Top Stirling Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Make the best of your time in port with a full-day shore excursion from Glasgow through Scotland’s dramatic countryside. Aboard a comfortable coach, wind through the Scottish Highlands to Doune Castle and the famous Stirling Castle, coronation place of Mary, Queen of Scots. Hear about legendary warfare that rattled the region, then continue on to Trossachs National Park for a stop at the charming village of Aberfoyle and Loch Lomond.

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.

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.

The Speyside region of north-eastern Scotland is renowned for its single malt whiskies, which are sold all around the world. On this private tour, immerse yourself in Scotland’s whisky-making history and heritage as you visit three Speyside distilleries in one day. Visit distilleries such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, or Aberlour; learn about the whisky-making process on a guided tour; and sample a selection of different whiskies.

Trossachs National Park showcases quintessential Scottish scenery, with rolling hills, deep glens, and the expansive Loch Loch Lomond—Great Britain’s largest lake. This small-group tour provides easy transportation from Balloch and allows you to experience the park’s highlights up close, as you drive and hike through the landscape. Your guide navigates, so you can relax and enjoy the scenery.

Choose your own adventure on this private whisky tour of the Highlands. A must for any whisky fan, work with your tour guide to create your ideal tour, taking in some of your favorite distilleries, or discover something new. Talk with distillers and your knowledgeable guide about the history of Scotland’s most famous export, and learn all there is to know about the history of whisky making.

Visit three whisky distilleries in one day without the hassle of designating a driver or navigating public transport. This private tour is exclusively for your party so you'll enjoy a personalized experience as your guide drives you to award-winning distilleries—Strathisla, GlenAllachie, and Glenlivet—where you will enjoy tastings and insights into the world of Scotch.

Enjoy an exciting way to explore Stirling with a wee guided walk followed by a premium gin tasting with your local guide in Stirling Distillery, Stirling's only distillery in a historic building. You'll spend the first part of the tour on a walking tour with your small group and guide, discovering the history and culture of Stirling. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce whilst you hear the tales of battles, kings and queens who shaped Stirling, and Scotland into the place it is today. After the walking tour, relax with the guide and enjoy a bespoke gin tasting in Stirling Distillery, a family-owned distillery with hand-crafted gin (the nettles in the gin come from their summer foraging expeditions!). Enjoy 3 gins in a flight, including their classic G&T, a pink gin, and a premium gin liqueur. There is also the option to choose a whisky flight of three full drams of Scottish whiskies instead of the gin.

Scotland is home to so many fine whisky distilleries that those of the capital are often overlooked. This private guided tour allows you to sample the best of what Edinburgh's whisky distilleries have to offer by touring two single malt distilleries, as well as the private Scotch Malt Whisky Society—an exclusive opportunity. Learn about the origins of whisky, the local history, have great tasting experiences, and soak up Edinburgh’s beautiful sights during the tour. Note: other venues may be substituted during unforeseen circumstances.

Perfect for true whisky enthusiasts, this private, 4-day tour will introduce you to many of Scotland’s top distilleries—including every distillery on Islay. On the first day, meet your guide at your preferred Scottish address and head via comfortable car to Oban via Loch Lomond, for your first distillery visit and bed-and-breakfast stay. The next day, board a ferry to Islay. During your stay, you’ll enjoy tutored tastings, behind-the-scenes distillery tours, and more.

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.

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.

Make the best of your time in port with a full-day shore excursion from Glasgow through Scotland’s dramatic countryside travelling in a Luxury Mercedes minivan, wie travel north through the Scottish Highlands to Doune Castle and the famous Stirling Castle, coronation place of Mary, Queen of Scots. We then continue on to Trossachs National Park for a stop in the village of Aberfoyle and Loch Lomond. Full-day shore excursion to Stirling Castle expolre the sights of Stirling Castle including James V’s Palace, one of Scotland’s finest examples of Renaissance architecture Snap photos of the historical castle.

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.

This private tour allows you to indulge your love of whisky while traveling through some of Scotland's most spectacular landscapes. You'll visit four different whisky distilleries (your choice out of a possible eight) where you will enjoy expert-led tastings, which typically include three whiskies at each stop. Ideal for whisky lovers.

Make the best of your time in port with this private full-day shore excursion from Glasgow. In the company of just your group (up to six) journey through Scotland’s dramatic countryside in a luxury Mercedes minivan. Head north through the Highlands to Doune Castle and the Stirling Castle and continue to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

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.

Discover the secrets of the world's most popular whisky. This private tour takes you to three different Highland distilleries where you will learn about the single malts that have been included in the Johnnie Walker blends over the past 100 years. Tour the distilleries and enjoy tastings of three whiskies at each.

Explore Stirling the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste of our beautiful city. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in Stirling on a 1.5hr Private Walking Tour. Discover the secrets of Stirling, from cannons to castles, from local characters to epic heroes of legend. Walk Stirling's streets as the history of the city unravels. Known as the 'Gateway to the Highlands', hear how Stirling events have influenced the course of Scottish history. Enjoy the tales of battles, kings and queens, and the everyday folk who shaped Stirling into the place it is today - a modern, bustling city. Learn about the jails of Stirling, the happenings of the market place, and decipher the secrets of three-hundred-year-old gravestones whilst enjoying the views from Stirling Craig. On the tour you'll discover hidden secrets and local lore that you would otherwise miss on your own - so don't miss out and book a tour today!

This is a wonderful way to explore the iconic Scottish city of Stirling. Famous for being a medieval stronghold - the "key" to Scotland during the Scottish Wars of Independence from the English, it was also the Renaissance home of the Scottish royals in the 16th century. Enjoy Stirling's gothic architecture and rugged castle, and surrounding views of the breathtaking Scottish countryside. Learn about the many famous Scottish heroes that have made their mark on Stirling - from Robert the Bruce and William Wallace to the ill-fated Mary Queen of Scots. Learn about medieval life in the marketplace and the darker stories of the Stirling graverobbers! End your tour with a relaxing and enjoyable premium gin tasting at Stirling's only, family-run gin distillery! Please note you can choose a flight of whisky if you prefer.

This is a unique tour that when booked can be adjusted to suit the places and time you may want to spend on your tour. Truly a wonderful tour that will bring memorable time in Scotland.

Join us for a private tour of the Highlands, our tour takes us through the Trossachs and up to the Highlands with multiple stops, including three Castles, the Glencoe mountain range, hand feed Highland 'Coos' and embrace the stunning scenery. The drive time is approximately 5 hours, with 4 hours spent out of the vehicle at multiple stops. It is our aim to make you feel 'un-hurried' and where you wish to spend less time at one stop will in turn give you longer at other stops

We provide a truly unique view of Scotland driving through the countryside. This is a private tour of Scottish land marks. Travelling in a group up to six passengers you get to see more than a coach tour and is truly unique.