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St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Led by local town/golf historian and author Richard Falconer, these tours give a passionate all-round insight into how the game developed through St Andrews unique history. As you explore St Andrews the tour entwines town history with the game we know and love. Visit the University and Cathedral with graves of the Tom Morris family and Allan Roberston, then to the Palace. The tour culminates at the Old Course and a photoshoot on the Swilkan Bridge.

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

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

Under 5s free, not suitable for under 2s

Not suitable for Baby strollers/carriages

There is nowhere to leave any of the above or golf clubs etc while on tour so make other arrangements and do not ask!

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 suitable for travelers with walking difficulties (walking slowly)

Not suitable for hip/knee problems, sprained ankles, walking frames, crutches or mobility scooters

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional English speaking guide Richard Falconer, author/historian

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Hotel du Vin St Andrews
40 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AS, UK
Please be on time as the tours will not wait. All tours start outside front entrance Hotel du Vin on the Scores.

End points

Swilcan Bridge
17 The Links, St Andrews KY16 9JE, UK
Tours finish on the Old Course - Right at the heart of the game!

What To Expect

1

Hotel du Vin St Andrews

Tours start here with your guide, author and historian Richard Falconer.

2 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

University of St Andrews

Learn about Scotland's oldest University established 1413. Visit St Salvator's College and University Chapel.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

Reviews

4.90

134 reviews

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  • Great tour!

    Victoria H,

    Aug 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and funny. I would take the tour again. There was a woman that has taken the tour three times already and planned on going to another. The guide is a wealth of information.

  • St Andrew - walk a mile in my shoes

    Carol K,

    Aug 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Richard was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge!!! Factual, interesting and funny!!! Great guide in so many ways!!

  • Great tour!

    MichelleC B,

    Jul 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was an informative tour, just the right amount of information! Richard went out of his way to take our pictures too!

  • Learned all about the...

    Lawrence M,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Learned all about the history, the university and the golf course. Walked through historic site of cathedral and ancient cemetery.

  • Great !

    Baldur S,

    Jun 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great experience and knowledgable guide, highly reccomended! St Andrews is a wonderful city and the old course is fantastic

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4.90
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