A castle, a cathedral, and the oldest university in Scotland - St Andrews is home to iconic stories that have shaped Scotland's past and present, but this tour isn't for the lighthearted.
From wild rabbits overtaking the Old Course to a mysterious poisonous sausage massacre and even the plague, St Andrews is steeped in dark, mystic history. Walk in the footsteps of gangsters, murderers, and marytrs.
Tour highlights: The Rabbit War Al Capone's link to St Andrews The ghost of Tom Morris The sausage massacre …& much more!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local, expert guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Martyrs' Monument
Please meet your guide at Martyr's Memorial on The Scores. If you need a different meeting point in the city centre, this is possible, please message/email us directly.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Learn about the Royal and Ancient, the Old Course and the weird rabbit wars that took place (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
2
St Andrews Aquarium
Learn about the witches of St Andrews Aquarium (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
3
University of St Andrews
Learn about the principal's house haunting and the Martyr's of St Andrews as you wander (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
4
St Andrews Castle
Learn about St Andrews Castle and the bloody sieges that have taken place since it was built (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
5
St Andrews Cathedral
Discover the spooky Cathedral of St Andrews and the haunting of the white lady (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
6
Saint Leonard's Road
Learn about St Leonard's school and the creepy veiled nun (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
7
Parliament Hall
Hear the tales of plague and pain that took place at this very site (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
8
Holy Trinity Church (Town Kirk)
This beautiful church is very unassuming... but drenched in holy murder (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
Private St Andrews Dark Side Tour
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A castle, a cathedral, and the oldest university in Scotland - St Andrews is home to iconic stories that have shaped Scotland's past and present, but this tour isn't for the lighthearted.
From wild rabbits overtaking the Old Course to a mysterious poisonous sausage massacre and even the plague, St Andrews is steeped in dark, mystic history. Walk in the footsteps of gangsters, murderers, and marytrs.
Tour highlights: The Rabbit War Al Capone's link to St Andrews The ghost of Tom Morris The sausage massacre …& much more!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local, expert guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Martyrs' Monument
Please meet your guide at Martyr's Memorial on The Scores. If you need a different meeting point in the city centre, this is possible, please message/email us directly.
