St. Andrews Castle Tours and Tickets

Famed across the globe as the Home of Golf, St. Andrews has more than just links to offer. Discover its history and lesser-known aspects of the beautiful game when you join these golf-oriented heritage tours, led by local author and historian Richard Falconer. Visit the Links, the Golf Inn, and the ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral, last resting place of over 100 noted golfers; discover the castle’s gory history and Scotland’s oldest university too.

In a town as ancient as St. Andrews, there’s sure to be a few ghost stories. Join local author and paranormal guide Richard Falconer on a ghost tour around St. Andrews, and explore the real life stories it’s hiding. No actors, myths or jump-scares, this is a tour of some of St. Andrews’ ancient sites such as the medieval architecture, gothic churches and windswept coastline. Learn about the unseen world of the paranormal on this unique tour.

Learn more about St. Andrews than is possible wandering around alone by booking this guided walking tour. In a small group, your guide will bring the town to life as you take a leisurely stroll to such attractions as St Andrews' Cathedral, St Andrews' Castle, the Old Course, the University of St. Andrews and hidden gems that most visitors miss.

Golf, prestigious schools and fishing villages—there’s more to St Andrews than meets the eye. While St Andrews is famous for being the birthplace of golf, follow your historian guide Richard Falconer to see what else this historic town has in store. Explore the dark history of St Andrews, and learn about its famous guests over the years including Mary Queen of Scots. Learn about lost treasure, and see the famous cathedral.

Award-winning sightseeing walking tours of St Andrews with noted guide, author and historical researcher Richard Falconer. St Andrews is one of the most unique and surprising locations in the world. It is no secret that St Andrews is a sought-after destination, being the Home of Golf and incorporating Scotland's first University, but there has been a vibrancy here for well over 1000 years. It culminated in the rise and fall of the Cathedral precincts, symbolic of the greatest seat of Catholic power outside Rome itself in Europe for over 400 years - and the treasures they housed may still be here! You will hear about the formation of St Andrews, the golf, the university and Royalty through the ages from Pictish Kings to Mary Queen of Scots and Prince William. It is fair to say St Andrews has it all, and you will find out all about it on this informative and thought-provoking tour as you wander through its iconic historic precincts.

The Original St Andrews Photo Shoot Tour is a first of its kind professional photo shoot for all visitors to St Andrews and locals. You might be an individual, couple or family wishing to have your St Andrews experience documented, and have a professional photographer capture unique moments in this historic town. I can offer a shorter version of the tour if you cannot spare the 2 hours for the full tour, but the price will remain the same, so to get the best value out of the tour I highly recommend you sign up for the full tour.

Combine the convenience of a guided tour with the flexibility of independent exploration. This audio tour lets you explore St. Andrews, and learn about its unique history, at your own pace, starting and stopping whenever you choose.

Our food walking tour provides a local person to take you on a leisurely walk through St Andrews that will ensure you have good knowledge to enjoy exploring the town on your own. Not only do you visit some lovely bars and restaurants that you will want to return to but your guide will point out other places to visit once the tour is over.