St Andrews: Top Sights Guided Walking Tour

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St Andrews: Top Sights Guided Walking Tour
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Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
247 reviews

Embark on a walking tour of St. Andrews and discover the hidden gems of the town of St Andrews. Join your local guide and learn how the town connects to golf, university traditions, and royalty.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Bailey – United States

Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great overview of St. Andrews!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Stephanie – United Kingdom

Our guide John was fantastic and so informative. His encyclopedic knowledge of historical dates, numbers costs of things and splits of things like Scottish students compared to overseas etc absolutely fascinating. The tour was action packed and we all absolutely loved it

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Martyr's Memorial

  • Martyrs' Monument

    Sightseeing

  • Old Course, St Andrews

    Sightseeing

  • The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

    Sightseeing

  • St Andrews Castle

    Sightseeing

  • St Andrews Cathedral

    Sightseeing

  • University of St Andrews

    Sightseeing

  • Statue of Hamish McHamish

    Sightseeing

  • St Andrews Town Hall

    Sightseeing

  • West Port Gate

    Sightseeing

  • Finish at:

    West Port gate

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn about St Andrew's historic golf course
  • Explore all the key sights in the town
  • Get recommendations from a local guide

Full description

A quaint town beaming with locals, students from all over the world and even royalty, our St Andrews is charming and captivating, whichever way you look! From the international home of golf, to the world’s third oldest university, with one of the most beautiful shorelines on the east coast, there’s something for everyone to discover in this idyllic town.

Join your local guide on a 1.5 hour stroll around the main sights of St Andrews and discover things you wouldn't see visiting yourself. Explore St Andrews as you walk in the footsteps of golfing legends, royals, heretics who were burned at the stake, famous cats and those who live in St Andrews today! Your local guide will bring St Andrews to life.

Key sights:
St Andrews Cathedral
St Andrews Castle
The Old Course
North St & Market St
The University of Saint Andrews
St. Salvator's Chapel
…and many more hidden gems!

Includes

  • Local guide
  • Walking tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

By the Martyr's Memorial, The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AT, UK. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
Likely to sell out

From $19 per person

Customer reviews

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4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 247 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Bailey – United StatesJune 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great overview of St. Andrews!
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Stephanie – United KingdomJune 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide John was fantastic and so informative. His encyclopedic knowledge of historical dates, numbers costs of things and splits of things like Scottish students compared to overseas etc absolutely fascinating. The tour was action packed and we all absolutely loved it
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5 out of 5 stars
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Vivienne – United KingdomJune 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Friendly guide with good knowledge. Very enjoyable

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Activity provider:
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