The 9 Stirling Tours That Earn Their Price

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

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

Walk Stirling’s historic upper town with a local guide for about 90 minutes. Hear stories of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, witches, jails, churches, and old city life. The walk ends outside Stirling Castle, with guides such as Donnie, Diane, Georgia, Craig, Morgan, and Jane leading recent departures.

“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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2.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 Old Bridge for a small-group walking tour of the 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge. Using local knowledge, historical theories, and tablet images, he explains William Wallace, Andrew De Moray, the vanished wooden bridge, and the myths made famous by Braveheart. Expect about 75 minutes outdoors, with limited walking but some standing.

“My wife and I decided to find a tour for the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and are we lucky we found Freedom Tour Today! Steven’s obvious passion for history clearly guides his career obligation to present the past. Although we could easily have walked the battlefield and bridge alone, Steven’s tour transcends the accepted, and sometimes simplified, version of history to include a variety of alternate theories and possible locations of the old wooden bridge which take into account new information. At the end of the tour, we felt informed, entertained, but most of all welcomed to Scotland”

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3.Bannockburn Battlefield Tour

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

Walk Bannockburn Battlefield with Steven, a passionate guide who explains the battle, its causes, and its long-term effect on Scotland. The 60 to 75 minute tour begins and ends at the Robert the Bruce statue near the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre. Expect a small group, English commentary, and plenty of time for questions.

“It was the best experience we ever had from start to finish the guide STEPHEN new everything you need to know about the Scottish history in Stirling Fabulous cheer's for a wonderful day 😀”

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4.Stirling Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Join a costumed guide for a private 1-hour-30-minute walk through Stirling’s Old Town. Hear comic and dramatic stories at the castle esplanade, Old Town Jail, Cowane’s Hospital, and Holy Rude. The group price covers up to 10 people, and the tour stays outdoors apart from free church access.

“Very fun tour. Gave great history of the English royal family. That was a FANTASTIC starting point of information vas we worked our way over to Edinburgh and down to London seeing all things Royal. There were many things that we saw all through our trip that tied back into Stirling.”

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5.3 Hour Private Tour of Stirling Old Town and Stirling Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205

Walk Stirling’s steep, cobbled Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, then spend 90 minutes inside Stirling Castle. You’ll see the Tolbooth, Mar’s Wark, Holy Rude, Cowane’s Hospital, and the Wallace Monument from the castle esplanade. Guides have included Jane, Georgia, Donnie, Diane, and Beth.

“Very friendly guide with good knowledge of Stirling, the castle and Scot history. Walked us through the castle allowing us to take time to absorb it all.”

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6.Private Stirling Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Stirling’s Old Town with a private English-speaking guide for 90 minutes. See the Old Town Jail, Broad Street cannons, Mar’s Wark, Cowane’s Hospital, the Church of the Holy Rude, and Stirling Castle from outside. Guide Jane is praised for her warm manner and strong grasp of local lore, though specific guide requests are not guaranteed.

“Jane was kind, smart, and extremely well versed in the lore of the locations we visited.”

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7.Private Tour of the Highlands, Glencoe and Castles from Stirling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from Stirling with guides such as Joao or Jimmy. Visit Doune Castle, feed Highland cows at Kilmahog, stop at Loch Tulla, explore Glencoe, see Castle Stalker, St Conan’s Kirk, and Kilchurn Castle. Lunch and Doune Castle admission cost extra.

“Though it was a rainy day, it suited the solum grandeur of these beautiful mountains. Jimmy is a native of the Highlands and was an outstanding guide, sharing his own stories and knowledge of the region. Beautiful tour and unforgettable views.”

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8.Stirling Run Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

Join Colin for a private, English-language running tour through Stirling. Over about 60 to 90 minutes, you cover roughly 7.5 to 8 km at an easy pace, stopping for local history, paths, and views. Highlights include Cambuskenneth Abbey and the National Wallace Monument. Monument admission and coffee cost extra.

“Great way to see a city - a workout and education rolled into one. You learn lots of amazing details that are not in any guide books and have fun as well. Colin certainly knows his stuff!”

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9.Stirling Castle and the Secrets of the Old Town Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Stirling’s medieval Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, then visit Stirling Castle at your own pace. Guides William and Brice have led engaging tours through the cemetery, Church of the Holy Rude, Argyll’s Lodging, Cowane’s Hospital, and the Old Town Jail. Castle admission costs extra.

“Our private walking tour of Stirling with Brice was absolutely fantastic! He met us right at the train station (we came in from Glasgow), and from there, guided us through the charming and historic town of Stirling all the way up to the magnificent Stirling Castle. Brice was an incredible guide — personable, knowledgeable, and a gifted storyteller. He brought every part of Stirling to life, from the narrow streets of the old town to the castle walls overlooking the valley. The way he told the story of King James VI of Scotland — who also became James I of England, uniting the two crowns in 1603 — was especially…”

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