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Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Stirling, Scotlandby Walking Tours in Stirling

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 25 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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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

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Stirling

      10 min

      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.

    2. 2

      Stirling Old Town Jail

      10 min

      Learn about the stern ways of the Old Town Jail! (exterior visit only)

    3. 3

      Stop 3

      10 min

      From iconic canons to Mary Queen of Scots and even markets! There's so much history in this wee cobbled street.

    4. 4

      Stop 4

      10 min

      Discover the second jail of this tour, the disreputable Tolbooth, and it's history of witches, punishments and executions (exterior visit only)

    5. 5

      Mar's Wark

      10 min

      Explore this ancient building and its carved secrets (exterior visit only)

    6. 6

      Cowane's Hospital

      10 min

      Marvel and the beautifully restored Guildhall, and learn about its infamous benefactor (exterior visit only)

    7. 7

      Church of the Holy Rude

      10 min

      Explore the Church and attached graveyards - hear stories of grave diggers, martyrs and battles (exterior visit only)

    8. 8

      Stirling Castle

      15 min

      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

    Outside the Stirling Old Town Jail

    End point

    We end the tour just outside the castle.

    Good to know

    • 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.

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