St Andrews Golf Oriented History Tour - Town & Old Course

Overview of the tour in St Andrews

From the Old Course to the Cathedral ruins, these tours explore St Andrews with the golfer in mind.

The Old Course and the Cathedral are at opposite ends of town, so we first head to the Cathedral, where 124 noted golfers a buried. En route, you will visit the oldest quarter of the oldest university in Scotland. Here you will see the building where the Gutta Percha ball was invented in 1848 that would transform the game, hear about Prince William and Kate and see the beautiful chapel of St Salvators.

In the Cathedral, alongside its remarkable history, Richard showcases three noted golfing graves which he then explores in more depth as the walk progresses towards the Links courses.

You will see the former Bishop's Palace and university departments, and then at the Old Course you will hear about many facets of the Home of Golf: From course development to the surrounding iconic buildings and some noted championship moments.

Your tour then finishes with the Swilkan Bridge and a photo shoot on the most iconic feature in the game of golf.

There is a cross-over of information between this tour and Richard's Old Course tour but they do complement each other.

On arrival

The meeting point is outside Hotel du Vin, the Scores, KY16 9AS. The hotel overlooks the sea and aquarium and is near the Old Course.

Please ensure you are there before the start of your tour as all tours leave on time - they do not wait, and it will not be possible to join the tour once started. If you think you may be late please contact asap before your tour starts time.

You will then be able to reschedule for the next available tour that has availability. There are no refunds within 24 hours of your tour start time unless canceled by your guide.

Things to note

Participants must have a good command of English
Tours are not suitable for under 2s
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for scooters
Not suitable for those walking slowly
Only guide dogs are allowed

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.