- St Mary’s College - A haven off the beaten track. Learn about the 3rd college of the university built in 1538 to combat heresy.
- St Leonards School - Hear about St Leonards school, the top private school in Scotland and one of the top schools in the world where the Queen Mother attended primary school.
- The Pends - Learn about the only entrance to the city to St Andrews for the pilgrims and journey along the historic thoroughfare through the former priory precincts of the Cathedral.
- St Andrews Harbour Trust - Visit St Andrews harbour, an area of great beauty missed by many a visitor to the town.
- St Andrews Cathedral - Learn about the incredible history of the former seat of the Catholic Church in Scotland.
- St Andrews Castle - The was the Bishops Palace from the 13th century. For the most part there was spiritual peace here but it has a fascinating history that culminated in the Scottish Reformation.
- University of St Andrews - Explore all the historic quarters of Scotland’s oldest University around St Andrews, with its amazing architecture and unique history.
- Guided tour with Richard Falconer, professional English-speaking guide and historian.
This tour operates at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5:30 p.m., 7 days a week (exceptions can be found on the booking calendar). Tour guide Richard Falconer is both an author and historian specializing in the history of St Andrews and leads all historical tours himself. After six decades of extensive research into the history of St Andrews, Richard has unearthed a wealth of lost or overlooked historical facts about the town.
The tour includes all the historic sections of the city except the golf course—that’s a separate tour! You’ll visit two sites associated with the vacation retreats of Mary Queen of Scots while in St Andrews.
Get ready to discover the ancient city rich in history with a touch of spirituality and traces of brutal occurrences.
St Andrews holds its unique place being frequently visited by eminent golfers, Hollywood celebrities, and dignitaries.
- Participants must understand English well
- Under 5s free, not suitable for under 2s
- Not suitable for those with walking difficulties (walking slowly)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.