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 pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Tours not suitable for under 5s

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

Not suitable for 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 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 minutes • Admission 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 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

Reviews

4.70

131 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Okay without being great

    Ingrid C,

    Sep 9, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Richard our guide was an interesting character. He didn’t really like answering questions as he had his own agenda.

  • Fun walking tour with...

    Lisa S,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fun walking tour with knowledgeable guide. Got some good pictures in front of landmarks. Was a little over an hour great way to see the course

  • Richard was awesome....

    Stacey K,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Richard was awesome. Knows his stuff. Shares his great pictures and took pictures for everyone in our group

  • Knowledge past present and future St Andrew’s golf course

    Cheran L,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Learnt a lot of new facts about the old course tour was very informative, with humour added in to make the tour a fun time . Would highly recommend this tour to the keen golfer to have knowledge and insight to This amazing course . Richard was such a great what is tour director

  • Richard, the tour guide...

    Frank H,

    Aug 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Richard, the tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable and a great since of humor and personality. We had a great time.

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4.70
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