Visit the windswept Fife town that gave golf to the world and stand where Reformation history was written in fire and blood. St Andrews — its ruined Cathedral, castle, and the hallowed Old Course — is one of Scotland's most storied destinations.
What to expect
Your private guide collects you at the South Queensferry terminal and crosses the iconic Queensferry Crossing into the Kingdom of Fife. St Andrews unfolds at your own pace: the dramatic clifftop ruins of the Cathedral where Cardinal Beaton was murdered, the Castle's notorious Bottle Dungeon, and the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse overlooking the most famous first tee in golf. Lunch on a cobbled street in the university town adds a civilised pause before the scenic coastal drive home. Every detail is tailored entirely to you.
Good to know
Approximately 7–8 hours. St Andrews is about 55 miles from South Queensferry — around 1 hour by private car. Book well in advance; private tour availability is limited. Golf course entry is not included but can be arranged separately for avid players.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at S. Queensferry — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in S. Queensferry
- Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Small-Group Day Tour
- Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace Shore Excursion
- Outlander Adventure: Doune Castle, Culross Palace & Jacobite Sites
- Forth Bridges Sightseeing Cruise: UNESCO Icon from the Water
- Linlithgow Palace & Mary Queen of Scots: Private Half-Day Tour