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Overview

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 Dunhill history, finishing with a photo shoot on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days). Hear memorable Road Hole moments and gain recommendations for a few more things on the bucket list to do while here, including the Himalayas and the Jigger Inn. Round off your tour by the Old Course Jigger Inn. Sundays - Walk on the Old Course fairway - excludes championship/tournament days) No tours from November to February inclusive *Check the booking calendar for availability Tours endorsed by famed Golf historian David Joy and RIck Steves.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Scores, Scotland, KY16 9AS, United Kingdom

Meeting point: Hotel du Vin, 40 The Scores, St Andrews. Richard will see you outside the front of the Hotel for your shared tour. Please be on time as these public tours will not wait. The hotel is also open to the public for refreshments (not included).

End Point

End point

Tours finish at the Road Hole, 17th, near the famed Old Course Jigger Inn, where you can relax with beverages and food by the 17th fairway (not included).

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hotel du Vin St Andrews
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 mins
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 mins
3. 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 mins
4. 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 mins
5. Rusacks St Andrews
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 mins
6. Swilcan Bridge
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 mins
7. 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).
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Professional local guide

Professionally taken photos on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)

Exclusion

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

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

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.

Supplied by St Andrews Tours

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