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St Andrews Old Course History Tour

St. Andrews, Scotlandby St Andrews Tours

1.3 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 15 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

These are bucket list award-winning tours with professional local guides. Aimed primarily at those with a more in-depth interest in golf, you will learn about the origins and the development of both the game and the Old Course through a timeline spanning the 13th to 20th century, plus Open and Dunhill history, finishing with a photo shoot on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days). Hear memorable Road Hole moments and gain recommendations for a few more things on the bucket list to do while here, including the Himalayas and the Jigger Inn. Round off your tour by the Old Course Jigger Inn. Sundays - Walk on the Old Course fairway - excludes championship/tournament days) *Check the booking calendar for availability Tours endorsed by famed Golf historian David Joy and RIck Steves.

What's included

Professional local guide
Professionally taken photos on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)

We also have a private tour on Viator: Private St Andrews Old Course History Tour

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
5 min
Meet your guide outside front of hotel for the start of your shared tour. Please don't be late as these public tours will not wait. Tour start: Gain an overview of town history leading to 1123 Links charter.
2
Stop 2
10 min
Discover the origins and early development of the game of golf, from 13th-century stick and ball in the Low Countries to Edinburgh in 1744 and why St Andrews is the Home of Golf.
3
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
15 min
Learn about how Old Course development also developed the game of golf, where fairways and bunkers come from, golfing moments, Old Tom and the old Caddie Shack!
4
Stop 4
15 min
The Open Championship, Dunhill Cup, further course development from 12, 10 to 18 holes and important sites around the 18th.
5
Stop 5
10 min
The 1st/18th fairway and farmers, Rusacks Hotel, the Mannings, original 1st tee and 18th hole, how early caddies and ladies caused Old Tom to create the world's first putting green!
6
Stop 6
10 min
Photos on one of the most iconic landmarks in the game of golf, and one of the most photographed bridges in the world. Excludes tournament days - Dunhill, Open etc and busy days.
7
The Jigger Inn
10 min
Hear about some of the jaw-dropping golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then finish the tour near the famed Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not included).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point: Hotel du Vin, 40 The Scores, St Andrews. Richard will see you outside the front of the Hotel for your shared tour. Please be on time as these public tours will not wait. The hotel is also open to the public for refreshments (not included).

End point

Tours finish at the Road Hole, 17th, near the famed Old Course Jigger Inn, where you can relax with beverages and food by the 17th fairway (not included).

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Tours not suitable for under 5s
A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.
Not suitable for strollers/carriages
Not suitable for Crutches, walking frames, mobility scooters
There is nowhere to leave any of the above and golf clubs etc while on tour, so make alternative arrangements
Calls will not be answered. Text/message or email only.
Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.

Cancellation policy

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

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