Top St. Andrews Culture

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.

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.

This tour is scheduled at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm and 5:30pm, 7 days a week (check booking calendar for any exclusions). Your guide Richard Falconer is an author and historian of St Andrews and conducts all the history tours himself. Having researched St Andrews for a period spanning six decades you will find a lot of previously lost or forgotten history about the town. Including how the town and University were looking for the lost treasure of the Cathedral for 50 years until 1929, and what Richard has uncovered through his researches over the last 40+ years. The tour incorporates all the historic quarters of the town apart from the golf course which is for another tour! You will see two locations where Mary Queen of Scots stayed for her holidays to St Andrews. Explore the historic ancient City and learn about the spiritual and sometimes barbarous elements. St Andrews is unique on many fronts, with many a noted golfer, Hollywood stars and royalty spending time here.

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.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Did you know that St Andrews University is the third oldest English-speaking country, the oldest in Scotland and one of the most prestigious in the UK? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Where does the city name come from? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of St Andrews . Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Enjoy a private tour from St Andrews, approximately 8-9 hours in duration, suitable for 1-8 persons, most ages and abilities and families with children. Tour Highlights include; the Fife fishing villages of Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, St Monans and Elie. Also, the charming and ancient village of Culross and many other points of interest. The main attraction of the day is Stirling Castle where you have more than 2-3 hours to visit, explore and have some lunch. Admission charges apply for entry to Stirling Caste which should be booked in advance via their website. Details of how to do this will be explained after booking is completed.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city.. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Did you know that William and Kate's love story started in this city? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought after in the whisky industry. Edinburgh Whisky Tour: 1. Glenkinchie Distillery is a Scottish single malt whisky distillery in East Lothian, Scotland. The best of the six distilleries in the Lowland region. 2. The Malt Whisky Society was formed in 1983 by a group of unconventional ‘water of life’ experts. The society exists to present their selected single cask whisky in its purest form. 3. Our final stop for your Edinburgh whisky tour is the newly built Holyrood distillery. Holyrood is all about flavour. Taste your way through our beautiful city while learning the history and entertaining tales from each distillery from local experts who know their whisky. Our Half Day Tour includes one distillery Tour and Tasting and an optional drop off at the Malt Whisky Society for lunch.

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.

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic in Saint Andrews. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Saint Andrews. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Saint Andrews. You will visit the full magic Christmas shops of downtown Saint Andrews. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Saint Andrews.