Private Stirling Old Town Tour
Overview
About
- Explore Stirling the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste of our beautiful city. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in Stirling on a 1.5hr Private Walking Tour.
- 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!
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Stirling Old Town Jail, St. John Street, Stirling FK8 1EA Scotland
Uncover Stirling's dark history with a visit to the Old Town Jail (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Stirling Broad Street Cannons, Broad Street, Stirling Scotland
Admire Broad Street Cannons and peep in the windows of Lord Darnley's house
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Mar's Wark, St John Street opposite top of Broad Street, Stirling Scotland
Can you puzzle out the symbols and statues adorning this ruin? (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Cowane's Hospital, 49 St.John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED Scotland
Admire the wealth and generosity of Stirling-born John Cowane (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Church of the Holy Rude, St. John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED Scotland
Discover Church of the Holy Rude and its royal connections (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Stirling Castle, Castle Wynd, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland
Walk up to Stirling Castle with your guide and learn about its incredible past (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Guide
What is not included?
- Entry/Admission - Stirling Old Town Jail
- Entry/Admission - Cowane's Hospital
- Entry/Admission - Church of the Holy Rude
- Entry/Admission - Stirling Castle
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Stirling Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Stirling Old Town Tour in Stirling, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Stirling Old Town Jail
Uncover Stirling's dark history with a visit to the Old Town Jail (exterior visit only)
Stirling Broad Street Cannons
Admire Broad Street Cannons and peep in the windows of Lord Darnley's house
Mar's Wark
Can you puzzle out the symbols and statues adorning this ruin? (exterior visit only)
Cowane's Hospital
Admire the wealth and generosity of Stirling-born John Cowane (exterior visit only)
Church of the Holy Rude
Discover Church of the Holy Rude and its royal connections (exterior visit only)
Stirling Castle
Walk up to Stirling Castle with your guide and learn about its incredible past (exterior visit only)
This concludes the tour.
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