Private St Andrews Dark Side Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

A castle, a cathedral, and the oldest university in Scotland - St Andrews is home to iconic stories that have shaped Scotland's past and present, but this tour isn't for the lighthearted.

From wild rabbits overtaking the Old Course to a mysterious poisonous sausage massacre and even the plague, St Andrews is steeped in dark, mystic history. Walk in the footsteps of gangsters, murderers, and marytrs.

Tour highlights:
The Rabbit War
Al Capone's link to St Andrews
The ghost of Tom Morris
The sausage massacre
…& much more!

What's Included

  • Local, expert guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Martyrs' Monument, The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AT, UK

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    Please meet your guide at Martyr's Memorial on The Scores. If you need a different meeting point in the city centre, this is possible, please message/email us directly.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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    What To Expect

    The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

    Learn about the Royal and Ancient, the Old Course and the weird rabbit wars that took place (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Andrews Aquarium

    Learn about the witches of St Andrews Aquarium (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    University of St Andrews

    Learn about the principal's house haunting and the Martyr's of St Andrews as you wander (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Andrews Castle

    Learn about St Andrews Castle and the bloody sieges that have taken place since it was built (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Andrews Cathedral

    Discover the spooky Cathedral of St Andrews and the haunting of the white lady (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Saint Leonard's Road

    Learn about St Leonard's school and the creepy veiled nun (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Parliament Hall

    Hear the tales of plague and pain that took place at this very site (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Holy Trinity Church (Town Kirk)

    This beautiful church is very unassuming... but drenched in holy murder (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-170900P4

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