St Andrews Old Course History Tour

Name: St Andrews Old Course History Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 24.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (207 reviews)

4.7(207)1 hr 15 minEnglishBook 2 hours aheadSt. Andrews, United Kingdom

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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) No tours from November to February inclusive *Check the booking calendar for availability

Tours endorsed by famed Golf historian David Joy and RIck Steves.

Included

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

Not included

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

What you'll do

Meet Richard 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.
5 min
Discover the origins and early development of the game of golf, from 13th-centur
y stick and ball in the Low Countries to Edinburgh in 1744 and why St Andrews is the Home of Golf.
10 min
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
St. Andrews, United Kingdom
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!
15 min
The Open Championship, Dunhill Cup, further course development from 12, 10 to 18
holes and important sites around the 18th.
15 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!
10 min
Photo shoot 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.
10 min
The Jigger Inn
Old Station Rd, The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, St. Andrews, United Kingdom
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).
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

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).

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

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

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