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St Andrews Golf Oriented Heritage Tours
4.9
114 Ratings
Fife
Discover the rich history of St Andrews and its connection to golf on these engaging and informative tours. Led by renowned historian Richard Falconer, explore historic landmarks and learn about the origins of the game. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hotel du Vin St Andrews - Tours start here with your guide, author and historian Richard Falconer.
- University of St Andrews - Learn about Scotland’s oldest University established 1413. Visit St Salvator’s College and University Chapel.
- St Andrews Cathedral - 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 - 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 - Learn about the evolution of both golf and Old Course development, together with some of the adjoining landmarks.
- Swilcan Bridge - Tours finish with a photo opportunity on the famous bridge with details of nearby iconic buildings. Excludes tournament days.
What's Included
- Guidance from Richard Falconer, professional English speaking guide, author, and historian
Additional Information
Led by local town and golf historian and author Richard Falconer, these tours offer a passionate and comprehensive look into the development of the game through St Andrews’ unique history. As you explore St Andrews, the tour weaves together the town’s history with the beloved game. You’ll visit the University and Cathedral, where the graves of the Tom Morris family and Allan Robertson are located, and then proceed to the Palace. The tour concludes at the Old Course with a photoshoot on the Swilkan Bridge.
- 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
Location
Hotel du Vin St Andrews
The Scores
Please be on time as the tours will not wait. All tours start outside front entrance Hotel du Vin on the Scores.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(114 Ratings)
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Annemarie_p
Aug 21, 2024
Richard was a knowledgeable tour guide! - Beautiful Historical City....Our tour guide Richard was very informative not only on the golf aspect of the tour but on the city aspect as well. We highly recommend this tour and Richard as your guide!
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Marcia_d
Aug 15, 2024
Great Tour - Very informative tour guide! We were able to get a feel for a more in-depth history of St Andrews and the general layout of the city.
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Michael_c
Aug 13, 2024
The Holy Land of Golf and other things - knowledgeable guide with interesting facts about locale - new details about the history of St Andrews - both relating to golf and other important historical facts
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Karen_m
Aug 9, 2024
Great tour - Lots of Interesting information covering both town history and golf history. Finished with photos on Old Course
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Clare_f
Jul 31, 2024
Very informative - As an avid golfer, the visit to St Anthony’s Cathedral to hear about Tom Morris and the visit to the famous St. Andrew’s the golf course
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Doug_s
Jul 28, 2024
St Andrews - What a day for a 63 year old golfer who loves the game. I didn’t get to play the old course but I walked on the fairways and stood on the tee boxes. We walked the town and learned so much about that place. Book this tour on Sunday because there is no golf played on the Old Course on Sunday. The course becomes a public park so you can walk the whole thing if you like. Well worth the minimum expense.
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Michelle_w
Jul 27, 2024
Best tour in St. Andrews! - We picked this tour obviously for the town and golf history. We were very happy we did as our guide, Richard, was the absolute best. Not only a resident of St. Andrews but an author and historian who truly made this tour one of the best we’ve taken.
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Paul_l
Jul 24, 2024
Enjoyable walk - Enjoyable walk and storytelling. Informative and fun. Learned much more about St. Andrews than just the golf. Very rich history.
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Jennifer_g
Jul 8, 2024
Great way to learn about St. Andrews - Great tour worth doing for golfers and non golfers alike. Learned a lot of history about St. Andrews and about the game of golf.
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Annie
Jul 6, 2024
Wonderful moment ! - What a nice moment with Richard ! He knows so much about this tour and golf
BUT please try to talk slowly as I am French and it s not easy to understand you 😂 such an accent … otherwise it was perfect and we had a wonderful moment
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