What to do and see in Stirling, Scotland: The Best Sightseeing Tours

January 24, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Enjoy a compelling glimpse into the epic history of Stirling and its surrounding area by going back in time at Stirling Castle, the National Wallace Monument, and the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre. Then explore other family-friendly attractions and the vibrant, independent boutiques around the Old Town and the Victorian Stirling Arcade. And be sure to budget time to visit majestic Loch Lomond – Britain’s largest body of water – and the Trossachs National Park, just a short ride away.
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1. Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private)

Monarch Tours
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Discover whats beyond the city walls on your very own full day private tour of central Scotland in our Land Rover Discovery. See the castles, the lochs, the hills and even some of the filming locations that makes Scotland the stunning country it is today. All our tours can be personalised to your needs and be as action packed or relaxed as you want.

Inclusions: All guiding fees, All vehicle costs including parking (Parking at Midhope castle is not included), Hotel pickup and drop-off , Air-conditioned vehicle, Child Seats (must be pre-arranged), Land Rover Discovery for up to 6 adults, Bottled water

Exclusions: Bottled water is available in the car free of charge (all other food and drink is not included within the tour), Gratuities, Entry to the sites are not included (Castles, Distilleries etc)

Reviewed By janinaw574

we booked an online tour with Chris through Edinburgh. It was really fantastic, thank you! Chris is very knowledgeable and passionate about this beautiful city, it was almost like being there in person. Cannot recommend him enough.

2. Outlander Luxury Private Day Tour with Scottish Driver

Aura Journeys
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See the sights that inspired the story of ‘Outlander’ and tour the places where the series was filmed. This private tour caters to you, keeping your comfort in mind at all times as you are chauffeured from your hotel or the cruise ship port in a luxury vehicle. Visit the sets that stood in for Mrs. Baird’s B and B, Castle Leoch, the village of Cransemuir, Wentworth Prison and Fort William. Your guide will share stories of Scotland as you travel. • See the Scottish spots you love from the Outlander TV Show • Door to Door Luxury Service from any Edinburgh Location • Private Tour for you with the services of a Local Scottish Driver Your day is planned to cover the sights and attractions from the Outlander TV Show at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers. With so many places to visit our sightseeing excursion allows you to sit back and relax in luxury taking in the stunning scenery and if you want to stop you can. Just remember this is Your Day Your Way!

Inclusions: Bottled Water, Cruise Ship Pickup and Drop-Off, Door to Door Service, Services & Stories of a Scottish Chauffeur, Wi-Fi Access

Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Visitor Attractions, Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)

Reviewed By Vic_Polly011

Where to start? After a year of planning our itinerary with Nick of Aura Journeys, we put it into play with 8 days of touring with William. William is professional, but he knows how to have fun with you after he sizes you up. His humor was like spending a week with your best friend from college. Subtle, but pointed, we traded barbs and laughed away the week. No worries about spending a week with a stranger when your guide is William! His knowledge of the area was deep but if he didn't have an answer to your question, he'd look it up and have it for you quickly. He soon got to know what we liked and what we didn't, from meal times and toilet stops, to type of food and sightseeing preferences. We had daily itineraries but we would often adjust based on our own energy level or suggestions from William. Nothing was ever a problem for William. We went to several places William had never been to and he thanked US for taking him there. We ended as good friends and hated to leave him at the end of our journey. Highlights: * Always arrived early with a clean van and lots of water * Very safe driver * Served as photographer when asked - we finally have trip pictures with both of us * Flexible and accommodating * Knowledgeable - great suggestions for restaurants, activities, places to visit and places to skip * He did all the work and let us be tourists rather than trying to drive and read guidebooks while we flew past sights. Worth every penny on this 50th wedding anniversary trip

3. The Braveheart Tour - Private Tour with Guide

Carlton George Hotel, 44-46 W George St, Glasgow G2 1DH, UK MacSporranTours
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This tour is unique as it's very informal and luxurious. How long travellers want to spend at each attraction is up to them. The vehicle is also a very comfortable Mercedes Benz Viano with privacy glass free bottled water and DVD player in the back. The vehicle can carry up to seven passengers in complete comfort.

Inclusions: Bottled water, DVD player.

Exclusions: Admission Tickets

Reviewed By RMSScotland

John was punctual, friendly and professional. An excellent service and great value. He was flexible and accommodating due to flight delay on our return journey. Would highly recommended and will use again in future.

4. Virtual Live Private Outlander Tour

Linlithgow Palace, Kirkgate, Linlithgow EH49 7AL, UK Mary's Meanders
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Dreaming of Scotland? Join us on our new Virtual Outlander Tour of Scotland. Based on our Classic Outlander tour, it will come to you live, via Zoom. Enjoy the Outlander experience as if you were here in with us. 3 great reasons to join us Join us from your own home on a virtual tour of beautiful Outlander locations in Scotland with award-winning guides. It’s the same tour we gave Outlander author, Diana Gabaldon. Been on a tour before? Relive it with us and share your favourite moments. This would also be a great way of organising a meet up with a group of Outlander friends. Get a group together and we will set up a personal tour just for you. Get in touch.

Inclusions: Private Virtual Classic Outlander Tour with a tour guide

Exclusions: This a virtual tour via Zoom from the comfort of your own home., Gratuities

Reviewed By KudlyKoala

Emma at Mary’s Meanders is Amazing! All our interactions with these operators has been exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble, prompt response to all emails. All our requests were met, highly organised group of people.....Super Service. Highly recommended if you are after a personal experience. Many thanks all the way from Australia.

5. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Tour

Scotland's Wild Tours
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Sightseeing is Fun, though #Sightdoing is Better! 5 Star Accredited, Active Sightseeing tour of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. We go out and explore the beautiful land around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. We go for short Hikes, visit Waterfalls and have a great time discovering the spectacular Scottish Scenery • Extra Small group Sizes of no more than 8 Travellers per day • Guaranteed Departures as soon as 2 Travellers book on • 5 Star Accredited Tour from Visit Scotland and fellow Travellers on TripAdvisor • We go #Sightdoing, we get out of the vehicle to really experience the area

Inclusions: Small-group Active sightseeing tour, Driving and Walking Tour, We get out and experience the beautiful sights, Driver/guide, Local guide, Refreshments, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By beatrixh2013

I had a group tour and private tours in 2018 which were simply stunning and remain a great experience. I could recommend it any time. This is customer oriented as it's supposed to be. Fabulous :-) Thanks for the lovely time...

6. Stirling Old Town Jail Skip the Line Entrance Ticket

The Old Town Jail
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With this skip-the-line ticket there is nothing to get in the way of your time at the Old Town Jail, take our new (safe and secure) audio tour and discover the history of crime and punishment in Stirling. You can also explore the cells and visit the rooftop observation tower for the best views of the city.

Inclusions: Skip-The-Line Ticket, Audio Tour

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Reviewed By Elizabeth D

Excellent couple of hours spent exploring the old town jail.the staff were so very friendly and informative and obviously had a real and genuine passion for the place.spectacular views from the top,despite the inclement weather.highly recommend to anybody in Stirling.many thanks.

7. Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, Oban and Inveraray Day Trip from Glasgow

Glasgow, UK My Holidays Online - Scotland
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For visitors to Glasgow this is one of the most popular tours Scotland has to offer. The stunning Highlands scenery, Scotland's history and the opportunity to indulge with a taste of fresh seafood. Our professional guides wide range of knowledge make your visit to Scotland remarkable. They will bring Scotland's history to life.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

8. Scottish castles tour - private tour of four ancient castles

Private Tours Edinburgh
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Our private tour visits four unique ancient Scottish castles.   This tour visits Drummond Castle & Gardens ,  Stirling Castle  , Doune Castle  and Linlithgow Palace.    Drummond Castle Gardens doubles as the French royal Palace of Versailles in TV drama Outlander. Doune Castle plays Castle Leoch, home to Colum MacKenzie and his clan in Outlander TV series. Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s most impressive castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. Linlithgow Palace is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and it was the backdrop for some of the most harrowing scenes of the TV show Outlander

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Private tour, in car phone charging

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir t-shirts , phone cases and photo cases (available to purchase from the Private Tours Edinburgh website , more details from your driver / guide, entrance tickets, Escort

Reviewed By scotgrl3

These are spectacular structures to go and visit. Take a walk around by the canal and see how impressive these sculptures are up close. There is free parking close by with short walk. Disabled parking is also available and closer to the shop and structures. The gift shop has reasonably priced souvenirs.

9. Scotland in TV and Film Tour

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From Mary Queen of Scots, Braveheart and the Outlaw King to Game of Thrones and Outlander and even Monty Python's The Holly Grail, Scotland has been a popular filming location for many Films and TV programmes. On this tour we will explore the filming locations where the real story behind the scenes is as exciting and captivating as the stories told by Hollywood. You will have a chance to walk in the footsteps of the Outlander cast but you can also explore and discover the true stories that will unlock an equally remarkable history. All this from the luxury of your own private guided tour with a minibus full equipped to meet all your needs for a fantastic and memorable day.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, There will be provision of a sweet Scottish themed snack treat., Free cans of Scotland's other national drink Irn Bru will be provided during the snack break., Each passenger will be provided with a route map and schedule for the days activities., Each passenger will be provided an audio receiver for clear guide communication

Exclusions: Optional entrance fees into castles etc, Although snacks will be provided lunch in not included unless guest select a hamper option from our catering partners.

10. Outlander film location tour - visit six locations

Private Tours Edinburgh

Get a fascinating glimpse into the world of Outlander with our film location tour. Our private group tours take up to four people to six Outlander filming locations. The first location on this Outlander tour is the historic town of Falkland , featuring the Bruce Fountain . Aberdour Castle plays the part of the Benedictine monastery, Abbey Ste Anne de Beaupre.  Doune Castle was built in 1400  and provides the setting for Castle Leoch in Outlander. Blackness Castle goes back to 1440 . The castle provides the setting for Fort William, as the original fort no longer exists. Linlithgow Palace  Depicted as Wentworth Prison, the prison corridors and entrance were used in episode 15 of the first series. Midhope Castle  Midhope Castle is the external location for fictional Lallybroch

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, in car phone charging

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir t-shirts, phone cases and photo gifts (available to purchase , please ask the driver for details, entrance tickets, Escort

Reviewed By scotgrl3

These are spectacular structures to go and visit. Take a walk around by the canal and see how impressive these sculptures are up close. There is free parking close by with short walk. Disabled parking is also available and closer to the shop and structures. The gift shop has reasonably priced souvenirs.

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