Stirling Guided Tour: Historic Walk and Premium Gin Tasting Experience
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Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Stirling on a guided walking tour, then indulge in a premium gin tasting at Stirling Distillery. Discover the stories of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace, and Robert the Bruce, and savor the flavors of hand-crafted gin in a historic setting.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stirling Old Town Jail - Discover Stirling’s Old Town Jail and the surrounding area, learning about the dark past of the jail.
  • Stirling Broad Street Cannons - Visit the Broad Street Cannons and learn about the rich social history of the streets and surrounding streets
  • Church of the Holy Rude - Visit the Church of the Holy Rude and the cemetery, discovering some of the important gravestones and its war background.
  • Stirling Castle - Visit the Stirling Castle grounds and learn about the kings and queens that have spent time there.
  • Robert the Bruce Statue - See the Robert the Bruce statue and learn about his important to Stirling and Scotland’s history
  • Stirling Distillery - 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, you can let the guide know on the day.
What's Included
  • 3 full glasses of gin or whisky included.
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to Old Town Jail & Castle not included - we just walk by them
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Stirling by experiencing a guided stroll and a deluxe gin tasting session with your local tour guide at Stirling Distillery, the only distillery in Stirling located in a historical edifice.

The initial part of your trip is a walking tour led by your tour guide as part of a small group, delving into the rich history and vibrant culture of Stirling. Follow the paths tread by eminent figures such as Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace, and Robert the Bruce, discovering riveting stories about the wars, royalty, and milestones that have shaped Stirling and Scotland into what it is at present.

Once the walk concludes, sit back with your guide and indulge in a bespoke gin tasting session at Stirling Distillery, a family-run distillery known for its artisanal gin. The gin’s nettles are obtained from their summertime foraging trips! In this session, you’ll get to savor three varieties of gin, comprising their signature G&T, a blush pink gin, and a high-end gin liqueur. Moreover, you have the alternative to select a whisky tasting of three full measures of Scottish whiskies over the gins.

Location
Stirling Old Town Jail
Saint John Street
Meet outside the Visit Scotland iCentre in Stirling, just next to Stirling Old Town Jail
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tara_b
Mar 14, 2024
10/10 Recommend!! - 10/10 Recommend!! Gin was amazing, but the guide had so much information that made our trip to Stirling so much more enjoyable!! Definitely learned things you can't from a basic castle tour!!! ❤️
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