St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

These are bucket list award-winning tours with Richard Falconer, author, historian, guide and 1980s Pro A1 Old Course Caddie.

Aimed primarily at those with a more in-depth interest in golf, you will learn about the origins and the development of both the game and the Old Course through a timeline spanning the 13th to 20th century, plus the Open history and the Dunhill, finishing with a photo shoot on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).

Hear memorable Road Hole moments and gain recommendations for a few more things on the bucket list to do while here, including the Himalayas and the Jigger Inn.

Round off your tour by the Old Course Jigger Inn.

Sundays - Walk on the Old Course fairway - excludes championship/tournament days)

No tours from December to February

*Check the booking calendar for availability

Tours endorsed by famed Golf historian David Joy.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Families welcome. Under 5s free but not suitable for under 2s

A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.

Not suitable for Baby strollers/carriages

Not suitable for Crutches, walking frames, mobility scooters

There is nowhere to leave any of the above and golf clubs etc while on tour, so make alternative arrangements

As part of your tour, you will be by the Old Course and walk across the 1st/18th fairway. You will do this at your own risk and you must keep an eye out for golf balls during live play!

Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional local guide/historian - 1980s Old Course 1A Professional Caddie

Professionally taken photo on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)

What To Expect

1

Meet Richard outside front of hotel for the start of your shared tour. Please don't be late as these public tours will not wait. Tour start: Gain an overview of town history leading to 1123 Links charter.

5 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

Discover the origins and early development of the game of golf, from 13th-century stick and ball in the Low Countries to Edinburgh in 1744 and why St Andrews is the Home of Golf.

10 minutesAdmission Not Applicable

Options

St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

Reviews

4.70

120 reviews

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  • This was an excellent...

    Katrina L,

    Jun 25, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    This was an excellent tour. At the beginning we had a hard time hearing our tour guide because his head was turned facing the opposite direction of where we were situated. It wasn’t a huge deal, because once we got on the course, we were able to hear him well. This was well worth this once in a lifetime opportunity!

  • Aussie’s in St Andrews

    Gary P,

    Jun 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Richard was very informative. As well as golf history, we learned the history of St Andrews. It was great

  • Old st Andrew’s tour

    Barbara S,

    Jun 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great overall tour of the course with history of golf and the area. My husband was thrilled with this tour

  • Worthwhile Tour of the Old Course

    Lisa S,

    Jun 15, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    We really appreciated the tour guide giving us ear buds so that we could hear him no matter where we stood. He was very knowledgeable about the course, golf, and history of St. Andrew’s.

  • Introduction to Golf History

    MarieTheres v,

    Jun 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    You should understand English well, but then the tour is great. Our companion Richard loves golf and has conveyed this confidently

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4.70
120 reviews