Stirling Old Town: Historic Walking Tour

Discover the rich history of Stirling on a guided walking tour through its old town. Follow in the footsteps of Scottish legends and learn about the battles, kings, and queens that shaped the city and Scotland. Explore key sights like Stirling Castle, The Church of the Holy Rude, and more hidden gems.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stirling - Stirling’s Old Town is brimming with attractions that are too numerous to list! Experience this iconic city with the guidance of a local expert.
  • Stirling Old Town Jail - Discover the harsh history of the Old Town Jail! (exterior visit only)
  • Broad Street - From historic cannons to Mary Queen of Scots and bustling markets, this…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide provided
Additional Information

Explore the historic Old Town of Stirling on this 1.5-hour tour led by a knowledgeable local guide.
Often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands,’ learn how Stirling has played a pivotal role in shaping Scottish history. Relish stories of battles, royalty, and the everyday people who have transformed Stirling into the vibrant, modern city it is…

Location
Stirling Old Town Jail
Saint John Street
Outside the Stirling Old Town Jail
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alison_g
Apr 6, 2026
Highly recommended - Craig was very knowledgeable and very interesting, the tour was not too difficult to walk and shared the most important historical aspects of Stirling. Very good value for money and would highly recommend.
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Freedom23080570146
Apr 2, 2026
Brilliant tour with a great guide - Our tour was fantastic and Beth was amazing! Her incredible knowledge of all the fantastic sites in Old Town was super and we threw a few questions her way. Would definitely recommend!
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Anna_u
Mar 13, 2026
The perfect way to explore Stirling - I had a fantastic walking tour of Stirling with Beth. She was very knowledgeable, engaging, and explained the history in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Even though it was raining and the tour ended up being just the two of us, she made it a really special experience. I learned a lot and had a great time exploring the city. Highly recommended!
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N4023aqannau
Mar 13, 2026
The perfect way to explore Stirling - I had an absolutely wonderful walking tour in Stirling with Beth. Because of the rain everyone else had cancelled, so it ended up being just the two of us – which made the experience even more special. Beth was incredibly knowledgeable and shared the history of Stirling in a very engaging and relaxed way. It never felt like a lecture, but more like walking through the city with someone who truly loves telling its stories. I learned a lot and had a genuinely great time. I would highly recommend a tour with Beth to anyone visiting Stirling!
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Rbrogan91
Feb 23, 2026
A delightful history tour - Very interesting and engaging tour from Diane. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of great anecdotes and history. Highly recommended. We visited as part of the Stirling City Pass and visited the Castle after, which was great as Diane has given us good context on that and the city generally.
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Freedom11271396626
Jan 30, 2026
Fascinating! - What an interesting tour! Although it was windy and cold, and raining off and on, Donnie was an engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly guide. He knew so much about Stirling, being born and raised there, providing many interesting stories and historical facts. I would definitely book again and highly recommend the tour. It was a great overview of the city and we hit all the highlights. Thanks Donnie!
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Z6036hxrobertp
Dec 9, 2025
History of Stirling - Very insightful! The tour was very interesting and the sights were incredible, you are able to see architecture from the medieval times all the way to modern times and everything in between. I highly recommend!
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Tina_c
Nov 13, 2025
Had a great time on the... - Had a great time on the tour today. Tour guide Donnie was fantastic, he gave a lot of great information, cracked a lot of jokes, and definitely made the experience enjoyable. This is the tour you need to book if you’re visiting Stirling!
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Navigator34218769557
Oct 12, 2025
Places you could miss. - Good knowledge from our guide, places you could miss just walking by yourself. Wealth of historic detail. Highly recommend . Good way to spend an hour and half.
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Krista_e
Apr 12, 2026
I tried to cancel the... - I tried to cancel the reservation right after I booked it as I realized there was a schedule conflict and I booked the wrong time. This was about 4:30 the afternoon before the tour, that would have been 11am the next day. No response at all- nothing- and while not expensive, we were unable to get any response at all- even if the response was “no refunds” the right thing to do would be to respond with an acknowledgment. Very disappointing. Would not recommend.
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).