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title: Warriors & Wilderness: Braveheart & Stirlingshire Day Trip
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 940
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.68
reviews: 38
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [de, en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 62 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/warriors-wilderness-braveheart-stirlingshire-day-trip/
---

# Warriors & Wilderness: Braveheart & Stirlingshire Day Trip

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Stirlingshire's battlefield stories, including the Battle of Bannockburn, on a private tour for your party. Door-to-door pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, commentary and bottled water are included; lunch is extra. 4.68 from 38 reviews at €940 per person for 8h.

## Overview

Venturing to the heart of Scotland will take us through battlefields, over bridges, and face to face with legends. Hungry for history? This tour is for you!

Embark on an epic voyage through Scotland's storied past with TRIPorganiser's exclusive private day tour, delving deep into the landscapes that played a role in the making of Braveheart and Stirlingshire's rich history. 

This immersive journey transports you to the legendary Battle of Bannockburn, the grandeur of Stirling Castle, and the solemn National Wallace Monument. Explore the captivating Doune Castle, a cinematic and historical gem. 

Our family-run business specializes in crafting bespoke adventures, allowing you to personalize your itinerary. Whether you crave history, adventure, or the allure of legends, this tour offers a tantalizing taste of Scotland's soul.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 193 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €1: ages 0 to 8

## Key facts

- Price: from €940 per person for the English Premium Private Tour option; other options up to €1023
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 92% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Hearts and Highlands
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Premium Private Tour | €940 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Luxury Mercedes Minivan Pickup included |
| Deutsche Private Premium Tour | €1023 / person (for 2+ people) | German | Luxury Mercedes / Rover Pickup included |

## What's included

- Live commentary
- Door to door pick up service
- WiFi on board
- Air-Conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water for passengers
- Private transportation in luxury Mercedes mini van

## Not included

- Lunch
- Tip & Gratuity

## Itinerary

1. **The Battle of Bannockburn Experience** (1h 30m) - Dive straight into the heart of Scotland’s most legendary conflict, with this cutting-edge 3D experience; right where the battle actually took place!
2. **Stirling Castle** (2h) - As Scotland’s largest, most impressive fortification, Stirling Castle served as the centre of the Scottish Royal Court for over 900 years; overlooking the equally impressive Stirling Bridge.
3. **National Wallace Monument** (1h 30m) - This incredible 67 metre high monument remembers the life of the legendary knight Sir William Wallace, and the battle of Stirling Bridge he led to victory.
4. **Dunblane Cathedral** (1h) - As one of Scotland’s few surviving medieval churches, Dunblane’s unique design and enchanting story makes this a stop not to be missed!
5. **Doune Castle** (1h 30m) - Fortress to film star, palace to prison, ruin to restoration; if only the walls of Doune Castle could speak! Located on the fringe of the beautiful Scottish Highlands, Doune Castle offers the history hungry traveller the chance to walk in the footsteps of Scottish Kings; both...
6. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (30m) - These 30-metre-high stainless steel structures gleam in the sun beside the River Carron; just like the shape-shifting spirits they depict!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 193

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Car booster seat required for children under 135cm

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €1880 | €940 |
| 4 | €2140 | €535 |
| 6 | €2358 | €393 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Edinburgh start at €54 per person.

## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #62 of 90** | €940 | 8h | 4.68 (38) | private |
| [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared |
| [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |

Ranked #62 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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