Private Day Trip to Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Rosslyn Chapel
Overview
A day of Scottish history, heritage, architecture and landscapes.
Your chance to travel back in time and explore Scotland’s rich heritage. Wonder at the Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world, designed to celebrate the importance of the industrial past of the area.
Stirling Castle, perched magnificently above the city, tells a royal tale. You have the opportunity to explore the castle and palace, as well as taking in the views over to the Wallace Monument and surrounding the foothills of the Highlands. Let your guide take you back in time to the Wars of Independence, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
Learn the myths of the Holy Grail as you visit Rosslyn Chapel, and marvel at the artistry that went into creating such an incredible building.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small private group (6 people max)
- Door to Door pick up/drop off
- Professional driver/guide
- Lunch Food is not included
- Gratuities
- Children under 5 years old not accepted
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Stirling Castle
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Forth Road Bridge
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stirling Castle
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Kelpies & The Helix
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rosslyn Chapel
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Some uneven ground and narrow steps in heritage buildings
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The transfer and pickup duration is already included on the total duration of the product.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Bottled water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- small private group (6 people max).
- Door to Door pick up/drop off.
- Professional driver/guide.
- Lunch. Food is not included.
- Gratuities.
- Children under 5 years old not accepted.
- Rosslyn Chapel.
- Stirling Castle.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Day Trip to Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Rosslyn Chapel is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Some uneven ground and narrow steps in heritage buildings
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Day Trip to Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Rosslyn Chapel will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small private group (6 people max)
- Door to Door pick up/drop off
- Professional driver/guide
- LunchFood is not included
- Gratuities
- Children under 5 years old not accepted
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Stirling Castle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Some uneven ground and narrow steps in heritage buildings
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The transfer and pickup duration is already included on the total duration of the product.
