St Andrews Golf and Sightseeing Tour

St. Andrews and the famous Old Course is the home of Golf and a must visit when in Scotland. Your Sightseeing Tour starts from Glasgow or Greenock Cruise Port, ensuring a great start your chauffeur will do a full introduction and point out all the on-board facilities in the vehicle. Once the formalities are out of the way they will run through the itinerary for the day.
Your day is planned to cover all the sights and attractions of St. Andrews at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers.

With so many places to visit, our Private Tour and Shore Excursion allows you to sit back and relax in luxury, taking in the stunning scenery that Scotland has to offer in your very own customised tour to meet & exceed your private party’s needs.

What's included:

• Wi-Fi Access
• Door to Door Service from Glasgow or Greenock Cruise Port
• The Services & Stories of an Experienced Scottish Local

Not included:

• Entrance Fees to Visitor Attractions
• Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)

What to expect:

Duration: 9 hours

The Old Course

West Sands Rd, St Andrews, St. Andrews, KY16 9XL

The Old Course at St. Andrews is the most famous golf course in world golf and the Mecca to which every golfer aspires to make pilgrimage at least once in a golfing lifetime.
The Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker are recognised across the globe, yet the greatest feature of the Old Course is that despite its grand status it remains a public golf course, open to all.

1 hour

The Himalayas Putting Course

The Links, St. Andrews, KY16 9JD

Probably better known to visitors from around the world as The Himalayas, which is an apt description for this unique facility found in St Andrews, the home of golf, which lies adjacent to the famous Old Course, just 2 mins from the 1st Tee.
The Club has a long and interesting history having been instituted in 1867 as the St Andrews Ladies' Golf Club and is open to the public.

If you love golf, are limited for time but want an experience that will stay with you forever, then look no further for a fabulously fun 45 mins where everyone in your group can enjoy a true links Old Course putting experience like no other.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Jigger Inn

Old Station Rd, The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, St. Andrews, KY16 9SP

This historic building is steeped in history. It dates back to the 1850s, when it was the station master’s lodge and the history and heritage live on.
Today the Jigger Inn is home to golfing memorabilia, crackling open-hearth fires, home-cooked food and a superb selection of Scottish beers – this is traditional Scottish pub hospitality at its very best.

Fondly referred to as ‘the towns best 19th hole’ and much loved by the many celebrities who visit.

The pub’s own ‘Jigger Ale’ is available only here and at The American Club in Wisconson USA.

Reservations are required, please advise if this location is wanted for lunch during the tour. There are alternatives available if required.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

St Andrews Castle

St. Andrews Castle The Scores, , St. Andrews, KY16 9AR

The Castle is the ruins of the castle of the Archbishops of St. Andrews, dating in part from the 13th century.
On a headland to the north of St. Andrews stand the ruins of the city’s castle, the main residence of the bishops and archbishops of St. Andrews.

Explore the 16th-century siege mine, and the ‘bottle dungeon’, one of the most infamous castle prisons in medieval Britain, which was cut out of the solid rock.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St Andrews Cathedral

The Pends, St. Andrews, KY16 9QL

The remains of St. Andrews Cathedral, which was Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church, show how impressive it used to be.
The museum houses an outstanding collection of medieval sculptures and other relics found on the site, including the magnificent St. Andrews Sarcophagus of Pictish date.

St. Rule’s Tower, in the precinct, is part of the first church of the Augustinian canons at St. Andrews built in the early 12th century.

There are splendid views from the top of St. Andrews and the Fife Coast.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

University of St Andrews

, , St. Andrews, KY16 9AJ

Home to Scotland’s first University and the third oldest university in the English-speaking world an integral part of the burgh and one of the UK’s most prestigious.
Where Prince William met Kate Middleton while studying, the university played a significant role in their relationship.

30 minutes