St Andrews Old Course History Tour
Overview
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)
*Check the booking calendar for availability
Tours endorsed by famed Golf historian David Joy and RIck Steves.
What's Included
- Professionally taken photos on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)
- Professional local guide
- We also have a private tour on [BRAND]: Private St Andrews Old Course History Tour
Meeting Location
40 The Scores
St Andrews KY16 9AS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
17 The Links
St Andrews KY16 9JE, UK
Tours finish at the Road Hole, 17th, near the famed Old Course Jigger Inn, where you can relax with beverages and food by the 17th fairway (not included).
What To Expect
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Hotel du Vin St Andrews
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Links
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grannie Clark's Wynd
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rusacks St Andrews
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Swilcan Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Jigger Inn
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Calls will not be answered. Text/message or email only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-46671P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Professionally taken photos on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).
- Professional local guide.
- We also have a private tour on Viator: Private St Andrews Old Course History Tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 St Andrews Old Course History Tour is as follows:
- 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
- Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.
- 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 St Andrews Old Course History Tour 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
- Professionally taken photos on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)
- Professional local guide
- We also have a private tour on [BRAND]: Private St Andrews Old Course History Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Calls will not be answered. Text/message or email only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
