St Andrews Self-Guided Audio Tour: Cathedral, Castle & Old Course

3.7(3)2 h 10 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

Mary Queen of Scots, Prince William and Alice in Wonderland all left their mark on St Andrews. On this self-guided audio walk, you past the town's best-known sights and tells the stories most visitors never hear: why Prince William was almost turned down for his first flat, where the last relics of St Andrew ended up, and why locals raised £5,000 for a statue of a cat. Expect an irreverent local's take, not a polite guidebook.

The VoiceMap app plays 49 short stories automatically as you reach each spot, with turn-by-turn directions, from the Cathedral ruins past the Castle and university quads to the Old Course and West Sands. It works offline. Start whenever you arrive, pause for coffee, and pick up where you left off.

Highlights

• Hear the stories behind the Cathedral, the Castle, the university and the Old Course

• 49 GPS-triggered stops over 4 km, about 2 hours at an easy pace

• Start any time that suits you, with no group and no schedule

• Works offline, so no roaming data needed

What's included

✓VoiceMap Application
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
✓Lifetime access to Rebels, Romance & Raisins tour

Not included

✕Smartphone
✕Transportation
✕Food/Drink
✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Start on North Street, across from the main entrance to St Andrews' Cathedral. There is a cobbled section with some flower boxes and benches. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on the confirmation. St Andrews bus station is about 10 minutes walk away.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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