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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
Meeting and pickup
Outside the Stirling Old Town Jail
We end the tour just outside the castle.
Itinerary
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1Stirling
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Stirling Old Town Jail
Learn about the stern ways of the Old Town Jail! (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Broad Street
From iconic canons to Mary Queen of Scots and even markets! There's so much history in this wee cobbled street.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Tolbooth
Discover the second jail of this tour, the disreputable Tolbooth, and it's history of witches, punishments and executions (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Mar's Wark
Explore this ancient building and its carved secrets (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Cowane's Hospital
Marvel and the beautifully restored Guildhall, and learn about its infamous benefactor (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Church of the Holy Rude
Explore the Church and attached graveyards - hear stories of grave diggers, martyrs and battles (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Stirling Castle
Hear about the tales of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, the monarchs that have reigned here and more! (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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