Private Tour
Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
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
Martyrs' Monument
Meet your golf expert guide at Martyr's Monument
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)
Options
Large Groups (7+ people)
Larger Group Size
Small Groups (1-6 people)
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t miss doing this
David P,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Andrew, my tour guide, was a wealth of knowledge, polite, respectful and had heaps of interesting stories. He took the time to ask me questions so as to tailor my experience.
St Andrews
DebbieB H,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00John was excellent and really gave us a lot of information about St Andrew’s. Best couple of hours, so worth it
Great tour despite hurricane force winds
Jeff I,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00John was our guide. He shared an incredible amount of information. All the history was great. He did work hard to shelter us from the wind since it was blowing over 50 mph at times. Took great pictures and knew all the right places for perfect shots.
A must for any golf enthusiast
Todd O,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We just loved this experience with John. He had so much interesting facts about the Old Course and we loved walking part of the course with him. He pointed out fun facts and we just loved seeing the old course with our own eyes versus the camera. You definitely grasp the difficulty of the course in person. Highly recommend for any golf lover or fan of golf history. Sunday is the best day to visit when the old course becomes a park since there is no golfing.
St Andrews with Carol
Landon S,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00You will learn so many neat facts about the golf course, the town, and university. Great time and great area! Btw, Carol is the best guide and knows all the best tidbits. Her knowledge of history along with her kind demeanor make her a superb guide.
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