St Andrews Golf Oriented History Tours - Town and Old Course
Tour times 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm, 7 days a week throughout the year (check booking calendar for any exclusions).
Your guide is author and historian Richard Falconer who is endorsed by noted St Andrews Golf Historian and author David Joy.
These are golf-orientated historical tours of St Andrews, giving an all-round insight into what makes St Andrews so unique.
There is something for everyone on these tours.
The golfing enthusiast generally knows a lot about golf in St Andrews, so these tours feature lesser-known aspects of the game, but not everyone is into golf, so these tours also appeal to those looking to find out more about St Andrews.
Alongside being the 'Home of Golf', this was the seat of the Catholic Church in Scotland for 419 years. They created the Cathedral and the Palace, formed Scotland's first University here in 1413, and among their number were the early protagonists for the game of golf itself.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hotel du Vin St Andrews, 40 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AS, UK
Tours start here with your guide, author and historian Richard Falconer.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Greyfriars Inn, 129 North St, St Andrews KY16 9AG, UK
Learn about the Dunhill Championship and a few ties with this Inn.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: University of St Andrews, St. Andrews KY16 9AJ Scotland
Learn about Scotland's oldest University established 1413. Visit St Salvator's College and University Chapel.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews Cathedral The Pends, St. Andrews KY16 9QL Scotland
Explore the iconic ruins of the Cathedral where 124 noted Golfers are buried, including the Tom Morris family, Allan Robertson and Jamie Anderson.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St Andrews Castle, St. Andrews Castle The Scores, St. Andrews KY16 9AR Scotland
Find out about this former Bishops Palace.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Course, W Sands Rd, St Andrews KY16 9XL, UK
Learn about the evolution of golf, the rules and Old Course development, together with some of the adjoining landmarks.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Swilcan Bridge, 17 The Links, St Andrews KY16 9JE, UK
Tours finish with a photo opportunity on the famous bridge with details of nearby iconic buildings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
- Professional English speaking guide Richard Falconer, author/historian
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Participants must understand English well
- Under 5s free, not suitable for under 2s
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties (walking slowly)
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Do not come on a tour if you have cold - cough and sneezing etc and covid is a given.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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