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Stirling Castle and Old Town Tour by Train - Tickets Included
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$131.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Leave Edinburgh behind and journey by train through the Scottish landscape to Stirling, where cobbled streets, royal intrigue and centuries of history come together.
In a small group of no more than 15 people, explore the atmospheric Old Town and walk in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, before visiting magnificent Stirling Castle.
This carefully paced seven-hour touring experience combines a scenic rail journey, an expert local guide and time to enjoy the city without feeling rushed.
Return train tickets and the castle admission are included, so every detail is taken care of from start to finish.
In a small group of no more than 15 people, explore the atmospheric Old Town and walk in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, before visiting magnificent Stirling Castle.
This carefully paced seven-hour touring experience combines a scenic rail journey, an expert local guide and time to enjoy the city without feeling rushed.
Return train tickets and the castle admission are included, so every detail is taken care of from start to finish.
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Stirling Castle and Old Town Tour by Train - Tickets Included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- English Tour Guide
- Return train tickets between Edinburgh and Stirling
- Stirling Castle Ticket
- Church of the Holy Rude - travelers will only visit outside
- Cowane's Hospital - traveler will just visit outside
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Meeting point
Meet outside the entrance to the City Art Centre at 2 Market Street. Your guide will be holding a dark blue umbrella with our company logo.
Return details
Meet outside the entrance to the City Art Centre at 2 Market Street. Your guide will be holding a dark blue umbrella with our company logo.
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Edinburgh Waverley StationTravel from Edinburgh to Stirling by train with your guide. Return train tickets are included, so all the travel arrangements are taken care of.
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After arriving in Stirling, enjoy a short break in the city centre. There will be time to grab a coffee or use the facilities before the walking tour begins.
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Mercat CrossBegin exploring historic Stirling around Mercat Cross and Broad Street. Discover how this small but strategically important city developed around royal power, trade and the road leading towards the castle.
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Mar's WarkSee the striking ruins of Mar’s Wark, one of Stirling’s finest Renaissance buildings. Learn about the powerful Earl of Mar and the close relationship between this remarkable townhouse and the royal court at Stirling Castle.
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Cowane's HospitalContinue to Cowane’s Hospital, a beautifully preserved 17th-century building founded through the legacy of wealthy merchant John Cowane. Hear how Stirling’s merchants helped shape the city beyond the world of kings and nobles.
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Church of the Holy RudeDiscover one of Stirling’s most important historic churches, closely connected with Scotland’s monarchy. Your guide will explain its role in the royal history of the city and why this church occupies such an important position just below Stirling Castle.
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Old Town CemeteryWalk through Stirling’s historic Old Town Cemetery and discover some of its most unusual Victorian monuments. See the striking Star Pyramid and the Martyrs’ Monument, with its figures commemorating two young Covenanter women, while your guide explains the stories and beliefs behind these distinctive memorials.
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Stirling CastleEnter Stirling Castle with your admission already included and explore one of Scotland’s most important royal strongholds with your guide. Discover its connections with the Stewart monarchy, Mary Queen of Scots and the struggles that made Stirling such a crucial place in Scottish history. Visit the main royal areas of the castle while learning how it developed as both a fortress and a royal residence, and why controlling Stirling meant controlling the route between the Highlands and Lowlands.
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Stirling CastleAfter the guided visit, enjoy some free time inside Stirling Castle to explore at your own pace, revisit your favourite areas, take photographs or visit parts of the castle independently before leaving the site.
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StirlingEnjoy free time in Stirling to have lunch, explore the city at your own pace, browse the shops or return to any part of the Old Town you would like to see again before meeting your guide for the journey back to Edinburgh.
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Depart from Stirling Railway Station and travel back to Edinburgh with your guide. Sit back and enjoy the journey through the Scottish countryside before arriving at Edinburgh Waverley Station. Return train ticket included.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Stirling Castle and Old Town Tour by Train - Tickets Included
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$131.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!