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Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour

5.0 (95 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour

About this activity

**SELLS OUT IN SUMMER - please book early to avoid disappointment**

St Andrews; the home of golf. What better way to discover St Andrews golf legacy and the Old Course than with a local expert! With a local guide, maximise your time in St Andrews on a private tour.

Do something different and discover the controversies and quirks of golf, as well as a local insight into the politics of golf in the town. Get the insider scoop to the Royal and Ancient politics from a local outsider - without the bias.

From the origins of the sport, and spending time on the 1st, 17th & 18th fairways, finish off with a photo on the famous Swilken Bridge, discover our incredible legacy with your local guide. You'll also see where some of the most famous shots in golf history took place (The Sands of Nakajima, Eisenhower on the Old Course etc.).

Discover:

Royal and Ancient Club

Royal and Ancient Golf Museum

1st Tee & Fairway

Putting Green

17th Green

18th Fairway

Swilken Bridge

…and many more hidden gems!

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Walking Tours in St Andrews

What is included

Included

  • Included: Expert, local guide

Itinerary

  1. Martyrs' Monument

    10 min

    Meet your golf expert guide at Martyr's Monument

  2. The R&A World Golf Museum

    10 min Admission not included

    Discover the famous Royal and Ancient Golf Museum, shrine to the history of golf and it's players

    (view from the outside only)

  3. The Himalayas Putting Course

    10 min Admission not included

    Learn the background of this world-famous golfing town

  4. The Old Course

    50 min Admission not included

    Discover the topology of the Old Course, and enjoy in-depth commentary from our expert gold guide

  5. The Swilcan Bridge

    10 min

    View the iconic Swilken Bridge, and grab a quick photo posing on it!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket at Martyr's Monument on The Scores at the time of your tour.

    If you need a different meeting point in the city centre, this is possible, please message/email us directly.

End point

  • Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket at Martyr's Monument on The Scores at the time of your tour.

    If you need a different meeting point in the city centre, this is possible, please message/email us directly.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Large Groups (7+ people)

    Larger Group Size

  • Small Groups (1-6 people)

Traveller ratings

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