St Andrews History Tours | 1 hour 30 minutes

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional English speaking guide Richard Falconer, author/historian

Overview

See all the major historic quarters of St Andrews (excluding golf) and hear about its unique and rich history, with your guide - Richard Falconer. As a local historian, author and guide for 10 years, you will learn previously lost or forgotten history, about Mary Queen of Scots, the Knights Templar, St Andrews Meridian line, the Cathedral, the pilgrims and Scotland’s oldest university. Please note, that there is no mention of golf on this tour, for golf, check out Richard’s golf and Old Course tours. Your guide is local historian and author - Richard Falconer Visit the Cathedral, Palace, Harbour and University Learn all about St Andrews unique history Not suitable for any with walking impediments and all must be fluent in English

Itinerary

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    A haven off the beaten track. Learn about the 3rd college of the university built in 1538 to combat heresy.

    5 minutes

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    Hear about St Leonards school, the top private school in Scotland and one of the top schools in the world where the Queen Mother attended primary school.

    5 minutes

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    Learn about the only entrance to the city to St Andrews for the pilgrims and journey along the historic thoroughfare through the former priory precincts of the Cathedral.

    10 minutes

  • St Andrews Harbour Trust

    Visit St Andrews harbour, an area of great beauty missed by many a visitor to the town.

    10 minutes

  • St Andrews Cathedral

    Learn about the incredible history of the former seat of the Catholic Church in Scotland.

    30 minutes

  • St Andrews Castle

    The was the Bishops Palace from the 13th century. For the most part there was spiritual peace here but it has a fascinating history that culminated in the Scottish Reformation.

    5 minutes

  • University of St Andrews

    Explore all the historic quarters of Scotland's oldest University around St Andrews, with its amazing architecture and unique history.

    30 minutes

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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
  • Participants must understand English well
  • Under 5s free, not suitable for under 2s
  • Not suitable for those with walking difficulties (walking slowly)

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April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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41 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 37 reviews with 5 stars

Great tour with an engaging local historian.

Published on Sep, 2024

Took the morning train from Edinburgh to St Andrews and spent the afternoon, including this tour of the town. Well worth the money. Several hours with a gentleman that knows the city inside and out and is also quite affable. Lots of obscure facts and places to see along with all of the must see major attractions. Can't go wrong with this one. We spent the morning at the golf course where we also had lunch. As avid golfers we are well versed in The Old Course but I image his tour that focuses on the course is just as good as his city tour. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a in depth historical tour of St Andrews.

Great value and awesome guide

Published on Jul, 2024

Awesome guide.. Included items we were interested in. 1.5 hours was perfect and the tour was a great value. It was worth more than what was paid!

History

Published on May, 2024

Our guide, Richard, was enthusiastic about sharing his well-researched knowledge of St Andrews. We were shown hidden gems about the lovely town and were told histories of the cathedral and other buildings. Great tour!

I would recommend this tour to anyone.

Published on Apr, 2024

The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the town of St Andrews and took the time to show us the highlights.

St Andrews: More than Golf

Published on Sep, 2023

Richard was a great tour guide and answered any question that was thrown at him. St Andrews is a can’t miss.

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