Private St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course Walking Tour

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Private St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course Walking Tour

By St Andrews Tours

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Overview

Explore over 2,000 years of history on this guided walking tour through St Andrews, the birthplace of golf. Led by a professional local guide, visit all the major sites like the Cathedral ruins and the Old Course. This tour not only reveals the rich heritage of St Andrews but also its significant role in the evolution of golf itself. With something for everyone, this tour is Ideal for both the golfer and non-golfer but the tour is not suitable for under 5s. A public variation of this tour is also available on Viator: St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

Enjoy a private exclusive guided tour with a professional local guide
Discover all the major St Andrews' landmarks, including the Cathedral and the Old Course
Capture memorable photos en route to having bucket list photos on the Swilkan Bridge!
Tours run daily from March to October with a duration of 2 hours

Activity location

Holy Trinity Church
- South Street
- KY16 9NL, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Adamson
- 127 South Street
- KY16 9UH, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Private St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course Walking Tour

2h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 16:00

Price details

£70.00 x 2 Adults£140.00

Total

Until Wed, 27 May

What's included, what's not

Professional English speaking local guide
Professionally taken photos (with your phone) on the Swilkan Bridge

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours not suitable for under 5s
A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.
Not suitable for Crutches, walking frames, mobility scooters
There is nowhere to leave luggage, shopping or golf clubs etc while on tour, so make alternative arrangements
Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Holy Trinity Church

A little about the historical significance of the 15th century church.

St Mary's College Library, incorporating the King James Library - University of St Andrews

Part of St Andrews university this picturesque haven is St Mary's College and dates to 1538.

School of History (Mediaeval History) - University of St Andrews

Originally dating to 1160, this former Knights Templar tenement is one of the oldest buildings in the centre of St Andrews.

Jannettas Gelateria

Scotland's top ice cream store and cafe!!

The Pends Gate House

Dating to 1383, this was once the grand public entrance to the Cathedral precincts.

Deans Court

Character. filled post graduates residence with parts dating to circa 1100 and a hidden medieval garden.

St Andrews Cathedral

The Grand Cathedral ruins. Once the eclesiastical seat of the Catholic church in Scotland. We explore its history, the history of the town and visit a grave and two family plots of early golfing pikonnering giants: Tom Morris family, Jamie Anderson and Allan Robertson.

St Andrews Castle

Originally built as the St Andrews Bishops Palace in 1200 and having been rebuilt at least three times, its ruins remain as a testiment to the wealth and power the Catholic church held here for over 400 years.

St Salvator's College

Th flagship of St Andrews University where we visit the 15th century university chapel.

Old Tom Morris Statue

Erected October 2024, the statue of Old Tom stands as a homage to the grandfather of golf.

The Old Course

Visit the 18th green, 1st tee, 1st/18th fairway learning of the development of the course and the game of golf plus anecdotes and memorable golfing moments.

Swilcan Bridge

Opportunity for photos on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament/championship days).

The Jigger Inn

The tour finishes here outside the Jigger Inn, part of the Old Course Hotel. Your guide will give recommendations of further attractions to visit. The Jigger Inn is the ultimate 19th hole for food and refreshments. Situated by the 17th fairway, sitting outside the back affords the best views in the game of golf anywhere in the world. NB. You can't book a table for outside, but the area is large and rarely a problem getting a table. Best fish and chips anywhere!

Location

Activity location

Holy Trinity Church
- South Street
- KY16 9NL, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Adamson
- 127 South Street
- KY16 9UH, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

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