St Andrews: Town, Golf and Old Course History Tour
105 mins approx – Not suitable for walking difficulties (walking slowly)
For the golfer and non-golfer and a highlight of many Scottish vacations
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.
Section 1: Town/golf history entwined – approx 45 minutes
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.
Section 2: Golf history – approx 1 hour
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, where you will hear about the birth of the Open. There, you will hear about the incidental development of the game we know and love. Finally, you will finish with a photo shoot on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).
Monday to Sunday – potential tour times
March
2pm*
April to September
2pm, 4pm*
October
2pm*
November
Friday to Monday 2pm*
Sundays throughout the year
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 at the Swilkan Bridge by the 17th green and Old Course Hotel
Adults £20 (16+)
Child £16 (age 5-15)
Not suitable for under 2s
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