Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)
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!
Departure Point
- Outside the Stirling Old Town Jail
- We end the tour just outside the castle.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: StirlingStirlingThere'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. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Stirling Old Town JailSt. John Street, StirlingLearn about the stern ways of the Old Town Jail! (exterior visit only)Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Mar's WarkSt John Street, opposite top of Broad Street, StirlingFrom iconic canons to Mary Queen of Scots and even markets! There's so much history in this wee cobbled street.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Cowane's Hospital49 St.John Street, StirlingDiscover the second jail of this tour, the disreputable Tolbooth, and it's history of witches, punishments and executions (exterior visit only)Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Church of the Holy RudeSt. John Street, , StirlingExplore this ancient building and its carved secrets (exterior visit only)Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Stirling CastleCastle Wynd, StirlingMarvel and the beautifully restored Guildhall, and learn about its infamous benefactor (exterior visit only)Duration: 10 minutesAdditional 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
- Local guide
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!
Departure Point
- Outside the Stirling Old Town Jail
- We end the tour just outside the castle.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: StirlingStirlingThere'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. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Stirling Old Town JailSt. John Street, StirlingLearn about the stern ways of the Old Town Jail! (exterior visit only)Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Mar's WarkSt John Street, opposite top of Broad Street, StirlingFrom iconic canons to Mary Queen of Scots and even markets! There's so much history in this wee cobbled street.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Cowane's Hospital49 St.John Street, StirlingDiscover the second jail of this tour, the disreputable Tolbooth, and it's history of witches, punishments and executions (exterior visit only)Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Church of the Holy RudeSt. John Street, , StirlingExplore this ancient building and its carved secrets (exterior visit only)Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Stirling CastleCastle Wynd, StirlingMarvel and the beautifully restored Guildhall, and learn about its infamous benefactor (exterior visit only)Duration: 10 minutesAdditional 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
- Local guide