In a nutshell

Step into the world of great explorations on the RRS Discovery, the sailing ship that set sail to discover the South Pole in the early 1900s. Your bus will take you through the countryside of Fife and Dundee, on the banks of the river Tay, and then at the port, you can climb aboard the ship and learn all about the scientific expedition that saw the explorers stuck in the Arctic ice for two years.

Main stops

Sightseeing bus tour of Dundee: region of Fife; Dundee Law hill, the river Tay and the city center
Viewpoint over the river Tay: photo stop
RRS Discovery: Interior visit
Free time in Dundee

The programme

Dundee is known as the city of discovery: where the RRS Discovery, the legendary sailing ship that explored the Antarctic for scientific purposes, was built and is now at anchor.
You'll reach it by bus as you travel through the green landscapes of Fife to the city. From the windows, you'll spot the “Dundee Law" and discover that in Scottish, “law” means hill, but this is not a hill like any other: it is the crater of an extinct volcano.
Did you know that the longest waterway in Scotland runs nearby? Stop at the viewpoint over the river Tay and get clicking, before climbing aboard the RRS Discovery.
On this legendary ship, you will discover what life was like on board, as well as learning all about the success of the 1901 expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott, despite many setbacks and two years trapped in the Antarctic ice!
Then, wander among the Victorian buildings and statues of comic book characters or enjoy some of Dundee's street food: it's your free time, so you can spend it how you like! One little tip though: be sure to taste “Dundee cake”, the local cake with raisins and almonds.