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1 hour 15 minutes
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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional local guide/historian - 1980s Old Course Caddie
Professionally taken photo on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)
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.
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.
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ingrid C,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
Richard our guide was an interesting character. He didn’t really like answering questions as he had his own agenda.
Lisa S,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
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
Stacey K,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
Richard was awesome. Knows his stuff. Shares his great pictures and took pictures for everyone in our group
Cheran L,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
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
Frank H,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
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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