St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

4.9 (167 reviews) 1 h 45 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

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).

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: St Andrews Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional English speaking local guide

Not included

Not included: On Viator we also have a private St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course Walking Tour

Itinerary

Stop 1

2 min

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

10 min

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

20 min

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

10 min

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.
Stop 5

40 min

Learn about the evolution of both golf and Old Course development, together with some of the adjoining landmarks.
Stop 6

10 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please be on time as the tours will not wait. All tours start outside front entrance of T-Squared.

End point

Tours finish on the Old Course - Right at the heart of the game!

Using your ticket

Meeting point is outside the front of T-Squared Social, 117 North St, St Andrews KY16 9AD. Tiger Woods & Justine Timberlake's new bar/restaurant.

Participants must have a fluent command of English. Translating or speaking slowly does not work.

Do not turn up on a tour time you have not booked for on the off chance you can attend that tour without prior notification. If you do you may either be turned away or find there is no tour at that time.

Tours are not suitable for children under 2 years.

As it states on the website, this tour is NOT suitable for those with walking difficulties. This includes those with walking aids.

Do not attempt to come on a tour if you have a cold or flu-like symptoms.

Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before your tour.

Allow plenty of time to park and bring pound coins for parking meters.

Tours start promptly at the scheduled times:

We do not wait on the off chance of you turning up late. If you think you will be running late you must contact before the tour start time.

Calls will not be answered. Message or text only.

You will then be advised if you can join the tour or reschedule. Failure to notify negates your right to reschedule. As stated there are no refunds unless cancelled 24 hours in advance or by the tour director. You will not receive a reply once the tour has started.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Tours may be occasionally subject to cancellation due to very extreme weather. Please check point of sale when conditions are severe. In the event of cancellation by the team the tour will be rescheduled, tickets can be refunded from the point of purchase.

Any additional costs incurred by patron/s are at their own expense.

Only guide assistance dogs allowed

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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