Free walking tours in St Andrews and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in St Andrews. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
What to see in St Andrews
Must-sees
St Andrews is the home of golf: the Old Course is the oldest golf course in the world, and the British Golf Museum tells its story. The university, founded in 1413, is Scotland’s oldest.
The ruins of the cathedral, once the largest in Scotland, and of the castle look out to sea. West Sands beach is the one from Chariots of Fire. Nearby are the fishing villages of the East Neuk, such as Crail and Anstruther.
Free tours and guided visits
St Andrews has guided tours of the town and the university, and excursions from Edinburgh combining it with the villages of Fife.
How long to spend
One day is enough for the town, the ruins and the beach. If you are playing golf or exploring the East Neuk, stay longer.
Where to stay
In the centre there are small hotels and guesthouses; by the Old Course, luxury and golf hotels.
Where to stay in St Andrews
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Town centre and the university and Old Course and West Sands. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in St Andrews
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in St Andrews
Is there a free walking tour in St Andrews?
St Andrews has guided tours of the town and the university, and excursions from Edinburgh combining it with the villages of Fife.
How much does a guided tour in St Andrews cost?
The paid activity currently on Civitatis costs €14.37.
How much time do you need to see St Andrews?
One day is enough for the town, the ruins and the beach. If you are playing golf or exploring the East Neuk, stay longer.
Where should I stay in St Andrews?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of St Andrews we cover Town centre and the university and Old Course and West Sands.