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St Andrews: Golf Origins and Old Course History Tour

By St Andrews Tours
9.6 out of 10
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Overview

  • Enjoy a photo shoot on the Swilkan Bridge (not on tournament days)
  • See rare golfing photos, including the original height of the Swilkan Bridge!
  • Learn about the evolution of golf, the Old Course and the Open
  • Hear facinating stories about the figures who shaped the game
  • Find out interesting facts about some adjoining iconic locations

Activity location

    • St Andrews
    • St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • All tours meet outside Hotel du Vin, 40 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AS, UK. Tours leave prompt at the scheduled tour time and tours do not wait so please be on time.
    • St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Sat, 14 Mar
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Luggage drop-off

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Baby buggies, Crutches, Unaccompanied minors, Walking frames
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, Hearing-impaired people, People with a cold, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

A fluent command of English is essential for these tours. Speaking slowly or translating does not work. Not suitable for under 2s.

On this information-packed tour with a professional guide you will learn how the evolution of the Old Course developed significant elements of the game we know and love, making St Andrews the Home of Golf.

Dispelling the myths, the tour opens with important St Andrews history and the unfolding development of the game we know and love.

The tour starts with panoramic views of the Links land with its 6 golf courses (4 on links land), and takes in the 18th green, the 1st tee with the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse as the backdrop, the 1st and 18th fairways, and Road hole memories with a photo shoot on the Swilkan Bridge to finish (excludes tournament days). You can then enjoy refreshments overlooking the 17th fairway (not included) at the famed Old Course Jigger Inn.

Tours endorsed by Rick Steves and famed St Andrews Golf Historian and legend David Joy.

Location

Activity location

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    • St Andrews
    • St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • All tours meet outside Hotel du Vin, 40 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AS, UK. Tours leave prompt at the scheduled tour time and tours do not wait so please be on time.
    • St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom