• Hotel du Vin St Andrews - Meet Richard at the front of the hotel to begin your shared tour. Please be punctual as these public tours will not wait. Tour start: Get an overview of the town’s history leading to the 1123 Links charter.
• The Links - Explore the origins and early development of golf, from the 13th-century stick and ball games in the Low Countries to Edinburgh in 1744, and discover why St Andrews is known as the Home of Golf.
• The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - Learn about how the development of the Old Course also advanced the game of golf, including the origins of fairways and bunkers, memorable golfing moments, Old Tom, and the old Caddie Shack!
• Grannie Clark’s Wynd - Discover the Open Championship, Dunhill Cup, further course development from 12, 10 to 18 holes, and significant sites around the 18th.
• Rusacks St. Andrews - Explore the 1st/18th fairway and farmers, Rusacks Hotel, the Mannings, the original 1st tee and 18th hole, and how early caddies and ladies inspired Old Tom to create the world’s first putting green!
• Swilcan Bridge - Enjoy a photo opportunity at one of the most iconic landmarks in golf, and one of the most photographed bridges globally. Excludes tournament days - Dunhill, Open, etc.
• The Jigger Inn - Hear about some of the incredible golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then conclude the tour near the renowned Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not 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

These are award-winning bucket list tours led by professional local guides.

Designed for those with a keen interest in golf, participants will explore the origins and evolution of the game and the Old Course, covering a timeline from the 13th to the 20th century. The tour also delves into the history of the Open and Dunhill tournaments, concluding with a photo opportunity on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excluding tournament days).

Experience unforgettable moments from the Road Hole and receive suggestions for additional bucket list activities in the area, such as visiting the Himalayas and the Jigger Inn.

Conclude the tour at the Old Course Jigger Inn.

Sundays offer a chance to walk on the Old Course fairway (excluding championship/tournament days). Tours are not available from November to February.
*Please check the booking calendar for availability.

These tours are endorsed by renowned golf historian David Joy and Rick Steves.

• 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
• Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.

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