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Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

**SELLS OUT IN SUMMER - please book early to avoid disappointment**

St Andrews; the home of golf. What better way to discover St Andrews golf legacy and the Old Course than with a local expert! With a local guide, maximise your time in St Andrews on a private tour.

Do something different and discover the controversies and quirks of golf, as well as a local insight into the politics of golf in the town. Get the insider scoop to the Royal and Ancient politics from a local outsider - without the bias.

From the origins of the sport, and spending time on the 1st, 17th & 18th fairways, finish off with a photo on the famous Swilken Bridge, discover our incredible legacy with your local guide. You'll also see where some of the most famous shots in golf history took place (The Sands of Nakajima, Eisenhower on the Old Course etc.).

Discover:

Royal and Ancient Club

Royal and Ancient Golf Museum

1st Tee & Fairway

Putting Green

17th Green

18th Fairway

Swilken Bridge

…and many more hidden gems!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Expert, local guide

What To Expect

1

Martyrs' Monument

Meet your golf expert guide at Martyr's Monument

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

The R&A World Golf Museum

Discover the famous Royal and Ancient Golf Museum, shrine to the history of golf and it's players (view from the outside only)

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Large Groups (7+ people)

Larger Group Size

Small Groups (1-6 people)

Reviews

5.00

49 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A hole in one!!

    Rhonda K,

    Aug 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    John was absolutely amazing. The private tour was thoroughly enjoyed by our group. John was a wealth of knowledge, he has a true gift for story telling, and his passion for golf was contagious. This tour and tour-guide is highly recommended.

  • Ada is an amazing guide....

    robert b,

    Aug 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Ada is an amazing guide. Her deep knowledge was incredible. We had such a great time and getting to know not just the history of the Old course but also St Andrews the town

  • Old course tour

    sandy b,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative and fun! Carol was exceptionally and full Of fun facts and trivia! Thank you for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

  • Best guide and great historical tour

    maryann P,

    Aug 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide Ada was fabulous. She’s an expert on the course history with many personal experiences. I highly recommend this tour!

  • loved the tour! the old course is beautiful

    Kris W,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    James was informative and the tour was so memorable! Learned so many cool facts! we are a family of golfers and we loved watching the playerz

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