St Andrews: Guided Walking Tour, 12pm, 2pm daily – Fife, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.

These tours are unsuitable for those with walking difficulties, ie walking slowly; inc Zimmers, knee/hip problems, sprained ankles etc, and the golf course is on the latter part of the tour.

Your guide for these tours is author and historical expert Richard Falconer. Learn about an extraordinary history as you explore the major historic quarters. Visit St Andrews town, Harbour, Cathedral (City), Palace, Scotland’s oldest university, and the Old Course.

Hear about royalty through the ages from Pictish Kings to Mary Queen of Scots, to Prince William and Kate and the drama of when ‘The Crown’ came to town. See Scotland’s meridian line, the former seat of the Knights Templar in Scotland and Queen Mary’s House.

You will also visit the Old Course and learn how utilising the resources of the Links would transform St Andrews into the Home of Golf. Your tour then culminates with a photo shoot on the Silkan Bridge.

Whatever your interests, this tour serves as a great orientation for any looking to explore and find out more about this unique part of the world.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

The most comprehensive St Andrews Walking Tour – Town and Old Course
Personal wireless audio receiver and whisper earphone for larger groups
Visit all the must-see historic sites and hear about when The Crown came to town
See the colleges of Scotland’s oldest university
Enjoy a photo opp on the Swilkan Bridge

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