St Andrews Tours
Est. 2014 by Richard Falconer
St Andrews longest running walking tours
Creating memorable moments every day
Tours run by Richard and his team of professional local guides
Tours not suitable for under 5s, walking difficulties, and excellent English is required!
Award-winning St Andrews tours, 7 days a week: St Andrews Old Course tour, town & golf tour + 3 private tour options.
All tours subject to availability.
- Up to 6 St Andrews walking tours a day, March to October.
- Tour duration 1.15 hrs to 2 hrs depending on the tour.
Details below or book here
Recommended by Rick Steves
All tours pre-booking only, no walk-ups
Over 90,000 explorers have been on Richard’s St Andrews tours!
When will you come on yours?
Book early – many tours sell out
– We never charge booking fees –
St Andrews Old Course History Tours
Bucket list walking tours sharing golfing history, development and anecdotes through this iconic setting. Available as a public and private tour.
Our most popular tour
St Andrews Old Course History Tour
– for the golfer, inc golf origins –
Regular and private tour options available for this tour
75 mins approx
Timeline of golf and Old Course foundation and progression. Find out about adjoining Old Course landmarks, early golfing pioneers, memorable moments and much more.
The tour covers the iconic 18th green, 1st tee, 1st/18th fairways and the 17th, plus photos on the famed Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).
Both tours 7 days a week
March
10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm*
April to September
10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm*
October
10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm*
Sundays throughout the season
Walk the Old Course 1st & 18th fairway
– excludes championship / tournament days
Regular tour meeting and end point
Meet outside Hotel du Vin, 40 The Scores. Tour finishes by the 17th Green, near the Old Course Hotel.
Adults £18 (16+)
Child £15 (age 5-15)
Tours not suitable for under 5s
Private St Andrews Old Course History Tour
Sharing golfing history, development and anecdotes through the iconic setting of the 17th, 18th and 1st tee/fairways of the Old Course.
Private St Andrews Old Course History Tour
– for the golfer, inc golf origins –
75 to 90 mins
Same tour details and times as our regular Old Course tour but when booking through this site the tour is in reverse order to the regular tour:
Please note private tour meeting point:
Tours meet outside the Jigger Inn, Old Course Hotel (by the 17th fairway) and finishes by the Old Course 18th green and Old Course Shop.
Base rate £120 for 1 to 4 persons
£12 each additional person up to 15
Please email for group rates for 16+
No concessions
Check the booking calendar for availability
Getting here – transportation details
St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course History
Golf and St Andrews are inseparable, so on this tour you will hear about the historical foundations of both amid iconic settings.
St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course History Tour
For the golfer and non-golfer
Also available as a private tour variation
details below
This golf heritage tour is a highlight of many a Scottish vacation
Not suitable for walking difficulties – walking slowly
| “An amazing walking tour through St Andrews, with a witty and knowledgable guide. The history of St Andrews is so much more than just golf!” |
1 hour 45 minutes approx
This tour isn’t all about golf, but there is a lot of golf on this tour!
Entwining the history of the town with the inseparable development of golf,
there is something for everyone on this tour.
Part 1:
Town/golf history entwined – approx 45 minutes
On the first part of the tour you will see and hear about Scotland’s oldest university, the former Palace and Cathedral, along with elements of golf development, honorary degrees for golfing greats, Nike’s genius and a little about William and Kate.
Part 2:
Golf history – approx 1 hour
Merging into the second part of the tour, within the Cathedral grounds you will visit iconic graves of golfing pioneers: Old and Young Tom Morris, Allan Robertson and Jamie Anderson.
It is then a scenic stroll to the Old Course, while hearing about the birth of the Open. The elevated panoramic views as we approach the Links gives an ideal opportunity to explore the development of the game. The 18th green, 18th and 1st fairways and the renowned 17th green are all then explored with anecdotes along the way.
Finally, you will finish with a photo shoot on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).
Tours 7 days a week
March
Daily 2pm*
April to September
Daily 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm*
October
Friday to Monday 2pm*
Sundays throughout the season
Walk the Old Course 1st & 18th fairway
– excludes championship / tournament days
Meeting point
Outside Hotel du Vin, 40 The Scores St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. KY16 9AS
Tour end point
The tour finishes by the 17th green and Old Course Hotel
Adults £20 (16+)
Child £17 (age 5-15)
Tours not suitable for under 5s
St Andrews Private Walking Tours
Two private touring options on St Andrews most comprehensive walking tours.
Two further private & personal walking tours
Choose from
Private St Andrews Town Walking Tour – Town only – without golf
Private St Andrews Town, Golf & Old Course History Tour
Both tours 7 days a week
March
Daily 12pm, 2pm*
April to September
Daily 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm*
October
Friday to Monday 12pm, 2pm*
What’s your preference, with or without the golf?
Both tours feature the major landmarks through the town:
As the tours unfold with your professional local guide you will discover a remarkable deep rooted history and heritage far surpassing the game the town is famously known for.
* Check the booking calendar for availability
Getting here – transportation details
Private St Andrews Town Walking Tour without golf
No public option
Duration approx 2 hours
Through town and city, this personal tour allows for a leisurely appreciation of St Andrews many interweaving facets and its depth of history.
Private St Andrews Town, Golf & Old Course History Tour
Once in a lifetime chance to experience it all on your own personal St Andrews tour, creating memorable moments for a bucket list special occasion.
| “Private tour…such great information. We could ask questions as they arose. We walked around the city and onto the course. Our guide also gave recommendations for what to do after the tour.” |
Duration approx 2 hours
As a variation of the regular tour, you have a choice of starting the tour in the centre of town and finishing at the Old Course or vice versa.
Also, as per regular tour, golf incorporation also features graves of early golfing pioneers and photos on the Swilkan Bridge (excluding tournament/championship days).
Further details of both exclusive personal tours
Private St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course History tour
Base rate £140 for 1 to 4 persons
£15 each additional person up to 10
Please email for group rates for 11+
No concessions
Tour meeting/end point choices
Option 1.
Meet outside the Jigger Inn, Old Course Hotel and finish in the centre of town outside the Adamson Restaurant, South Street.
(The Old Course Hotel is by the 17th fairway of the Old Course which is a mile from the centre of town.)
Option 2.
Commencing in the centre of town outside the Adamson Restaurant in South Street and finishing outside the Jigger Inn, Old Course Hotel.**
** You can give your preferred option when booking.
Private St Andrews Town walking tour without golf
Base rate minimum £140 for 1 to 4 persons
£15 each additional person up to 10
Please email for group rates for 11+
No concessions
Tour meeting/end point
Starting and finish point in the centre of town is outside The Adamson restaurant, South Street.
All tours unsuitable for under 5s, walking difficulties inc walking aids and a very good command of the English language is mandatory for all participants.
Booking details
For enquiries and small or large group private/bespoke tours, inc large group/coach rates, email: richard@standrewstours.com
The St Andrews Town, Golf and Old Course tour requires a minimum of two persons, the system then opens for single bookings.
Email your preferred date and time and we will connect if others check in.
Please read before you book
- Tours do not wait and no catch up – You must contact beforehand about running late for potential reschedule
- Participants must have a fluent command of the English language
- Tours not suitable for those with walking difficulties (walking slowly). No mobility scooters, zimmers
- Tours not suitable for under 5s
- No luggage dropoff
- Only guide dogs allowed
Details also on your confirmation email
Booking Calendar
Check availability and book here
Please note: If the date/time is greyed out, the tour is either sold out or unavailable, so do not contact looking for a place unless as an addition to your existing group.
Books by Richard Falconer
click the books for details and outlets
New book release coming soon
History of St Andrews
By your host, guide &
bestselling local author
Richard Falconer
NONFICTION
Covering some 500 pages and fully illustrated
This volume will be available in hardback, softcover and Kindle.
If you would like to be notified when Richard’s book becomes available, click here to email your note of interest.
St Andrews Ghost Tours
Set amid the backdrop of St Andrews extraordinary spiritual history, these nonfiction educational tours explore a wealth of localised testimony as points of reference to explain global phenomena.
St Andrews Ghost Tours
Exclusive | educational | nonfiction
90 mins
Private tours only
These tours are aimed at educating those who HAVE experienced.
Richard is also a global authority on the paranormal
and the local authority for the same.
Following research spanning 6 decades,
St Andrews has nearly 400 ghosts & 208 haunted locations.
These are published in Richard’s books along with over 2000 paranormal experiences.
With no gimmicks and no stories,
this is one of the top Ghost tours in the world for a reason.
Very limited and exclusive availability
