge (looking like a baby brother of The Golden Gate Bridge) and the mammoth Forth Bridge. The Forth Bridge is a railway bridge opened in 1890 and considered, at that time, to be one of the seven engineering wonders of the world!
Falkland
Falkland has many buildings dating from the 1500’s and 1600’s and was Scotland’s first conservation village. It grew up around the monarchs’ hunting lodge of Falkland Palace. The palace, begun in 1500, is Scotland’s finest example of French-style Renaissance architecture. The Outlander show also used the town as the filming location for Inverness.
St Andrews
St Andrews has been a Burgh since 1100’s. Nowadays it’s famous for being “the home of golf”, having Scotland’s oldest University and because Wills met Kate here. You can explore the town, visit the golf museum or visit the ruins of the castle and cathedral. Chariots of Fire was filmed on the beach here because of the lovely seascapes. And while we’re here, let’s not forget a photograph of the famous bridge on the 18th fairway.
East Neuk of Fife
East Neuk of Fife is the name for the collection of old and picturesque fishing villages and harbours that we will travel through on our way to our next stop. This route has many opportunities for great photos and so is much enjoyed by our guests.
Aberdour Castle
Aberdour Castle, built in the 1100’s, is our last stop. The castle was home to the Douglas Earls of Morton, and a couple of highlights are the walled garden and the huge doocot (or pigeon-house). The original castle lords were the Mortimers, and as a result of being pillars of the faith they funded St Fillans, the church on the site. It is similar in age to the castle and was filmed as the Abbey Ste Anne de Beaupre for the Outlander series.
St Andrews, Castles and Golf Tour – Price
£610
St Andrews, Castles and Golf Tour – Departure
The tour departs from just outside the harbour gates. We will always inform you directly if there is any alteration of departure point.
FAQ
Can each person in the party pay separately?
Driver/Guide licencing in Scotland will only allow us to take one payment per tour, so if people in a party wish to split the cost then they arrange that amongst themselves and make one tour payment to us.
Are entries to the various visitor attractions included?
We don’t include entry to the attractions – and that way we leave the day as flexible as possible for you.
Will I need cash with me?
Most places will accept Visa or MasterCard and some will accept American Express. It is always prudent, though, to bring a little cash with you for unexpected eventualities. You will need GBP, not Euros or Dollars.
What will we be doing for lunch?
You are responsible for paying for your own food & drink during your tour. Lunch could be in a café, pub, restaurant or even a picnic at a beauty spot. Your guide can discuss and advise on options when you meet them.
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose Inverness Tour Guides?
Our Inverness Tour Guides are a hand-picked team. As well as being accredited members of the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association, they are all well-recognised as being at the top of their fields. They were chosen because they are great storytellers, are fun to be with, and are uniquely qualified to do what they do well. We are convinced that there is no better team of guides to be found. See their individual profiles here
Performance
Here at Inverness Tours we continually monitor performance. As a result we are confident that we offer long experience and expertise in providing quality, value and enjoyment.
Our Vehicles
Our vehicles are spacious and air conditioned, easily accommodating up to seven passengers. The reclining seats and tinted windows ensure touring in comfort and style.
Our Track Record
Inverness Tours has been taking visitors on world-class tours for more than fifteen years and has been striving to make its exclusive tour business the finest of its kind available in Scotland.
Our Customer Care
The Inverness Tours admin team are frequently complimented on responsiveness, flexibility and care.
Our Environment
Inverness Tours have offset the impact of visitor footfall in the Highlands by contributing financially to environmental and community projects.
Our Precautions
Our COVID19 precautions – Inverness Tours has always carried bacteriological and virucidal disinfectant sprays, disposable gloves and the necessary wipes etc. The vehicles are cleaned on a daily basis. We are investigating and instituting further measures to keep you safe at this current time and into the future.
Our Reviews
All the above contribute to our fabulous back-catalogue of reviews. Check out the TripAdvisor reviews here. You will find that over 98% of our reviews are five-star and as a result we have achieved TripAdvisor’s annual Certificate of Excellence and placement in their Hall of Fame!
What’s included?
The 7-passenger vehicle together with qualified driver/guide is included.
Summary terms and conditions:-
- All tours are exclusive and the same price for between one and seven people. Your booking is considered confirmed once we send out your confirmation.
- While Inverness Tours shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and/or services as planned, we reserve the right to alter itineraries, guide, transport or accommodation if circumstances require us to do so. If we have to cancel a tour you receive a full refund of the amount paid and that is the extent of our obligation.
- Our normal Cancellation Terms as outlined in the point below have been temporarily relaxed. The relaxation is in relation to any booking which requires to cancel due to COVID-19. Our COVID-19 cancellation terms are outlined here.
- If you wish to change any part of your confirmed booking you should inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your request. If you cancel a booking up to 30 days in advance you receive a 75% refund of the total paid. Cancellations between 30 and 10 days before the tour receive a 50% refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 10 days of the tour or are not at the organised departure or pick-up point.
- We are happy for you to enjoy bottled water and hard candies while we travel. Other types of food and drink have proved previously to be quite hazardous (on Highland roads) both to yourselves and seat upholstery.
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