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 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)
What‘s Included
Expert, local guide
Options
Large Groups (7+ people)
Larger Group Size
Small Groups (1-6 people)
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Golf tour even non-golfers loved
Betsy H,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Ada, was such a delight! She knew every aspect of the game of golf, but also made it fun and interesting for those in our party who weren’t golf fans. While we were blown around by the wind, it didn’t seem to bother her a bit. We loved the personal stories she shared, and can’t wait to watch the Open in 2027 and look for all of the places we visited. Highly recommend!!
Golf experience
Jennifer B,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Greatest tour guide. He grew up there and was full of info. Rained all day, but it was worth it. He even brought a putter so our son was able to experience what it would be like if he was actually putting from the 17th green.
What a wonderful morning with Richard in The Old Course!
Krista D,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrew was a wonderful tour guide with loads of local history, golf stories and a special passion for The Old Course.
Great experience!
Angela C,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic experience!! Tony, my guide, was sensational - I came away knowing so much more about the course and its history. Highly recommend!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
St Andrew's walking tour of golf course
Robert R,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00That our booking did not go ahead blaming a computer error after getting an email at 7.03 are we excited about our tour at 10.30.We arrived at meeting place before time but no guide appeared. A guide from same company arrived at 10.50 for another tour and rang her company, st Andrew's walking tours, they did not have our booking. St Andrew's were great but I still missed my golf tour, all the way from Australia, and all I get from VIATOR is, we will refund you. I need to be compensated somehow.
Friendly and informative
Regina R,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00John was an amazing and friendly guide. We learned so much from him and would recommend his tour to golf enthusiasts and non-golfers alike. The course is beautiful.
Golf
April W,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned about the history of golf and the course. We got to see golfers and see the terrain. We learned about the town and she answered questions about the places to eat and shop.
Non golfer & golfer approved.
Clive H,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic informative tour. John, our guide, was well informed and passed the information about the course and the many buildings history on so effortlessly. We, as a golfer and non golfer, found the tour very enjoyable. Highly recommend to others.
St. Andrews is not just for Golfers
sandrabP7307LO,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and friends are golfers and absolutely loved the tour although I am not a golfer I found the tour very interesting. Shelia was very knowledgeable about golf and the history and also the role women played in golf. Really a highlight tour for us.
Worthwhile and informative.
Carolyn D,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew Turnbull was excellent! He was very informative and took his time walking us through the course as it was Sunday. His knowledge was extensive. As we were the only people in the group he drove us to the train station. Very much appreciated.
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