Scotland · STIRLING TOURS
Good stirling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Stirling’s old town, jails, churches, and castle with a lively local guide on this affordable 90-minute walking tour.
“Our tour guide was amazing and very friendly. She took us through wonderful places and explained us the great history of Sterling”
Explore Stirling Old Town with a local guide, from the Old Town Jail to Stirling Castle, with stories, views, gravestones, and a local drink tasting.
“Jane was very knowledgeable and entertaining. This was the perfect way of getting an introduction to the history of Stirling. Definitely recommend.”
See Stirling Bridge through the story of Wallace and De Moray on a friendly small-group tour that separates Braveheart myth from history.
“Great tour. Steven eas a fantastic host, very friendly and full of information. My wife and I loved tge tour and learned quite a bit in a short period. Would search Steven out for other tours in the future”
Walk Bannockburn Battlefield with a passionate local guide, hear Bruce’s story, and understand why this quiet Stirling site shaped Scotland.
“We really enjoyed the explanation about how the battle unfolded. Seeing where some of my ancestors fought and were killed was an experience I will never forget. Thank you Chris”
Explore Stirling’s castle views, royal streets, jail, and Holy Rude church with a costumed guide on a lively private walking tour.
“It was a fun tour. Our guide was knowledgable and entertaining. I wish I had had time to go on the ghost tour!”
Explore Stirling Castle in Spanish with skip-the-line entry, royal halls, Mary Queen of Scots, sieges, legends, and a small group guide.
“El guía, Fernando. Estupenda recreación histórica, que te hace valorar más lo que estás viendo. Y con sus bromas y poemas, supo captar la atención de todo el grupo. El castillo no es el más apasionante en cuanto a contenido que he visto en mi vida, pero es paso obligado en la visita a Escocia, su historia y sus paisajes. Y si has visto la película de William Wallace, conocerás bien el lugar y el desarrollo de la batalla que lleva el nombre del castillo.”
Explore Stirling’s Old Town and castle with a private guide, castle entry included, and three hours of stories, views, and royal history.
“Jane was an excellent guide. She was so knowledge, an absolute wealth of historical information. Could not imagine a better guide for my family to explore Sterling castle.”
Explore Stirling’s Old Town, royal castle, prison buildings, and Wallace Monument views on a private three-hour walking tour.
“Donnie was an excellent guide. He is local, very knowledgable, and covered a lot of ground. It was one of our favorite experiences on our trip through Scotland.”
Walk Stirling’s Old Town with a private guide, from the jail and Mar’s Wark to the castle, royal church, cannons, and historic homes.
“Jane was kind, smart, and extremely well versed in the lore of the locations we visited.”
Explore Bannockburn, Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Doune Castle and the Kelpies on a private history tour from Edinburgh.
“Sean the guide was wonderful… Tailored the tour to exactly what we wanted to see. We never felt rushed and enjoyed each location. The vehicle was very nice. Overall it was an amazing day.”
Explore Doune Castle, Glencoe, Highland coos, lochs, and castles on a private nine-hour tour from Stirling with pickup included.
“Though it was a rainy day, it suited the solum grandeur of these beautiful mountains. Jimmy is a native of the Highlands and was an outstanding guide, sharing his own stories and knowledge of the region. Beautiful tour and unforgettable views.”
Run through Stirling’s lesser-known history with guide Colin, visiting Cambuskenneth Abbey and the Wallace Monument at an easy pace.
“Great way to see a city - a workout and education rolled into one. You learn lots of amazing details that are not in any guide books and have fun as well. Colin certainly knows his stuff!”
Review of Stirling Castle and Old Town private tour, with castle entry advice, guide details, pricing, route, and practical tips.
“Title would imply that Castle Entry is included but it is not. Fortunately there was not a long line to purchase tickets. And yes, it was noted in the tour description thus the 5 stars. Our guide, William was extremely knowledgeable and staged our trip up the hill so that we had short breaks while listening to the history of various Old Town landmarks. The cemetery was fascinating and we could have spent much more time there. Of course the castle is a must for anyone with the least interest in British history. Easy day trip from Edinburgh by train and William met us at the station. Lots of good…”
Explore Stirling’s medieval streets in Spanish, from the Old Jail and Mercat Cross to Holy Rude Church, with a small local group.
“La visita fue perfecta, Ara demostró conocer muy bien la zona y, aparte de la historia, contó muchas anécdotas de forma amena y divertida. El recorrido se pasó volando y desde luego lo recomiendo.”
Cruise Loch Katrine through autumn gold or winter snow, with live stories, Highland views, cosy seating, and a licensed onboard bar.
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