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St Andrews Golf Oriented Heritage Tours - Town and Old Course

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St. Andrews, Scotland

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1 hour 45 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Led by local town/golf historian and author Richard Falconer, these tours give a passionate all-round insight into how the game developed through St Andrews unique history. As you explore St Andrews the tour entwines town history with the game we know and love. Visit the University and Cathedral with graves of the Tom Morris family and Allan Roberston, then to the Palace. The tour culminates at the Old Course and a photoshoot on the Swilkan Bridge.

What's Included

  • Professional English speaking guide Richard Falconer, author/historian

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Hotel du Vin St Andrews, 40 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AS, UK

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    Please be on time as the tours will not wait. All tours start outside front entrance Hotel du Vin on the Scores.

    End point

    Swilcan Bridge, 17 The Links, St Andrews KY16 9JE, UK

    Tours finish on the Old Course - Right at the heart of the game!

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    What To Expect

    Hotel du Vin St Andrews

    Tours start here with your guide, author and historian Richard Falconer.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    University of St Andrews

    Learn about Scotland's oldest University established 1413. Visit St Salvator's College and University Chapel.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Andrews Cathedral

    Learn about the iconic ruins of the Cathedral and pay your respects to golfing greats Old and Young Tom Morris, Allan Robertson and Jamie Anderson.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Andrews Castle

    Find out about this former Bishops Palace, then as we walk to the Old Course hear about Tom Morris and Allan Robertson and how the Open Championship began.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Course

    Learn about the evolution of both golf and Old Course development, together with some of the adjoining landmarks.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Swilcan Bridge

    Tours finish with a photo opportunity on the famous bridge with details of nearby iconic buildings. Excludes tournament days.
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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
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Under 5s free, not suitable for under 2s
    • Not suitable for Baby strollers/carriages
    • There is nowhere to leave any of the above or golf clubs etc while on tour so make other arrangements and do not ask!

    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-46671P2

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