The 4 Best Stirling Tours

1.Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Our pick

Walk Stirling’s Old Town with a local guide, starting at the Old Town Jail and finishing outside Stirling Castle. In about 90 minutes, you’ll hear stories of Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, witches and the town’s old buildings. Guides have included Donnie, Diane, Georgia and Craig, though your guide may vary.

“Georgia was very good, she gave us a lot of history about what we were experiencing and would tell us her favorite stories also.”

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2.Daily Guided Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · from $19

Walk Stirling’s Old Town for 90 minutes with an English-speaking local guide, passing Broad Street, Mar’s Wark, Holy Rude and the cemetery on the way to Stirling Castle. Expect stories of kings, battles, crime and daily life, plus a local drink tasting. Guides have included Jane, Diane, Donnie, Georgia and Beth. The route has steep hills, so wear comfortable shoes.

“Jayne was fantastic: knowledgeable, funny, personable. We highly recommend her for this tour. Thank you, Jayne, for a wonderful experience!”

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3.Braveheart (Battle of Stirling Bridge) Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Meet guide Steven near Stirling’s Old Bridge for a small-group walk focused on the 1297 battle, William Wallace, and Andrew de Moray. Learn where the wooden bridge stood and fell, see how the battle’s story differs from Braveheart, and ask questions in a group capped at 15. The tour lasts about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

“David was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgable about stirling bridge battle and William Wallace. If you want to know where the original bridge and battle was, David has a tablet that shows all the details about the original wooden bridge. There’s no real trace of the bridge now, but David knows. A great tour guide. Take this tour if you want to know about William Wallace! He has even built a model of the original bridge in his yard. Fantastic.👍”

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4.Bannockburn Battlefield Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Bannockburn Battlefield in Stirling with a guide, usually associated with Steven, for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Hear how the battle unfolded and learn about Robert the Bruce, Isabella MacDuff, and Sir James Douglas. The tour meets at the National Trust for Scotland visitor centre but takes place on the battlefield, not inside the centre.

“Steven is a great guide who really knows his history and is passionate about it! I did Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn with him and he was great company throughout the day! Would highly recommend!”

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