7 St Andrews Tours Travellers Rate Highest

1.St Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Our pick

This 90-minute walk links St Andrews’ golf landmarks, cathedral ruins, university buildings and lesser-seen corners, with guides including Ken, Fiona, Connor and Jamie. You’ll hear about golf, the Reformation and town life, but visits to the Old Course, castle, cathedral and other sites are from outside. It starts at Martyrs’ Monument and ends at West Port Gate.

“Excellent tour, see all the main attractions in a short time. Would highly recommend to anyone that appreciates history”

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2.Golf Origins and Old Course History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 322 reviews · 1h 15m · from $20

Walk from Hotel du Vin to the Old Course with a local guide, learning how St Andrews shaped golf and the Open. See the 1st tee, 18th green and fairways, then stop for photos at the Swilcan Bridge when tournaments are not in play. Guides such as Richard bring course knowledge, local history and good humour. The walk ends at the Jigger Inn.

“Richard was amazing! Informative, friendly and funny! My family and I loved learning about the history of St Andrews Old Course and the town. We had the best day!”

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3.Top Sights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 223 reviews · from $20

Walk through St Andrews with a local English-speaking guide, from the Martyr’s Memorial past the Old Course, castle, cathedral and university to West Port Gate. Expect golf lore, royal and religious history, student traditions and tips for exploring on your own. Guides vary, with names including James, Verity, Cate and Carol.

“What a wonderful morning in St Andrews! Our tour guide was fabulous and so kind. The tour was a perfect mixture of the history of golf, the university, and religion. Thanks for a great morning”

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4.St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Follow local guide Richard around the Old Course for 75 minutes of golf history, course lore, and stories from his caddie years. See the first and 18th holes, hear how the course developed, and stop for a photo at the Swilcan Bridge when tournament play allows. Groups are capped at 15.

“Excellent tour! The guide was very knowledgeable about all things St. Andrews, and the history of golf. Well worth the trip!”

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5.St Andrews Tours: Town, Golf and Old Course History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

This 1-hour-45-minute walk links St Andrews’ university, cathedral and castle with the Old Course, ending at the Swilcan Bridge. A local English-speaking guide covers town and golf history; Richard, who has led many tours, is an author and former caddie. Expect a brisk route, some uneven walking and a chance to cross the course’s first and 18th fairways.

“Private tour...such great information. We could ask questions as they arose. We walked around the city and onto the course. Our guide gave recommendations for what to do after the tour as well.”

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6.Private St Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 1.5 hours

Spend 90 minutes with a private local guide around the Old Course, from the first tee and putting green to the 17th and 18th fairways and Swilcan Bridge. Hear about famous shots, golf’s origins and St Andrews’ club politics. Guides include John, Carol, James and Richard. The tour costs $183 for up to four people.

“Carol was a fabulous guide. So knowledgeable on the golf history and lives in St Andrew. I would highly recommend this tour for golfers and non golfers as well. Totally worth the money!”

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7.Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet a local golf guide at Martyrs’ Monument for a 90-minute private walk around St Andrews’ golf landmarks. Expect stories about the Old Course, the town and its players, plus a stop at Swilcan Bridge for photos. Guides such as John, Ada, Carol and Richard have led tours, though your guide is assigned rather than guaranteed.

“A fabulous golf history lesson! Knowledgeable, friendly & interesting! We highly recommend! In awe of st Andrews!”

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