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

What To Expect

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

2 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

University of St Andrews

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

10 minutesAdmission Not Applicable

Options

St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

Reviews

4.90

128 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • 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

  • A Fantastic Tour

    Suzanne H,

    May 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A fantastic tour of the cities history, the university and Old St. Andrew’s golf course. Our guide was very informative.

  • Private tour...such great...

    Judy C,

    Apr 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Private tour...such great information. We could ask questions as they arose. We walked around the city and onto the course. Our guide gave recommendations for what to do after the tour as well.

  • Four! Let’s go!

    Lorrie M,

    Mar 31, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    It’s a fast paced walking tour to pack in all of the wonderful sites. Our tour guide was very informative and passionate about the history he shared; although somewhat impatient at times.

From GBP 17

4.90
128 reviews