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Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Guided 1.5-hour Old Town Stirling walk covering Stirling Castle, Church of the Holy Rude, cemetery, Old Town Jail

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

In Stirling Old Town, a local, expert guide will lead you through streets that helped shape this city often called the “Gateway to the Highlands.” Along the way you’ll hear tales of battles, kings and queens, and the everyday people whose lives influenced Stirling’s history. The guide will bring the past to life as you move between landmarks and hidden corners.

You will pass along Broad St and Mars Walk and admire Stirling Castle and The Church of the Holy Rude. The tour also explores Stirling Cemetery and the Old Town Jail, touching on the market place, crime and punishment through the centuries. You’ll decipher the secrets of three-hundred-year-old gravestones and enjoy the views that the Stirling Craig offers, with other unexpected local gems revealed as you go.

Why Visit

  • Local expert guide through Stirling Old Town history and stories
  • Three-hundred-year-old gravestones with guided interpretation and Stirling Craig views
  • Old Town Jail insights into historical crime and punishment
  • Stirling Castle and the Church of the Holy Rude featured on the route
  • Broad Street, Mars Walk and market place hidden-gem stories included

What's included

  • Local guide

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible to strollers
  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transit links nearby

Tour available in your selected language

English

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You must be 18 years or older to book.

Operated by Walking Tours in Stirling

Location

Departure point

Stirling Old Town Jail, Saint John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA
Outside the Stirling Old Town Jail

End point

Stirling, Stirling, FK8 1EH
We end the tour just outside the castle.

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