Guided tour

St Andrews: Guided Walking Tour, 12pm, 2pm daily

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Guided tour
St Andrews: Guided Walking Tour, 12pm, 2pm daily
Top rated
4.964286 out of 5 stars
5
4.964286 out of 5 stars
28 reviews

Come on an adventure with town/golf historian and local author Richard Falconer and explore all the major sights on this comprehensive guided walking tour of St Andrews.

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Duration 105 minutes
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

B
Barrie – United Kingdom

Very interesting and Richard's knowledge was excellent. Would definitely recommend it.

L
Lorna – United Kingdom

Knowledge of St Andrews shared by the guide - interesting and route taken enabled you to visit many local areas of interest.

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    The Bothy St Andrews

  • Timeline stop icon

    St Mary's College

    Photo stop, Visit

  • School of History (Mediaeval History)

    Photo stop, Pass by

  • St Andrews

    Sightseeing, Walk

  • St Leonards School

    Pass by

  • Timeline stop icon

    The Pends

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk

  • Timeline stop icon

    St Andrews Harbour

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Walk

  • Timeline stop icon

    St Andrews Cathedral

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing

  • Timeline stop icon

    St Andrews Castle

    Photo stop, Sightseeing

  • Timeline stop icon

    St Salvator's College

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing

  • St Andrews

    Walk

  • Timeline stop icon

    Old Course, St Andrews

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing

  • Finish at:

    Swilcan Bridge

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • The most comprehensive St Andrews Walking Tour - Town and Old Course
  • Personal wireless audio receiver and whisper earphone for larger groups
  • Visit all the must-see historic sites and hear about when The Crown came to town
  • See the colleges of Scotland’s oldest university
  • Enjoy a photo opp on the Swilkan Bridge

Full description

A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.

These tours are unsuitable for those with walking difficulties, ie walking slowly; inc Zimmers, knee/hip problems, sprained ankles etc, and the golf course is on the latter part of the tour.

Your guide for these tours is author and historical expert Richard Falconer. Learn about an extraordinary history as you explore the major historic quarters. Visit St Andrews town, Harbour, Cathedral (City), Palace, Scotland's oldest university, and the Old Course.

Hear about royalty through the ages from Pictish Kings to Mary Queen of Scots, to Prince William and Kate and the drama of when 'The Crown' came to town. See Scotland's meridian line, the former seat of the Knights Templar in Scotland and Queen Mary's House.

You will also visit the Old Course and learn how utilising the resources of the Links would transform St Andrews into the Home of Golf. Your tour then culminates with a photo shoot on the Silkan Bridge.

Whatever your interests, this tour serves as a great orientation for any looking to explore and find out more about this unique part of the world.

Includes

  • Professional guide/author/historian
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 2 years
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with a cold
  • People with low level of fitness

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Meeting point

Meet outside The Bothy restaurant, Church Square, St Andrews, KY16 9NN (formerly Dolls House Restaurant). Look for the local operator's name board in front of the restaurant behind Holy Trinity Church. Tours leave promptly at the scheduled tour time. Please familiarize yourself with the meeting point and be there before the tour's start time.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Not suitable for those with walking difficulties (walking slowly)
  • Participants under 5 years old can go for free. Not suitable for under 2s.
  • This tour will take place rain or shine but may be cancelled due to severe weather; if cancelled, you will receive either a ticket refund or a rescheduled tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 28 reviews

Review summary

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Barrie – United KingdomApril 30, 2024 – Verified booking
Very interesting and Richard's knowledge was excellent. Would definitely recommend it.
L
Lorna – United KingdomJune 4, 2024 – Verified booking
Knowledge of St Andrews shared by the guide - interesting and route taken enabled you to visit many local areas of interest.
L
Laurie – United StatesNovember 11, 2024 – Verified booking
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and learned a lot about the history of St. Andrews! 😊

Product ID: 403388

Activity provider:St Andrews Tours

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