When we operate

12 noon, 2pm, 4pm*
7 days a week, right through the year
*Check booking calander for any exclusions

Each tour approx 1hr 30mins

Private tours available – subject to availability

“The Metropolis of the Kingdom of Darkness”

Showcasing 1000 years of St Andrews remarkable history, these informative and popular guided walking tours explore the historic quarters of St Andrews.

On the tour you will hear about the unusual, the surprising and the intriguing alongside exclusive forgotten historical details you will not find elsewhere.

The information for the tours span five decades of research by Richard Falconer, who as author and researcher of local history, will be your guide for your tour.

St Andrews has one of the most extraordinary and chequered histories to be found anywhere. Over the centuries it has seen everything in abundance, the merciful to the barbaric, the spiritual to the fanatical. St Andrews was the greatest seat of Catholic power outside Rome in Europe. It boasts Scotland’s oldest University and is known as the Home of Golf.

Welcome to St Andrews!

TOUR INFO

Tour size

From 1 person to approx 50 persons (generally private tours)
Avg group size 10

Suitable for all ages

Adult age 16+, Child age 5-15, under 5s go free but please bear in mind the younger the child the more distracted they can become

This is a walking tour – dress appropriately

Dress for the weather & wear appropriate footwear.
Tip: It gets cold – even through the summer

Suitable for those with learning disabilities

The tour is ideal as part of a day trip or holiday break, but please note the distance is approx 1.8 miles (2.89km)

wheelchair/mobility scooter friendly

There are no steps or steep hills on the tour – distance approx 1 mile

No dogs are allowed on these tours

unless they are guide dogs. Part of the tour is around the Cathedral grounds where dogs are not permitted

Book Your Tour

All tours pre-booking only – no walk ups

When will you come on a tour?

When we operate

12 noon, 2pm, 4pm*
7 days a week, right through the year
*Check booking calander for any exclusions

Each tour approx 1hr 30mins

Private tours available – subject to availability

Strictly no hen parties and no alcohol to be consumed on the tour

Full price tickets also available in person via
Visit Scotland iCentre
70 Market Street, St Andrews
– excludes family/group tickets

Secure online payments
Ways to pay

Pay by credit/debit card via (Stripe)
or through your PayPal account balance

No hidden fees

Standard & group rates

Offer

5+ Students only £8 each

under 5s go free
Adult £14, Child £10 (age 5-15), Student £10
Online Group Discounts:
£40 Family Ticket - 2 Adults and 2 Children (saving £8)
5+ Student groups £8 each (with valid matric cards)
Adults or children discount 11+ 10%, 21+ 15%, 31+ 20% off standard ticket price - built into booking software
11+ mixed adult/student/child group discounts - email for a quote
Private tours welcome - subject to availability - prices may vary from above...

email for a quote

Meeting Point

Outside the

DOLL’S HOUSE RESTAURANT

In front of the restaurant
Church Square
behind Holy Trinity Church
St Andrews
KY16 9NN

Specialising in hearty “good mood food”, The Doll’s House offers a diverse range of quality offers. From brunch every morning to a lovely seasonal market menu.

You also receive 20% off your meal here when you come on a tour!*
*Excludes in-house promotions and drinks

All tours start prompt at the scheduled tour times, so please familiarise yourself with the meeting point and allow plenty of time to be there beforehand!

Important
In fairness to others
we cannot hold up the tours and wait

Top Tip
Dining beforehand?
It can take a while to get your check

– please allow for this –

Running late?

Contact
If you think you will be running late or are unable to make the tour,
please contact asap via TEXT ONLY before your tour start time.

You will then be advised if you can join the same tour,
the next available tour or reschedule to another date/time.

There are no refunds unless cancelled by the tour director and failure
to notify beforehand negates your right to reschedule.

Getting to St Andrews

By Train
Take the Edinburgh/Aberdeen line to Leuchars, some 5.4 miles west of St Andrews. (Journey time approx 1 hr)

A regular bus and taxi service then complete your journey to St Andrews. (Journey time approx 11 mins)

By Bus
Regular bus services run from across Scotland to St Andrews. (Edinburgh approx 2hrs, Dundee approx 36 mins)

By Car
Satnav postcode for the tour is KY16 9NN which will give you the general location. Clicking the google map above will give you all the directions you need for wherever you are travelling from.

Parking
The main streets of South Street and Market Street are the closest to the tour location. There is a metered charge during the day from meters on the pavements. Check them for times and prices.

History Tour Route

Meeting point – Doll’s House Restaurant/Holy Trinity Church followed by St Mary’s College, Medieval History Dept, Queen Mary’s House, Pends, Cathedral Precincts, Haunted Tower, Archbishop’s Palace, Castlecliffe, Principal’s House, St Salvator’s College, Market Street – tours finish beside the Central Bar.

Enjoy 20% off your meal

Richard has teamed up with some great St Andrews restaurants/bars/cafes*
to give you 20% off your meal on the day of your tour

We are unable to make reservations on your behalf so please telephone or email the eatery of your choice rather than book online and mention the golf history tour so they are aware you have the offer.

Pre-booking advisable

When your booking has been made, take your booking confirmation to the restaurant of you choice and show it when you arrive to receive the 20% off.

*The offer is at the discretion of the participating outlets and may be subject to change as the season evolves.
When contacting your outlet they will advise if the offer is still valid for that time.

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Visit the latest welcoming addition to the family…

MOLLY MALONES
Child* and dog friendly!

Located at 5 Alexandra Place, not far from the Bus Station and Students Union.

Enjoy great food (inc childrens menu) and an extensive bar.

*The only stipulation is that children must have a meal.

No in-house offers apply

Pouring great beer, brewed in St Andrews, plus guest beers, Thistly Cross cider and an enviable array of whisky and gin, they have a truly eclectic drinks list.

Families are well catered for with loads of choices for kids – and they are particularly dog friendly.