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Overview
Mary Queen of Scots, Prince William and Alice in Wonderland all left their mark on St Andrews. On this self-guided audio walk, you past the town's best-known sights and tells the stories most visitors never hear: why Prince William was almost turned down for his first flat, where the last relics of St Andrew ended up, and why locals raised £5,000 for a statue of a cat. Expect an irreverent local's take, not a polite guidebook. The VoiceMap app plays 49 short stories automatically as you reach each spot, with turn-by-turn directions, from the Cathedral ruins past the Castle and university quads to the Old Course and West Sands. It works offline. Start whenever you arrive, pause for coffee, and pick up where you left off. Highlights • Hear the stories behind the Cathedral, the Castle, the university and the Old Course • 49 GPS-triggered stops over 4 km, about 2 hours at an easy pace • Start any time that suits you, with no group and no schedule • Works offline, so no roaming data needed
Meeting and Pickup
Start on North Street, across from the main entrance to St Andrews' Cathedral. There is a cobbled section with some flower boxes and benches. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on the confirmation. St Andrews bus station is about 10 minutes walk away.
End Point
The end point is around 1km (625 yards) from the starting point.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. St Andrews Cathedral
2. On the headland above the harbour lie the foundations of St Mary on the Rock, one of Scotland's earliest churches. Discover the community of monks who worshipped here long before the cathedral rose next door, and why only its outline survives today.
3. Walk down past the harbour to East Sands, the beach where students plunge into the North Sea at dawn every May Day. Learn about the town's quirkier student traditions, from the May Dip to the red-gowned Pier Walk along the harbour wall after Sunday chapel.
4. St Andrews Castle
5. St Salvator's Chapel
6. St Mary's College Library, incorporating the King James Library - University of St Andrews
7. Hamish McHamish Statue
8. rince William's Old Flat, 13a Hope Street, St Andrews, Fife KY16. Prince William arrived at St Andrews in 2001 and met Catherine Middleton as a student here. Stop outside 13a Hope Street, the Victorian terrace flat they shared in their second year, and hear why he was almost turned down for it, plus how a small town lived with a royal romance.
9. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
10. West Sands Beach
Inclusion
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Rebels, Romance & Raisins tour
Exclusion
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
3.7
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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