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
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A hole in one!!
Rhonda K,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00John 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
5.00Ada 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
5.00Very 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
5.00Our 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
5.00James 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
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