St Andrews Tours, Scotland

Explore our St Andrews tours

St Andrews is Scotland's medieval seaside town, home to the world's most famous golf course and centuries-old cathedral ruins. Our St Andrews tours run as day trips from Edinburgh or Glasgow, or as part of a longer tour of Scotland’s most historical castles. However you visit St Andrews, you'll travel in a small group, guided by a local storyteller who has centuries of tales to share.

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Where is St Andrews?

St Andrews sits on Scotland's east coast, about 50 miles northeast of Edinburgh in the region of Fife. It's a small university town with medieval ruins, coastal views, and the world's oldest golf course, making it a popular place to visit for a mix of history, sport, and sightseeing.

What to do in St Andrews, Scotland

Wander the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and castle, both perched on the coast, then walk the famous Old Course, the home of golf since the 15th century. Any St Andrews tour with us also stops in the fishing village of Anstruther, the Outlander filming spot of Falkland, and, on longer trips, castles like Dunnottar and Crathes.

How far is St Andrews from Edinburgh?

St Andrews is about 50 miles (roughly 90 minutes) from Edinburgh, making for an easy day trip. Our St Andrews tour from Edinburgh picks up at the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gates J and K, St Andrews Square. We also offer tours of St Andrews from Glasgow, departing from Buchanan Bus Station if you’re travelling from the west of the country.

What’s included in a Rabbie’s St Andrews tour?

All of our St Andrews guided tours include travel on our mini coaches, a local driver-guide who knows the place inside and out, and free time to explore St Andrews itself. Accommodation can be paid for in advance as part of your booking, or you can select your room and pay later at your hotel. Whichever you choose, breakfast is included. For more information, read our accommodation page. Plus, no minimum numbers means your tour isn’t dependent on other people booking.

From day trips to 4-day adventures

We offer St Andrews day trips from Edinburgh or Glasgow, as well as a 4-day Scottish Castles Experience that includes St Andrews on day one, then continues to Crathes, Fyvie, Blair Castle, and Culloden Battlefield. Whichever you choose, we’ll make sure you have plenty of time to see the town and experience what makes it so special.

How you’ll get around St Andrews

Every St Andrews luxury tour with us travels in a 16-seat mini coach, with big panoramic windows for the views along the way. Once in town, everything's on foot: expect a moderate amount of walking on cobbled streets and some uneven ground near the castle and cathedral. If you have any accessibility requirements, just get in touch with our team before your tour so we can help you plan ahead.