Overview
Discover the rich history and heritage of golf on a private tour through Scotland’s most iconic courses and charming villages. This tour will take you from the game's origins at Leith Links to the legendary Old Course at St. Andrews, offering an unforgettable experience for golf enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
Your expert driver and guide will ensure you are informed of each location’s significance, providing information on each course’s past and its significance in the golfing world and throwing in a few surprises along the way.
There will be ample opportunities during the tour to capture stunning photographs, making it a memorable day. Whether you are a golfer or interested in Scottish history and culture, this tour promises a comprehensive and engaging experience all in the comfort of an Iconic London Taxi.
Join us for a day of exploration and discovery, where the past and present of golf converge in the beautiful landscapes of Scotland.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off from your centrally located Edinburgh hotel
- Private Transportation throughout the day in a TXE, TX4 or people carrier.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly, professional English speaking guide for your own group
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees (We will only visit outside of the attraction)
- Airport & Cruise Terminal pick up & drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick-up is available upon request from Central Edinburgh within a 4km radius from Howies Restaurant. If we do not receive your hotel information your guide will meet you beside Howies Restaurant. If your hotel is outside of the pick-up radius, please get in touch to talk to one of our team.
29 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Leith Links
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Old Course
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Pittenweem
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private transportation.
- Hotel pick up and drop off from your centrally located Edinburgh hotel.
- Private Transportation throughout the day in a TXE, TX4 or people carrier.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Friendly, professional English speaking guide for your own group.
- Food & Drink.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance Fees (We will only visit outside of the attraction).
- Airport & Cruise Terminal pick up & drop off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Origins of Golf Private Full Day Tour in a Black Cab is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Origins of Golf Private Full Day Tour in a Black Cab will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off from your centrally located Edinburgh hotel
- Private Transportation throughout the day in a TXE, TX4 or people carrier.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly, professional English speaking guide for your own group
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees (We will only visit outside of the attraction)
- Airport & Cruise Terminal pick up & drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
