St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History
Overview
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1 hour 45 minutes
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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
Tours start here with your guide, author and historian Richard Falconer.
University of St Andrews
Learn about Scotland's oldest University established 1413. Visit St Salvator's College and University Chapel.
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St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History
Reviews
138 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional Guide
Ronald R,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour, great historian and speaker. Truly appreciated his knowledge of the game, history and future expansion of the area. This was a very enjoyable tour not only for golf enthusiasts, he covers the St. Andrews history in great detail.
Town history, golf history! Perfect
Barbara B,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very personable, very informative tour, not just Golf but history of St Andrews. Our tour guide was an expert. Wrote 7 books on St Andrews
Absolutely fascinating...
Martin T,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fascinating tour and Richard our guide was very knowledgeable and presented the tour group with humor and valuable insights.
Great tour, learned a ton about St Andrews
Earl W,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Top notch tour, excellent guide, thank you Richard. Really learned a lot about the wonderful town of St Andrew and the history and golf course. Richard did over 8 years as a caddie and knows a ton of great info about St Andrew's. Tha k you !
Great tour!
Victoria H,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge!!! Factual, interesting and funny!!! Great guide in so many ways!!
Good Tour of St Andrews
Elise B,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good tour of St Andrews - combined some history with golf which was good. But it was difficult to hear the guide, partially because the streets were busy and noisy, and partially because he often spoke to the entire group of almost 20 people as he was walking which made it very difficult to hear him unless you were right next to him. Tour takes you into the university campus and into the grounds of the cathedral and ends near the old course.
Great informative tour
Lyndylooloo,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lots to learn about this small town. This tour shed light on the golfing history, the university history and life before all these. It was an easy walk and we learnt heaps
Ben, the Shaman of St. Andrews
Timbeac,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We walked around the neighborhood, cemetery, golf course, and campus of St Andrews. Our guide Ben, was so knowledgeable and cool! He gave us insights that most people would never know or read about because he LIVES IN THE TOWN. We ended the tour by walking the course and taking pictures on the iconic bridge. Ask for Ben if you do this tour, you won’t regret it.
Great tour!
MichelleC B,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an informative tour, just the right amount of information! Richard went out of his way to take our pictures too!
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