Tours

Welcome to the Royal Burgh of Stirling, the ancient seat of the Kings and Queens of Scotland, where Wallace and Bruce enjoyed their greatest victories. You can select your own bespoke tour based on the tour themes below or there may be others you would like us to arrange for you. Just let us know and we can design a tour around your interests. Our expert guides have appeared on a number of programmes about Stirling (including BBC1, BBC2, Channel 4, Channel 5, and the Discovery Channel),

Stirling Old Town Tour

Private and Group Tours of Stirling.

Let our local guides take you on a fascinating journey through the curious streets and sites of the Royal Burgh, revealing some of Stirling’s strangest stories. Our Old Town walking Tours offer a fantastic experience. An enthralling mix of history and storytelling. Please note our Tours MUST BE PREBOOKED. Just get in touch via email or our contact form to discuss your requirements.

Don’t miss this tour, the perfect combination with a visit to Stirling Castle!

Get in touch and we can arrange a private tour for you and your group. Private Stirling Old Town Tours (one hour long):
1-8 people £120
Please get in touch for a quote for larger groups.

The Battle of Bannockburn Guided Walk 

Join local expert historian Dr Murray Cook on a guided walk, following the route taken by the Scots to the English camp and Day 2 of the Battle, which has no commemorations and fanfare, just mud, blood and destiny. Learn about the tactical decisions taken by Scotland’s greatest King, a military genius and innovator, who learned from Wallace and won Scotland its freedom. This Tour is available to prebook at a time and date that suits you. Contact us for a quote and GET IN TOUCH to arrange

Meeting Point: Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre Stirling FK7 0LJ

Tour Duration 3 hours, finishing back at the Visitor Centre

Stirling Castle Tour & The Secrets of The Old Town

Join our guided sightseeing tour of Stirling Old Town followed by visit to the mighty Stirling Castle. Discover the highlights of Stirling Old Town! Led by local guides, our tours offer a unique journey round the sites, stories and secrets of the historic Old Town you might otherwise miss.

Stirling Old Town has perhaps the finest concentration of medieval buildings in Scotland. Our local guide will bring the history of the Old Town alive with fascinating stories from Stirling’s rich and colourful past. This is followed by a visit to Stirling Castle, arguably Scotland’s finest. Be amazed by the stunning stronghold of Stirling Castle, step back into the world of the Royal Court. Our guide will give you and introductory tour of the Castle and then leave you to explore the world of renaissance Scotland and the Royal Court. Contact us for a quote

Get in touch to arrange your private tour.

Stirling City Tour with Whisky and Craft Gin Tasting

Our walking tours offer an entertaining mix of storytelling and history with local guides.

We offer a unique journey round the sites, stories and secrets of the historic Old Town. We also explore the City Centre and take in the wonderful boutique shopping in the Stirling Arcade. This is followed by a private whisky and craft gin tasting at a local independent specialist shop. Local experts will explain the different malts and craft gins, with a chance to enjoy some tastings and samples.

Get in touch to discuss your private tour requirements.

The Wars of Independence – Wallace & Bruce

For centuries Stirling divided the Highlands from the Lowlands and was a vital strategic position over the river forth for armies moving south or north. William Wallace and Robert Bruce fought their most famous battles here. Join our private tour of Stirling, the land of heroes and legends.

Steeped in history, the Royal Burgh of Stirling is dominated by the cliff-top fortress and royal palace of Stirling Castle, one of  finest of all Scottish castles. Here too is the dramatic National Wallace Monument, celebrating Scotland’s national hero, Sir William Wallace. And in 1314, Scotland won its independence, at the Battle of Bannockburn.

We have devised a fantastic tour based around the Wars of Independence. Hear the real stories behind William Wallace and Robert The Bruce. Get beyond the Braveheart myths and explore some of the highlights of Stirling.

This tour can be combined with a visit to The National Wallace Monument and Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre.  Get in touch to discuss your private tour requirements.

Stirling Crime & Punishment Tour

Join us on an entertaining crime and punishment themed tour of Stirling Old Town.

An unusual blend of storytelling, comedy and drama. From the murder of James I and the brutal torture of his betrayers, to the beheading of Radical Weavers Baird and Hardie, the history of crime and punishment in Stirling’s Royal Burgh has reflected the passions and prejudices of the Scottish nation. Here are shocking tales of the brutal and the bloody, the sad and the seditious, of the thieves, traitors, murderers and martyrs who shaped the destiny of those who dwell upon the Castle Rock.

This tour can be combined with a visit to Stirling Old Town Jail. 

Get in touch to discuss your private tour requirements.

Tours in Spanish, Italian, French and German

We offer a range of guided tours of Stirling for international visitors. Guided walking tours for groups available in French, German, Spanish and Italian. These must be booked in advance. Get in touch to discuss your private tour requirements.

Espanol
Tours en español, italiano, francés y alemán. Ofrecemos una gama de visitas guiadas de Stirling para los visitantes internacionales.Visitas guiadas a pie para grupos disponibles en francés, alemán, español e italiano. Estos deben ser reservados con antelación. Póngase en contacto para discutir sus requisitos de tour privado.

Italiano
Tours in spagnolo, italiano, francese e tedesco Offriamo una serie di visite guidate di Stirling per i visitatori internazionali. Visite guidate a piedi per gruppi disponibili in francese, tedesco, spagnolo e italiano. Questi devono essere prenotati in anticipo. Entra in contatto per discutere i tuoi requisiti di tour privati.

Francais
Circuits en espagnol, italien, français et allemand Nous offrons une gamme de visites guidées de Stirling pour les visiteurs internationaux. Visites guidées pour groupes disponibles en français, allemand, espagnol et italien. Ceux-ci doivent être réservés à l’avance. Entrez en contact pour discuter de vos besoins en visites privées.

Deutsch
Touren in Spanisch, Italienisch, Französisch und Deutsch Wir bieten eine Reihe von Führungen von Stirling für internationale Besucher. Geführte Wanderungen für Gruppen in französischer, deutscher, spanischer und italienischer Sprache. Diese müssen im Voraus gebucht werden. Nehmen Sie Kontakt auf, um Ihre privaten Tourenanforderungen zu besprechen.