Why choose this Stirling tour ?
Join us for a completely unique Stirling private experience; immerse yourself in the old town of Stirling and Stirling Castle on this 3 hour tour with a local, expert guide.
You’ll spend the first 90 minutes walking through Stirling’s old town with your guide. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce whilst you hear the tales of battles, kings and queens who shaped Stirling, and Scotland into the place it is today. Learn about executions, marketplaces and grave robbers as well as modern life in this bustling city.
After the walk, enjoy discovering Stirling Castle with your local guide. Highlights in Stirling Castle include the Great Hall, the Royal Apartments and Stirling Heads. Everything is included in the price, just show up and enjoy!
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What makes 3 Hour Private Tour of Stirling Old Town and Stirling Castle a unique experience ?
We begin the tour outside the VisitScotland iCentre and get an introduction to Stirling. Then head up to the Old Town Jail to admire the unusual building and discover it’s past
Examine some of the buildings that make Stirling a patchwork of different eras, as your guide points out certain characteristics of the architecture (exterior visit only)
Admire the cannons that decorate this street and lift your eyes up to a building shrouded in history – Lord Darnley’s House
From one jail to another, visit our Tollbooth and Mercat Cross. Learning about the areas rich trading history, and violent past! (exterior visit only)
Unravel the past of this once-great house that is now in ruins. The history will come alive as your guide reveals the secrets before your very eyes
Enjoy the quiet serenity of the top of the town in the shadow of Holy Rude and the newly-renovated Cowane’s Hospital, and learn about its benefactor and local hero, John Cowane (exterior visit only)
Discover the Church of the Holy Rude, and the cemetery area. From grave diggers, to Mary Queen of Scots, there’s so much history in this area (exterior visit only)
View the Wallace Monument from the Castle esplanade, and discover William Wallace’s importance to Stirling, and to Scotland! (seen from a distance)
After discovering the background to Stirling’s history, visit in Stirling Castle with the guide for 90 minutes. Key highlights include the Great Hall, the Royal Apartments and Stirling Heads.
Tour Description & 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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- 3 Hour Private Tour of Stirling Old Town and Stirling Castle
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Walking Tours in Stirling.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
