Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

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Discover the rich history of Stirling on a guided walking tour through its old town. Follow in the footsteps of Scottish legends and learn about the battles, kings, and queens that shaped the city and Scotland. Explore key sights like Stirling Castle, The Church of the Holy Rude, and more hidden gems.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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Highlights

Stirling - There’s so much to see in Stirling’s Old Town we can’t list them all! Discover this iconic city with your local, expert guide.
Stirling Old Town Jail - Learn about the stern ways of the Old Town Jail! (exterior visit only)
Broad Street - From iconic canons to Mary Queen of Scots and even markets! There’s so much history in this wee cobbled street.
The Tolbooth - Discover the second jail of this tour, the disreputable Tolbooth, and it’s history of witches, punishments and executions (exterior visit only)
Mar’s Wark - Explore this ancient building and its carved secrets (exterior visit only)
Cowane’s Hospital - Marvel and the beautifully restored Guildhall, and learn about its infamous benefactor (exterior visit only)
Church of the Holy Rude - Explore the Church and attached graveyards - hear stories of grave diggers, martyrs and battles (exterior visit only)
Stirling Castle - Hear about the tales of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, the monarchs that have reigned here and more! (exterior visit only)

What's Included

Expert local guide provided

Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the Old Town of Stirling on this 1.5 hour tour with a local guide. You’ll get a full overview of Stirling’s history and a sense of the modern city on a leisurely stroll. This tour is a must-do on any trip to Stirling!

Discover the secrets of Stirling, from cannons to castles, from local characters to epic heroes of legend. Walk Stirling’s streets as the history of the city unravels. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, hear how Stirling events have influenced the course of Scottish history. Enjoy the tales of battles, kings and queens, and the everyday folk who shaped Stirling into the place it is today - a modern, bustling city. Learn about the jails of Stirling, the happenings of the market place, and decipher the secrets of three-hundred-year-old gravestones whilst enjoying the views from Stirling Craig.

On the tour you’ll discover hidden secrets and local lore that you would otherwise miss on your own - so don’t miss out and book a tour today!

Location

VisitScotland Stirling iCentre (Old Town Jail)

Saint John Street

Outside the VisitScotland ICentre!

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Jane_s

Aug 24, 2024

Excellent guide and tour - Diane was an amazing guide with so much knowledge and information she shared with us, answered all our questions and generally had us all enthralled the whole time. And all this when she wasn't feeling 100 percent with a bit of a cold.

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797marybethr

Aug 14, 2024

Great experience! - We had an excellent tour with Diane this afternoon! She was delightful…enthusiastic, shared her knowledge of Stirling, a perfect introduction to the town! So glad we had the experience…definitely recommend!

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Robert_w

Aug 9, 2024

Excellent walking tour - Excellent tour that provided the historical feel of Stirling. Our guide, Georgia, was excellent and knowledgeable, and she made the experience very enjoyable.

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Paul_c

Aug 7, 2024

Stirling - The lady was very knowledgeable & friendly a great little tour but given some facts ruined the movie Braveheart 😩

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Christina_b

Aug 1, 2024

Great! - Our guide was very informative. Enjoyed the tour very much and learned about Stirling's long history.

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Dorothee_s

Jul 30, 2024

Excellent tour, highly recommended - Diane was an excellent tour guide and provided a great combination of insightful historical knowledge and local anecdotes.

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863daniquez

Jul 26, 2024

Great tour with lots of history - After walking with the tours in Glasgow and Inverness our expectacions were high but Diane definitely delivered! The tour was great and Diane told us all about the town’s history and insights. We really loved the tour and Diane with her witty take on the stories told. Definitely recommend!

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Gemmell1961

Jul 24, 2024

Walking tour of Stirling - Really knowledgeable guide - Donny, we was really interesting and answered lots of my questions. Good pacing and a fun walk.

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Karl_mcmullan

Jul 18, 2024

A very interesting tour with a very knowledgeable guide. - Jane...who is most definitely not plain...was out guide and she was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot about life in Jacobean Stirling (and I won't spoil any surprises but there were certainly a few). The tour brought to life the history of Stirling old town and it's inhabitants and really added colour to the backstory...and the backdrop of the old town itself. Highly recommend!

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Robini921

Jul 11, 2024

A must-do flavour of Stirling. - Fascinating tour with Jane today. We were dead lucky since it was just her and the two of us. Intriguing insights into the sort of society the City has been through history, so more about the nature of life in the city rather than hundreds of dates. She brought the place alive. 90 minutes and a few pounds very well spent.

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