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St. Andrews Day Tour from Edinburgh | Scotland Tours

St. Andrews Private Day Tour

Visit the Home of Golf and Swilcan Bridge

St. Andrews Private Shore Excursion

Start Location    Edinburgh          Duration   8 Hours          Tour From   £150.00 Per Person

​​​​Visit St. Andrews “The Home of Golf” on you own Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh.

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  • Explore in comfort come rain or shine with a Private Tour by Luxury vehicle.

  • Benefit from the personalised experience of a Private Tour & Local Scottish Driver.

  • Highlights include the Old Course, Swilcan Bridge and the Famous University.

  • Relax with convenient Door to Door Service from any Edinburgh Location.

 

Forth Bridges (Pass By)

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The three Forth Bridges are an impressive sight as they across the Firth of Forth, as well as providing transport links between Edinburgh and Fife.

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The Forth Bridge is one of Scotland’s major landmarks, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.This magnificent railway bridge was built between 1883 and 1890 by Sir John Fowler, Benjamin Baker and over 4,500 men.

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Considered to be an impressive feat in engineering, it was designed on the cantilever principle, and its three towers are over 100 metres high.

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It stretches 2.5 kilometres between the villages of South Queensferry and North Queensferry, and was opened on 4th March 1890 by Edward, Prince of Wales.

 

Forth Bridges | Click Here

Mobility: Easy

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The Old Course & St. Andrews Links​

 

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.

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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.

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The Old Course | Guided Walking Tour

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Why not join a course expert on a guided walking tour of the world's most famous golf course, tour will take place around the 1st, 17th and 18th holes of the Old Course.

 

You will be able to walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.

 

With the Old Course busy for play six days a week throughout the year, this tour is a great way to soak up the history of the centuries-old fairways without having to secure a coveted tee time.

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If you would like to include this in your day tour please advise at time of booking. Extra Charge Required.

 

The Old Course | Click Here

Mobility: Medium

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St. Andrews Ladies Putting Club​

 

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.

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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.

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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.

 

The Himalayas | Click Here

Mobility: Easy

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Lunch | The Jigger Inn Pub​​

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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.

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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.

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

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

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The Jigger Inn | Click Here

Mobility: Easy

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St. Andrews Castle​

 

The Castle is the ruins of the castle of the Archbishops of St. Andrews, dating in part from the 13th century.

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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.

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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.

 

St. Andrews Castle | Click Here

Mobility: Medium

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St. Andrews Cathedral​

 

The remains of St. Andrews Cathedral, which was Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church, show how impressive it used to be.

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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.

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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.

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

 

St. Andrews Cathedral | Click Here

Mobility: Medium

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University of St. Andrews​

 

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.

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Where Prince William met Kate Middleton while studying, the university played a significant role in their relationship.

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University of St. Andrews | Click Here

Mobility: Medium​​​​​

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Your day is planned to cover all the sights and attractions of St. Andrew at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers.

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  • The itinerary will be confirmed on booking, the order will change depending on seasonal schedules.

  • Total Tour Cost £900.00 Inc VAT and TAX

  • Published Price based on 6 Travellers

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