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Great tour!!
Great walking tour with history and little details about the city, history and golf course!! Loved it!
St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Price from
- $34 / person
- Location
- St Andrews
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 167 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- St Andrews Tours
- Meeting point
- Please be on time as the tours will not wait. All tours start outside front entrance of T-Squared.
Description
For the golfer and non-golfer, there is something for everyone on these award-winning tours. Your guide will give a passionate all-round insight into how the game developed through St Andrews unique history as you explore the University and cathedral with graves of the Tom Morris family and Allan Robertson. Then to the Palace and a leafy stroll to the Old Course learning of the Open and Old Course history, finishing with a photo shoot on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tours start here with your guide. This is Tiger Woods and Justine Timberlake's new Bar/restaurant with virtual golf and other sporting activities.
University of St Andrews
Learn about Scotland's oldest University established 1413. Visit St Salvator's College and University Chapel.
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.
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.
Learn about the evolution of both golf and Old Course development, together with some of the adjoining landmarks.
Tours finish with a photo opportunity on the famous bridge with details of nearby iconic buildings. Excludes tournament days.
What's included
Included
Professional English speaking local guide
Not included
On Viator we also have a private St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course Walking Tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
167 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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!
- Calls will not be answered. Text/message or email only.
- Not suitable for travelers with walking difficulties (walking slowly)
- Not suitable for hip/knee problems, sprained ankles, walking frames, crutches or mobility scooters
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History take?
St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History cost?
Prices start at $34 per person for this St Andrews experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please be on time as the tours will not wait. All tours start outside front entrance of T-Squared. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Not suitable for Baby strollers/carriages
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not suitable for hip/knee problems, sprained ankles, walking frames, crutches or mobility scooters
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 167 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by St Andrews Tours.
Reviews(167)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Sunny late afternoon tour
Morgan gave us a good overview of the University, St. Salvatore’s Chapel, St. Andrew’s Cathedral and an introduction to the Old Course. He added some interesting tidbits about “Wills and Kate” and quite a bit of golf facts as he had worked on several local courses. We were fortunate to get to see the course, and take a photo on the Old Bridge despite the Dunhill Links practice rounds starting the day of our tour.
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St.Andrews 🏴⛳️
If you are able to request a guide I suggest Mike.Born and raised in St.Andrews. Never thought I could learn so much history in2 hour tour could .highly recommended.
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Our guide Erin was...
Our guide Erin was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Highly recommended if you want to learn more about St. Andrews.
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That it is well worth a...
That it is well worth a visit and to hear so much interesting information was great and to stand on the hallowed turf was awesome! Graeme White was excellent and covered everything extensively and with excellent knowledge and humour where needed
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St Andrews town and golf
Learned so much about the history of St Andrews, as it's not all about golf. I have to say I am a golfer and loved that part of the tour too!
L
Mike was a wonderful...
Mike was a wonderful guide. This tour provides great details about the town, history and the old course.
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Better than we imagined
This tour was excellent! The perfect amount of information and kept us interested throughout the entire time. Our guide Michael was very knowledgeable, interactice and easy going!
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Great guide and tour
Graham was excellent. We learned so many interesting history of St Andrew’s and the town. Graham was personable and we so enjoyed our tour. What a wonderful experience!
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Lovely tour guide but definitely wrongly advertised
Our tour guide was absolutely lovely but I do want to highlight that it was advertised as being led by a former caddie. That was certainly not the case for our tour and our tour guide didn’t even play golf. I asked questions about historical sites and many times the tour guide said they didn’t know or that I could look it up online. We booked the tour hoping to learn more than we did and we paid extra than other tours, specifically because of how it was advertised as being led by a former caddie. Your advertising should meet current expectations.
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