Private St Andrews Dark Side Tour

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St. Andrews, Scotland

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting point
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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

    Learn about the Royal and Ancient, the Old Course and the weird rabbit wars that took place (exterior visit only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Learn about the witches of St Andrews Aquarium (exterior visit only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 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 • Admission ticket not included
  • 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 • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    St Andrews Cathedral

    Discover the spooky Cathedral of St Andrews and the haunting of the white lady (exterior visit only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Learn about St Leonard's school and the creepy veiled nun (exterior visit only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Hear the tales of plague and pain that took place at this very site (exterior visit only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    This beautiful church is very unassuming... but drenched in holy murder (exterior visit only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Crime Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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