St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

4.7

based on 155 reviews

| Cill Rìmhinn, United Kingdom

Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

1.3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Professional local guide
Professionally taken photos on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)
Professionally taken photo on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)

We also have a private tour on Viator: Private St Andrews Old Course History Tour

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours not suitable for under 5s
A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.
Not suitable for 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
Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.
Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.

These are bucket list award-winning tours with professional local guides.

Aimed primarily at those with a more in-depth interest in golf, you will learn about the origins and the development of both the game and the Old Course through a timeline spanning the 13th to 20th century, plus Open and...

Duration 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
The Scores
Meet Richard outside front of hotel for the start of your shared tour. Please don't be late as these public tours will not wait. Tour start: Gain an overview of town history leading to 1123 Links charter.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
The Links
Discover the origins and early development of the game of golf, from 13th-century stick and ball in the Low Countries to Edinburgh in 1744 and why St Andrews is the Home of Golf.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

Learn about how Old Course development also developed the game of golf, where fairways and bunkers come from, golfing moments, Old Tom and the old Caddie Shack!

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Grannie Clark's Wynd

The Open Championship, Dunhill Cup, further course development from 12, 10 to 18 holes and important sites around the 18th.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Pilmour Links

The 1st/18th fairway and farmers, Rusacks Hotel, the Mannings, original 1st tee and 18th hole, how early caddies and ladies caused Old Tom to create the world's first putting green!

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Links

Photo shoot on one of the most iconic landmarks in the game of golf, and one of the most photographed bridges in the world. Excludes tournament days - Dunhill, Open etc.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Jigger Inn

Hear about some of the jaw-dropping golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then finish the tour near the famed Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not included).