Fishing Trips in Britain: 3 to Book Before You Go

1.St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,973 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as Ewan, Andrew, Neal, or Duncan. Visit Anstruther, spend about three hours in St Andrews, then stop at Falkland Palace. Expect history, golf, coastal views, flexible timing, and no included admission fees.

“Our tour guide Duncan was excellent- loved listening to the history of Mary queen of Scots that he told us on the way home. St. Andrew’s was beautiful and there’s nothing better than visiting the beach even if it’s a cold day!”

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2.St Andrews and Fishing Villages of Fife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,071 reviews · 9 hours · from $71

Cross the Forth Bridge, visit Anstruther, see Fife’s coastal villages, and spend about three hours in St Andrews. Your English-speaking driver-guide, perhaps Marty, Gillian, Ash, or Shafiq, adds history, music, humor, and practical tips. Entry fees, meals, and drinks are extra.

“Wonderful trip to three towns including St Andrews. Our bus driver did a great job driving thru the wind and rain and kept us very entertained with the history of these towns and other stories…he has an incredible sense of humor. Well worth the price!”

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3.St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Travel from Edinburgh into Fife with a driver-guide, stopping at Anstruther and the coastal villages of Pittenweem, Crail, and St Monans before three free hours in St Andrews. Finish with Falkland and South Queensferry. Guides such as Stuart, Marty, Gillian, and Ryan add history and humor, though the coach can feel tight.

“This was such a fun, charming tour! Our guide, Gillian, was fantastic!! She gave us great historical background and pointed put excellent stops along the way.”

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