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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Overview
Immerse yourself in the Old Town of Stirling on this 1.5 hour tour with a local, expert guide.
Known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, discover how Stirling has 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.
Discover the jails of Stirling, the happenings of the market place, crime and punishment, and best of all, decipher the secrets of three-hundred-year-old gravestones whilst enjoying the views that the Stirling Craig offers.
Key sights include:
- Stirling Old Town
- Broad St
- Mars Walk
- Stirling Castle
- The Church of the Holy Rude
- Stirling Cemetery
- Old Town Jail
…and many more hidden gems too!
What's included
Local guide
What to expect
Stirling
10m
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
10m · Admission ticket not included
Learn about the stern ways of the Old Town Jail! (exterior visit only)
10m
From iconic canons to Mary Queen of Scots and even markets! There's so much history in this wee cobbled street.
10m · Admission ticket not included
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
10m
Explore this ancient building and its carved secrets (exterior visit only)
Cowane's Hospital
10m · Admission ticket not included
Marvel and the beautifully restored Guildhall, and learn about its infamous benefactor (exterior visit only)
Church of the Holy Rude
10m · Admission ticket not included
Explore the Church and attached graveyards - hear stories of grave diggers, martyrs and battles (exterior visit only)
Stirling Castle
15m · Admission ticket not included
Hear about the tales of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, the monarchs that have reigned here and more! (exterior visit only)
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Outside the Stirling Old Town Jail
End point
We end the tour just outside the castle.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
