Top 6 Tours in St Andrews

1.St Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Our pick

Walk through St Andrews with guides such as Ken, Fiona, Connor, and Jamie, covering the Old Course, Royal and Ancient, castle, cathedral, university, town hall, and West Port. The casual 90-minute route suits first-time visitors, with exterior stops, local stories, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Colin was a great tour guide; knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history of St. Andrews and the university, and saw all the most important sites.”

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2.Golf Origins and Old Course History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 322 reviews · 1h 15m · from $20

Walk St Andrews’ Old Course with a professional English-speaking guide, learning how golf developed around the links, the Open, and local legends. See the 18th green, 1st tee, fairways, Road Hole memories, and Swilcan Bridge, where your guide can take photos when no tournament is underway. The 75-minute walk ends at the Jigger Inn.

“Richard was amazing! Informative, friendly and funny! My family and I loved learning about the history of St Andrews Old Course and the town. We had the best day!”

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3.Top Sights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 223 reviews · from $20

Walk through St Andrews with an English-speaking local guide for 90 minutes. The route links the Old Course, Royal and Ancient Golf Club, castle, cathedral, university, St Salvator’s Chapel, town streets, and West Port Gate. Guides such as James, Verity, Cate, Kirsty, and Carol add local stories, golf knowledge, and practical recommendations.

“What a wonderful morning in St Andrews! Our tour guide was fabulous and so kind. The tour was a perfect mixture of the history of golf, the university, and religion. Thanks for a great morning”

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4.Town, Golf, and Old Course History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 162 reviews · 1h 45m · from $27

Spend 105 minutes walking St Andrews with an English-speaking guide such as Richard or Jim. Follow golf from its early days to the Old Course, visit the university and cathedral ruins, hear stories about William and Kate, and finish with photos at the Swilcan Bridge, except on tournament days.

“HIGHLIGHT of our trip! Richard was so accommodating and gave a perfect tour of St. Andrews. Would recommend to anyone visiting!!”

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5.Private St Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 1.5 hours

Spend 1.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide around St Andrews’ Old Course. Visit the 1st, 17th, and 18th fairways, see the Swilcan Bridge, and hear local stories about golf, the R&A, famous shots, and town politics. Guides include John, Carol, James, Richard, Sheila, and others.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and John was so informative and made the tour so interesting. Excellent tour and I would recommend this to our friends - thank you very much”

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6.Guided Walking Tour, 12pm, 2pm daily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $20

Join local author and town and golf historian Richard Falconer for a 105-minute walk through St Andrews. You’ll see the harbour, cathedral, castle, university colleges, historic streets, and Old Course, ending with a photo stop at the Swilcan Bridge. English fluency and comfortable walking shoes are essential.

“Richard was amazing! We loved the tour! Thank you again!”

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