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St Andrews History Tours
St. Andrews, Scotland
1 hour 30 minutes
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
Date
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What You Will Do
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.
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.
What's Included?
- Professional English speaking guide Richard Falconer, author/historian
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
All tours meet in Church Square outside The Bothy Restaurant behind Holy Trinity Church (formerly Dolls House Restaurant).
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St Mary's College
5 minutes
A haven off the beaten track. Learn about the 3rd college of the university built in 1538 to combat heresy.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: St Andrews Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must understand English well
- Under 5s free, not suitable for under 2s
- Not suitable for those with walking difficulties (walking slowly)
- COVID measures: Don't come on a tour if any of the following are present: Cold/flu/covid like symptoms - this includes coughs and sneezing.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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