Private St Andrews Dark Side Tour

5.0(6)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Walking Tours in St Andrews

About this activity

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!

What's included

✓Local, expert guide

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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