Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the Old Town of Stirling on this 1.5 hour tour with a local guide. You'll get a full overview of Stirling's history and a sense of the modern city on a leisurely stroll. This tour is a must-do on any trip to Stirling!
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!

Meeting Point

VisitScotland Stirling iCentre (Old Town Jail)

St John St, Stirling FK8 1EA, UK

Outside the VisitScotland ICentre!

What's included:

• Local guide

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Stirling

Stirling

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

Stirling Old Town Jail

St. John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA

Learn about the stern ways of the Old Town Jail! (exterior visit only)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Broad Street

Broad St, Stirling FK8, UK

From iconic canons to Mary Queen of Scots and even markets! There's so much history in this wee cobbled street.

10 minutes

The Tolbooth

Jail Wynd, Stirling FK8 1DE, UK

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

Mar's Wark

St John Street, opposite top of Broad Street, Stirling

Explore this ancient building and its carved secrets (exterior visit only)

10 minutes

Cowane's Hospital

49 St.John Street, Stirling, FK8 1ED

Marvel and the beautifully restored Guildhall, and learn about its infamous benefactor (exterior visit only)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Church of the Holy Rude

St. John Street, , Stirling, FK8 1ED

Explore the Church and attached graveyards - hear stories of grave diggers, martyrs and battles (exterior visit only)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Stirling Castle

Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EJ

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