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St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

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St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

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St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

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Highlights

Led by local town/golf historian and author Richard Falconer, these tours give a passionate all-round insight into how the game developed through St Andrews unique history. As you explore St Andrews the tour entwines town history with the game we know and love. Visit the University and Cathedral with graves of the Tom Morris family and Allan Roberston, then to the Palace. The tour culminates at the Old Course and a photoshoot on the Swilkan Bridge.

Itinerary

  • Hotel du Vin St Andrews

    2 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Tours start here with your guide, author and historian Richard Falconer.
  • University of St Andrews

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Learn about Scotland's oldest University established 1413. Visit St Salvator's College and University Chapel.
  • St Andrews Cathedral

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Old Course

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Learn about the evolution of both golf and Old Course development, together with some of the adjoining landmarks.
  • Swilcan Bridge

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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 guide Richard Falconer, author/historian

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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!
Not suitable for travelers with walking difficulties (walking slowly)
Not suitable for hip/knee problems, sprained ankles, walking frames, crutches or mobility scooters

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