St Andrews Golf Tour with Whisky Distillery & Fish & Chips

St Andrews, golf's birthplace, in one morning and afternoon

A full-day tour of St Andrews and the Fife coast starting with the world's first golf course and the famous Swilcan Bridge on the 17th hole, then lunch in the fishing village of Anstruther, with an optional distillery tour at Kingsbarns. Private transportation, Scottish snacks, tea and coffee are included. Lunch is separate unless you book a hamper option in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore St Andrews and nearby villages

• Visit St Andrews golf course
• See Swilcan bridge photo spot
• Explore St Andrews town and lunch
• Walk on Anstruther pier
• Enjoy award-winning Fish & Chips
• Optional tour of Kingsbarns distillery

The experience

St Andrews sits on the east coast of Scotland with a history that reaches back around 1,400 years. The tour begins at the Old Course itself, the world's first golf course, where you walk down by the first tee and stop at the Swilcan Bridge on the 17th hole for a photo. After that you have time to explore the town on your own: the ancient cathedral, the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world, and the narrow streets that have stood since the medieval period. The guide leads the way but leaves space for you to wander and take in the place at your own pace.

From St Andrews, the route heads south to Anstruther, a working fishing village where you'll have lunch at one of the award-winning fish & chips restaurants there. The pier is a short walk from the restaurants, so you can stretch your legs and watch the boats if you want. During the snack break on the drive, you'll get Scottish Irn Bru, tea or coffee, and a sweet Scottish-themed treat. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

The final stop is optional: Kingsbarns whisky and gin distillery, which sits on the Fife coast overlooking the North Sea. If you want to tour the distillery, you'll need to book that in advance and pay separately. It's not part of the base tour price. If you skip it, you can spend more time in St Andrews instead. The whole day runs eight hours, and the air-conditioned vehicle is wheelchair accessible. All areas you'll visit are also accessible.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup included.
• Scottish Irn Bru, tea and coffee during the snack break.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a sweet Scottish-themed snack treat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 10:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Designer Tour Scotland

Is this one for you?The tour picks you up and handles all the driving, so you don't need a car to reach St Andrews, the golf course, and the coast in one day: ideal if you're staying in Edinburgh or elsewhere without transport.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Swilcan Bridge and why do people photograph it at St Andrews?

The Swilcan Bridge is a stone bridge on the 17th hole of the Old Course at St Andrews, one of golf's most recognizable landmarks. The tour stops there specifically for photos, and you'll walk down by the first tee to see the course itself before heading into the town.

Is lunch included in the tour price, or do I pay separately in Anstruther?

Lunch is not included in the base tour price. You'll have free time in Anstruther to buy fish & chips at one of the restaurants there and eat at your own pace. If you want a packed meal arranged in advance, the operator offers hamper options from catering partners that you can add at checkout.

Can I visit Kingsbarns distillery on this tour?

Kingsbarns is an optional stop at the end of the day. If you want to tour the distillery, you must book it in advance and pay a separate fee. It's not included in the tour price. If you don't book a distillery tour, you'll have the option to spend more time in St Andrews instead.

How does the tour get around, and where does it pick me up?

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included. Pickup is part of the tour, though the specific pickup location will be confirmed when you book. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at a central point.

What's provided during the day besides the main stops?

Scottish Irn Bru, tea, coffee, bottled water, and a sweet Scottish-themed snack treat are provided during a snack break on the drive. Lunch is your own expense in Anstruther, unless you add a hamper option when booking.