Stirling Castle Tour and Old Town – Ticket Included
Discover the Gateway to the Highlands with our Stirling Castle Tour and a guided walking tour of Stirling Old Town, with castle admission included.
Meeting point
Next to the Athenaeum building, King Street, Stirling.
What You’ll See on This Stirling Castle Tour
1. Stirling Old Town
Walk through Stirling Old Town and discover the Mercat Cross, Old Town Jail, Mar’s Wark, Church of the Holy Rude and Old Town Cemetery.
2. Stirling Castle
Explore Stirling Castle with your guide and discover its royal history, medieval battles and Stewart connections. Castle admission is included.
Duration and Schedule
Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
Start time: 11:00 AM
What’s Included
Stirling Castle ticket
English-speaking guide
Guided Stirling Old Town Walking Tour
Guided visit to Stirling Castle
Small Group Tour
Maximum: 15 people
Small-group guided experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours
Stirling Castle Tour and Old Town – Itinerary
Meet your guide in central Stirling and begin a Stirling walking tour through the Old Town before continuing uphill to Stirling Castle. This Stirling Castle Tour combines the main historic landmarks of the Old Town with a guided castle visit, with admission included.
Stirling Walking Tour – Old Town
Meet your guide beside The Athenaeum and begin the walk uphill through Stirling Old Town.
Pass the Old Town Jail and Tolbooth, continue through Broad Street and the Mercat Cross, and see Mar’s Wark and Cowane’s Hospital. Your guide will explain how Stirling developed around the royal castle and why its position made the town so strategically important.
Church of the Holy Rude and Old Town Cemetery
Continue to the Church of the Holy Rude, where the infant James VI was crowned King of Scots in 1567 following the abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Then walk through the Old Town Cemetery and discover monuments including the Star Pyramid and Martyrs’ Monument, together with their connections to the Covenanters and Scottish religious history.
Stirling Castle Tour – Ticket Included
Finish the walking tour at Stirling Castle, one of the great royal strongholds of Scotland.
Discover the connections with William Wallace and the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Robert the Bruce and Bannockburn, Mary, Queen of Scots and the Stewart monarchy.
Your guide will introduce the history and main buildings of the castle before you explore highlights including the Royal Palace, Great Hall and Chapel Royal.
Stirling Castle admission is included in the tour price.
Important Information
Walking
Stirling Old Town includes uphill sections, cobbled streets and uneven surfaces. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
Luggage
Large luggage and backpacks of 30 litres or more are not permitted inside Stirling Castle
Pets
Pets are not permitted inside Stirling Castle, except assistance dogs.
Weather
We recommend bringing a waterproof jacket. Even in summer, bring a jumper or extra layer as the weather can change quickly.
Food and drinks
Not included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Your Stirling Castle ticket is included in the tour price.
Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
The maximum group size is 15 guests.
The meeting point is beside the Athenaeum building on King Street in central Stirling. Look for the guide holding a navy blue Clan Pascual umbrella.
Yes. Stirling Castle is one of the main parts of the experience and your admission ticket is included. You will also have time to visit its historic rooms.
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Join our Stirling Castle Tour and guided walking tour of Stirling Old Town, with castle admission included.
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