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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

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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

1

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

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St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

Reviews

4.90

138 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Exceptional Guide

    Ronald R,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful 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

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very 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

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely 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

    - Viator

    5.00

    Top 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

    - 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.

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4.90
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