St Andrews Walking Tours
Description
Award-winning original walking tours of St Andrews with a professional guide. St Andrews is one of the most unique and surprising locations in the world. Being the Home of Golf it is no secret that St Andrews is a sought-after destination, but there has been a vibrancy here for well over 1000 years. It culminated in the rise and fall of the Catholic Church in Scotland centered through the Cathedral precincts in St Andrews, symbolic of the greatest seat of Catholic power in Europe outside Rome itself for over 400 years. You will hear about the formation of St Andrews, the university and Royalty through the ages from Pictish Kings to Mary Queen of Scots and Prince William. You will also hear all about golf at the Old Course. It is fair to say St Andrews has it all, and you will find out all about it on this informative and thought-provoking tour as you wander through its iconic and historic precincts.
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Itinerary
This is the second college of the University of St Andrews and being just off the beaten track it is a haven of peace.
The top ice cream parlour in Scotland!
The seat of the Catholic Church and the Rome of Scotland for hundreds of years.
The former Bishop's Palace is explained outside the grounds.
See the oldest part of St Andrews University and visit St Salvators chapel.
The home of golf and the most prestigious golf course in the world.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants must have a good command of the English language - translating or talking slowely dos not work
- Tours are not suitable for under 5s
- Not suitable for those with walking difficulties (walking slowly)
Reviews(8)
Richard did a terrific job with the St. Andrews Walking Tour. My wife and I joined the group on Tuesday, August 20. Richard's knowledge of the town's history, culture, architecture, etc. made for a wonderful day. St. Andrews is such a special place, where I spent 2 weeks back in 1975. My wife was seeing St. Andrews for the first time. Richard paced the walking tour to stop at key points, including the castle and university. He took the time to explain the significance of each location. Richard's humor and storytelling are amazing! My wife and I highly recommend Richard and his St. Andrews Walking Tour to anyone who wants a "flavor" of what truly makes the town special. Thank you. Gary and Dale United States
Richard has very deep knowledge of St. Andrews and gave us a broad and interesting view of the city. Good value. Great walking tour.
The city itself is very interesting. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I do recommend this tour
Good tour with good historical information. Unfortunately my friend wasn't in very good shape and we had to end our participation after about 1.5 hours so she could rest. This was really NOT a strenuous trip, however. We covered a lot of ground, saw a lot and there were two additional participants who were pleasant. Good and fun guide by the name of Richard.
Had a fantastic tour with Richard. He shared many historical facts and local insights. We were able to see beautiful sights we would not have found on our own. Well worth the time! Thanks Richard!
Don’t really care about golf but very much enjoyed the ruins. Richard was very knowledgeable. Pace was good.
Fantastic tour! I highly recommend this. The tour guide was so knowledgeable. He pointed things out that I would never known & I was a history major.
My favorite part was St Andrew's Castle and the tour of the fishing villages. Jim Davis was an excellent, knowledgeable guide, very friendly, funny, happy guy we enjoyed it very much. We also saw William Wallace Statue.
