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
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
loved the tour! the old course is beautiful
Kris W,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00James 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
Great tour
Aaron D,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did the private Old Course tour with Ada. She walked us around the grounds and gave us a great history of the golf course and related things. Super knowledgeable from her life spent in the area. We had a great time!
Great Tour of The Old Course at St. Andrews
William H,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour of the Old Course. Ada was a great guide - very knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommend for even the causal golf fan!
Don't miss this St Andrew's tour
Christopher H,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide John could not have been better! He was personable, knowledgeable, & a good story teller. Besides giving us valuable context about the course and the game, he expertly guided us through the maze of active players on the course & set us up for the best possible pictures on Swilcan Bridge. We highly recommend the tour and John, in particular.
The small private tour was fantastic!
Eric L,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00The smaller private tour with Richard was fantastic! And a tip - do the tour on Sunday when there is no golf and you get a much better opportunity to walk the course and hear the history while on the course. Even the non-golfers in our tour enjoyed it!
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