St Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour: Discover Historic Sites and the Home of Golf
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267 Ratings
Fife
Explore the historic sites and the home of golf in St Andrews on a 1.5-hour walking tour. Discover the town's rich history, university traditions, and hidden gems with a local guide.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Martyrs’ Monument - Hear about the reformation of Scotland and the important Martyr’s who are recognised throughout the city.
What's Included
  • Guidance by a local expert
Additional Information

A trip to St Andrews wouldn’t be complete without this tour. While St Andrews is renowned as the birthplace of golf in Scotland, the town has much more to offer. A community that’s buzzing with long-standing residents, international students, and even royalty! As you explore, you’ll experience the traditions that have been kept alive for over 800 years and gain a glimpse of contemporary Scottish urban life.

Embark on a relaxed 1.5 hour tour around the town’s key landmarks with a knowledgeable local guide. Absorb the town’s history as you follow in the footsteps of 8th-century witches, observe university customs, and trace the paths of golfing greats who have graced the same stone-paved streets, as well as getting a taste of the town’s current way of life. Your local guide will illuminate the spirit of St Andrews.

Highlights include:

  • St Andrews’ Cathedral
  • St Andrews’ Castle
  • The Old Course
  • The University of Saint Andrews
  • St. Salvator’s Chapel
    and many concealed treasures!
Location
Martyrs' Monument
The Scores
Next to Martyr's Memorial
Cancellation Policy

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

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Eileen_f
Jun 22, 2024
Short and sweet! - Seeing the castle and University St Andrew’s is pretty cool. Short and sweet you. Just a disclaimer, this is not a golf tour.
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William_h
Jun 19, 2024
Helen was a great host!!!... - Helen was a great host!!! She clearly explained all of the tour logistics to everyone and had lots of great stories and fun facts for us. She eat us engaged for the entire 12 hours. A fantastic day !!!
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Mary_f
Jun 13, 2024
Great way to experience St. Andrews! - Touring the historic city of St Andrews was wonderful and enlightening. Our guide, Cece, was extremely knowledgeable of both fact and fiction in the city’s history. A proud Scot, her humor and knowledge enriched the tour. I find walking tours the best way to really learn a new city.
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Pam_h
Jun 10, 2024
Best walking tour ever - Our guide, Cici, was outstanding. So knowledgeable of St. Andrews!! Loved her samples she brought of the history of the golf ball. We learned so much about the old course and the town in general. We saw all the major local highlights. She is a fun guide!
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X8371bwannb
Jun 10, 2024
A nice way to see and get to know St Andrews! - Carroll was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide! We learned a lot about the history of the area and why religion, golf and the University define its importance.
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Excursion20509304658
Jun 9, 2024
Nice afternoon in St Andrews - Great little tour that gives you a good idea of the history and places in St Andrews. Carol was our guide and very informative.
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John_l
Jun 3, 2024
Great experience - Great guide. Very informative. Terrific way to learn about St. Andrews. There is so much more than golf.
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David_n
Jun 11, 2024
Worthwhile tour - Very good walking tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. It was great to learn about the history and architecture of St. Andrews. Lots of history with a little golf history too!
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Chantal_b
Jun 5, 2024
St-Andrews by a true local - Sissi’s St-Andrews héritage really came out and enhanced the tour. The only downside was that the group being double the size did make it hard to hear at times.
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John
Jun 19, 2024
Had directions to starting point - We arrived early & asked around & we sent twice to the wrong place. By the time we arrived at proper starting point the tour had already left & we missed it
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