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3 Hour Private Tour of Stirling Old Town and Stirling Castle

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Overview

Join us for a completely unique Stirling private experience; immerse yourself in the old town of Stirling and Stirling Castle on this 3 hour tour with a local, expert guide.

You'll spend the first 90 minutes walking through Stirling's old town with your guide. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce whilst you hear the tales of battles, kings and queens who shaped Stirling, and Scotland into the place it is today. Learn about executions, marketplaces and grave robbers as well as modern life in this bustling city.

After the walk, enjoy discovering Stirling Castle with your local guide. Highlights in Stirling Castle include the Great Hall, the Royal Apartments and Stirling Heads. Everything is included in the price, just show up and enjoy!

Cancellation policy: email us 7+ days in advance and we will cancel/full refund. Cool Shore Excursions won't let us set this as our policy! Thanks.

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    St John St
    Stirling FK8 1EA, UK

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    End point

    Stirling FK8 1EH
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    The tour will end in Stirling Castle with your guide.

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    Stirling Visitscotland Icentre

    We begin the tour outside the VisitScotland iCentre and get an introduction to Stirling. Then head up to the Old Town Jail to admire the unusual building and discover it's past
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Stirling Highland Hotel

    Examine some of the buildings that make Stirling a patchwork of different eras, as your guide points out certain characteristics of the architecture (exterior visit only)
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Stirling Broad Street Cannons

    Admire the cannons that decorate this street and lift your eyes up to a building shrouded in history - Lord Darnley's House
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Tolbooth

    From one jail to another, visit our Tollbooth and Mercat Cross. Learning about the areas rich trading history, and violent past! (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Mar's Wark

    Unravel the past of this once-great house that is now in ruins. The history will come alive as your guide reveals the secrets before your very eyes
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cowane's Hospital

    Enjoy the quiet serenity of the top of the town in the shadow of Holy Rude and the newly-renovated Cowane's Hospital, and learn about its benefactor and local hero, John Cowane (exterior visit only)
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Church of the Holy Rude

    Discover the Church of the Holy Rude, and the cemetery area. From grave diggers, to Mary Queen of Scots, there's so much history in this area (exterior visit only)
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    National Wallace Monument

    View the Wallace Monument from the Castle esplanade, and discover William Wallace's importance to Stirling, and to Scotland! (seen from a distance)
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Stirling Castle

    After discovering the background to Stirling's history, visit in Stirling Castle with the guide for 90 minutes. Key highlights include the Great Hall, the Royal Apartments and Stirling Heads.
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    1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3 Hour Private Tour of Stirling Old Town and Stirling Castle?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-170317P3

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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