Free walking tours in Stirling and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Stirling. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
What to see in Stirling
Must-sees
Stirling Castle, high on a rock, was the favourite residence of the Stuarts, and Mary Queen of Scots was crowned there. You can visit the Great Hall, the Renaissance palace and the royal kitchens.
From the castle you can see the Wallace Monument on a hill across the river, and the battlefield of Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce defeated the English. The old town and the Holy Rude kirkyard are worth a stroll.
Free tours and guided visits
Stirling has guided tours of the old town and the castle. From Edinburgh and Glasgow there are excursions combining it with Loch Lomond and the Highlands.
How long to spend
One day is enough for the castle, the old town and the Wallace Monument. It is under an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Where to stay
In the old town there are small hotels below the castle; near the station, practical options, and in Bridge of Allan, quiet hotels.
Where to stay in Stirling
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Old town, Town centre and the station and Bridge of Allan. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Stirling
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Stirling
Is there a free walking tour in Stirling?
Stirling has guided tours of the old town and the castle. From Edinburgh and Glasgow there are excursions combining it with Loch Lomond and the Highlands.
How much does a guided tour in Stirling cost?
The paid activity currently on Civitatis costs €14.69.
How much time do you need to see Stirling?
One day is enough for the castle, the old town and the Wallace Monument.
Where should I stay in Stirling?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Stirling we cover Old town, Town centre and the station and Bridge of Allan.