• Hotel du Vin St Andrews - Meet Richard at the front of the hotel to begin your shared tour. Please be punctual as these public tours will not wait. Tour start: Get an overview of the town’s history leading to the 1123 Links charter.
• The Links - Explore the origins and early development of golf, from the 13th-century stick and ball games in the Low Countries to Edinburgh in 1744, and discover why St Andrews is known as the Home of Golf.
• The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - Learn about how the development of the Old Course also advanced the game of golf, including the origins of fairways and bunkers, memorable golfing moments, and stories of Old Tom and the old Caddie Shack!
• Grannie Clark’s Wynd - Discover the history of The Open Championship, the Dunhill Cup, and further course development from 12, 10 to 18 holes, along with important sites around the 18th.
• Rusacks St. Andrews - Explore the 1st/18th fairway and its history with farmers, Rusacks Hotel, the Mannings, the original 1st tee and 18th hole, and how early caddies and ladies inspired Old Tom to create the world’s first putting green!
• Swilcan Bridge - Enjoy a photo opportunity at one of the most iconic landmarks in golf, and one of the most photographed bridges globally. Excludes tournament days - Dunhill, Open, etc.
• The Jigger Inn - Hear about some of the incredible golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then conclude the tour near the renowned Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not included).

• Professional local guide/historian - 1980s Old Course 1A Professional Caddie
• Small group public tour (10 to 15 persons)
• Professionally taken photo on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)

These are award-winning bucket list tours led by Richard Falconer, a renowned author, historian, guide, and former 1980s Pro A1 Old Course Caddie.

Designed for those with a keen interest in golf, participants will explore the origins and evolution of the game and the Old Course, covering a timeline from the 13th to the 20th century. The tour also delves into the history of the Open and the Dunhill, concluding with a photo opportunity on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excluding tournament days).

Experience unforgettable Road Hole stories and receive suggestions for additional bucket list activities, such as visiting the Himalayas and the Jigger Inn.

Conclude your tour at the Old Course Jigger Inn.

Sundays - Walk on the Old Course fairway (excluding championship/tournament days)
No tours from December to February
*Check the booking calendar for availability

Tours are endorsed by the esteemed Golf historian David Joy.

• Families welcome. Under 5s free but not suitable for under 2s
• A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.
• Not suitable for Baby strollers/carriages
• Not suitable for Crutches, walking frames, mobility scooters
• There is nowhere to leave any of the above and golf clubs etc while on tour, so make alternative arrangements
• 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 suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.