St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History | 1 hour 45 minutes

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

Overview

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.

Itinerary

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

    2 minutes

  • University of St Andrews

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

    10 minutes

  • St Andrews Cathedral

    Learn about the iconic ruins of the Cathedral and pay your respects to golfing greats Old and Young Tom Morris, Allan Robertson and Jamie Anderson.

    20 minutes

  • St Andrews Castle

    Find out about this former Bishops Palace, then as we walk to the Old Course hear about Tom Morris and Allan Robertson and how the Open Championship began.

    10 minutes

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    Learn about the evolution of both golf and Old Course development, together with some of the adjoining landmarks.

    40 minutes

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    Tours finish with a photo opportunity on the famous bridge with details of nearby iconic buildings. Excludes tournament days.

    10 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
  • 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

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Lots of information

Published on Sep, 2024

Jonathon was a great tour guide…had lots of interesting facts…learned a lot about Edinburgh …more than just the vaults

Lots of information

Published on Sep, 2024

Jonathon was a great tour guide…had lots of interesting facts…learned a lot about Edinburgh …more than just the vaults

Lots of information

Published on Sep, 2024

Jonathon was a great tour guide…had lots of interesting facts…learned a lot about Edinburgh …more than just the vaults

Outstanding

Published on Sep, 2024

We stayed in Edinburgh and being an old Golf nut had to book the Golf tour of St Andrews. We got a lot more than expected. The Historical facts of St Andrew's Town were a bonus expertly explained to us by our knowledgeable guide.

Outstanding

Published on Sep, 2024

We stayed in Edinburgh and being an old Golf nut had to book the Golf tour of St Andrews. We got a lot more than expected. The Historical facts of St Andrew's Town were a bonus expertly explained to us by our knowledgeable guide.

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