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22 Stirling Castle trips. Tours from 16 tour companies. 2 reviews. 1/5 avg rating.
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By Road Scholar
preferred
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Edinburgh, Eilean Donan Castle, Inverness, Loch Ness, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Highlands, Stirling Castle, The Isle of Skye, Victoria
Highlights
- Join historians as they offer a view into Highland Scotland’s ancient history, the downfall of Gaelic clans, the Highland Clearances and New World emigration.
- Discover the castles, clan lands and romance of the famous Isle of Skye.
- Step back in time at Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most historically important castles in Scotland.
Themes
Cultural, Education / Learning
What travelers are saying
"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."
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By Rick Steves
preferred
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Edinburgh, Loch Ness, National Museum of Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Stirling Castle
Highlights
- See the best of Edinburgh on foot, starting with a walking tour of the Royal Mile
- See of the historic buildings, quaint shops, narrow lanes, and hidden courtyards.
- Visit the history of this land at the impressive National Museum of Scotland
- Enjoy a favorite Scottish past time by taking a walk through the spectacular landscape of the well-preserved Cairngorms National Park.
- The Clava Cairns, an impressive collection of prehistoric burial chambers, and enjoy a picnic in this serene setting
Themes
Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative
What travelers are saying
"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."
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10 days From$3,095
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By Gate 1 Travel
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Belfast, Connemara, Derry, Dublin, Edinburgh, Galway, Glasgow, Loch Ness, Stirling Castle
Highlights
- View the Scottish Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city Visit stately Scone Palace, ancient residence of Scottish kings where Charles II was crowned At a whisky distillery, learn the art of Scotch whisky making and enjoy a tasting Travel to Loch Ness, one of Scotland’s most storied sites, home of the Loch Ness monster Cruise on the "bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond, with gorgeous vistas of tranquil scenery Explore Glasgow's George Square with its impressive collection of statues and monuments Ferry to Belfast, one of Europe's true Renaissance cities Tour the interactive Titanic Experience Museum that reveals the story of the ill-fated ship Excursion to Connemara National Park, a wonderland of scenic mountains and grasslands Discover Galway, a seafaring town, now one of the fastest growing cities in Europe View the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, a wall of rock towering over the Atlantic Ocean A breathtaking day of magnificent vistas as you drive around the renowned "Ring of Kerry" At Blarney Castle, kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, promising you the "gift of gab" Enjoy spirited Dublin, with its thousand year history, immortalized by James Joyce †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Cultural
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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By Gate 1 Travel
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Belfast, Connemara, Derry, Dublin, Edinburgh, Galway, Glasgow, Loch Ness, Ring of Kerry, Stirling Castle
Highlights
- View the Scottish Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city Visit stately Scone Palace, ancient residence of Scottish kings where Charles II was crowned At a whisky distillery, learn the art of Scotch whisky making and enjoy a tasting Travel to Loch Ness, one of Scotland’s most storied sites, home of the Loch Ness monster Cruise on the "bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond, with gorgeous vistas of tranquil scenery Explore Glasgow's George Square with its impressive collection of statues and monuments Ferry to Belfast, one of Europe's true Renaissance cities Tour the interactive Titanic Experience Museum that reveals the story of the ill-fated ship Excursion to Connemara National Park, a wonderland of scenic mountains and grasslands Discover Galway, a seafaring town, now one of the fastest growing cities in Europe View the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, a wall of rock towering over the Atlantic Ocean A breathtaking day of magnificent vistas as you drive around the renowned "Ring of Kerry" At Blarney Castle, kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, promising you the "gift of gab" Enjoy spirited Dublin, with its thousand year history, immortalized by James Joyce †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Cultural
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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16 days From$4,129
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By Gate 1 Travel
none
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Stirling Castle
Highlights
- Visit historic Stirling Castle, favored residence of the Stewart kings and queens At a Whisky Distillery, learn the art of Scotch whisky making and enjoy a tasting Travel to Fort William, fabulously situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak Visit Culloden Moor Battlefield, where the Jacobite forces faced the British army in 1746 A day of outstanding scenery en route to St Andrews, celebrated for its golf courses and famed university View Scotland's crown jewels on a tour of stately Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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By Gate 1 Travel
none
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Stirling Castle
Themes
50 plus, Cultural
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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8 days From$1,139
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Galway, London, Stirling Castle
Highlights
- See Big Ben and Westminster Abbey from 443 feet high on the London Eye
- Escape to the cozy cafe where J.K. Rowling penned her story of a young wizard
- Pour the perfect pint of Guinness while overlooking Dublin’s skyline
- Make friends with locals and enjoy live music in the pubs of Ireland and Scotland
- Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and childhood home, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Themes
Cultural, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative
What travelers are saying
"Traveling with Ef is easy and provides life-changing trips and opportunities."
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By G Adventures
preferred
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Visits
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Loch Ness, Stirling Castle
Highlights
- Experience the iconic royal mile and edinburgh castle on a tour of scotland’s capital city
- Delve into scottish history with a visit to stirling castle—a national symbol of scottish pride and independence
- Join an expert guide on a tour through pitlochry—one of scotland’s most charming villages—and finish with a dram tasting at a local distillery
- Embark on a full-day trip to the isle of skye where you’ll explore the island’s most famous sites and enjoy a local seafood tasting
What travelers are saying
"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"
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By The Relaxed Explorer
preferred
Group Tour
Why we love them
They go the extra mile to cater to travelers of all abilities by limiting hotel transfers, choosing accessible tour routes and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Visits
Edinburgh, Hermitage Museum, Inverness, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Highlands, Stirling Castle, The Isle of Skye
Highlights
- Experience the best of Edinburgh with a tour
- Tour through the Scottish Highlands
- Make you way to St. Andrews
- Visiting a range of distilleries, experience the taste of Scotland
- Explore the dramatic, stunning landscape of Skye.
Themes
Cultural, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"I've traveled to Europe several times before but not like this. Thanks to Kelley and her amazing knowledge and patience with all my queries, my famiy and I enjoyed a customized itinerary filled with a food tour in Paris and a cooking lesson in Naples, history and art lessons at the British Museum and Musee D'Orsay, with enough time to travel independently and make new discoveries with less hassle than before. I absolutely recommend the Relaxed Explorer to anyone looking to make memorable trips with their families that will be cherished by all. Thank you so much Kelley!! Would love to make more good travel memories with your help!!"
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