Top Stirling Walking Tours

Discover Stirling in the company of a guide who brings the city's rich history to life. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace, and Robert the Bruce as you explore the old town listening tales of the battles and kings and queens that shaped Stirling and Scotland. You'll see such highlights as Stirling Castle andThe Church of the Holy Rude, as well as some hidden gems.

History enthusiasts can uncover the story of the Battle of Stirling Bridge on this guided tour. Join your guide to hear about this major Scottish victory during the Wars of Independence at the very place it happened. Hear the tales of those who fell, learn about the happenings of the battle, and walk away with an understanding of why Wallace's greatest victory occurred at Stirling Bridge.

This is a great pick for history buffs—visit Bannockburn Battlefield, and learn about some of Scotland’s greatest battles. Benefit from having a guide with great knowledge of war history to provide commentary about multiple battles, such as the Scottish Wars of Independence, and the Battle of Bannockburn in June 1314. Find out stories about the people who influenced and took part in the battles—information you likely wouldn’t discover alone.

Discover the secrets of one of Scotland’s most historic cities on this 1-hour Old Town walking tour in Stirling. Follow a costumed guide through Stirling’s ancient, cobbled streets and gain insight into the city’s colorful past. Along the way, admire top city attractions including Stirling Castle and the Royal Burgh, and listen as a guide brings the city’s history to life. With a blend of comedy, drama and old-fashioned story-telling charm, learn what makes Stirling such a special place and hear the secrets that many visitors miss.

Explore the secret history of Stirling’s illicit distilling heritage, and learn about the Stirling Distillery itself—the first of its kind in the city. Hear tales about the local community, and listen as your guide reveals legends and folklore from Stirling and the Highlands. Taste spirits inspired and named after some of these stories and characters, and learn why they were chosen to represent each drink specifically. Tour the distillery and see how old meets new.

Stirling is a city that is steeped in history. Immerse yourself in that dramatic history on this private tour of the Old Town and Stirling Castle. Hear stories of the characters and events that shaped Scotland as your guide leads you around the Old Town and takes you to places you'd otherwise miss. Then, after an introductory tour, you can explore Stirling Castle independently, at your own pace.

The perfect tour for a gin lover. Visit Stirling distillery and be welcomed with a cocktail made using a handcrafted gin from the distillery’s collection. Take a tour of the areas where gin is distilled and blended with artisanal spices and botanicals, and learn about how gin is made and how this became the first distillery in Stirling. Taste gin liqueurs made in-house, and learn how to make the perfect G&T.

Join Stirling Distillery for a tour around their thoroughly modern gin distillery housed in a historic smithy building. You will hear how the owners, June and Cameron McCann, launched this place as the first legal distillery in Stirling, bringing it to what was once a Temperance Hall! Taste some of their fine gins and liqueurs, and enjoy learning about how gin is made from grain and blended with botanicals to create the drink you love.