The Stirling City & Beyond Bike Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

See far more than on a walking tour and make the most of your time in Stirling!

Join me on a truly unique journey through one of Scotlands most important and historic cities.

By using one of Scotland’s finest inventions, the pedal bicycle, we can travel through the history and stunning landscape of this ancient capital of Scotland.

Once the seat of Scottish power and monarchy, Stirling sits at the gateway to the Highlands. It has been said throughout history that he who holds Stirling, holds Scotland and this explains its ancient and rich historical importance.

Set to the back drop of the stunning Ochil Mountains our ride will take us to the farther, lesser known hidden gems that litter this part of the Forth Valley.

We will discuss ancient folklore, local heroes, triumphs, tragedies, art, sport, invention and science. Getting to know each other as well as the city and country that surrounds us.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Must be able to safely ride a bicycle

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Helmet (Mandatory)

Use of bicycle

What To Expect

Cambuskenneth Abbey

We will begin by riding north towards The Ochil Mountains. Crossing The River Forth we will shortly be at Cambuskenneth Abbey, a little known gem of both religion and the Scottish Wars of Independence.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Heading along toward the campus of the University of Stirling we will able to enjoy, what is often voted, the most beautiful university campus in the UK. With the back drop of the Ochil Mountains and its own loch, its easy to see why. Its an oasis of nature to study and was in fact my university for 4 years.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

E Bike Option

E Bike: Strongly advised for all but the most confident of cyclists. There are several tough climbs to reach the best places!

Standard Bike Option

Standard Bike: I strongly advise an E Bike to all but the most dedicated cyclists but if you are confident...choose a standard bike :)

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

More than I expected & worth the price
355JohnL355,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stuart was punctual & very informative. His communication skills are top notch. I'm older & had not been on a bike in "several" years. He was patient, helpful & personable. He made me feel like I was in good hands. This young man will go places. He is proud of his country & it shows. We visited all of the things I wanted to see, & more. I definitely recommend booking his services.
All the good stuff
Brett J,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I will always suggest that a bike tour with a well trained guide is the best way to see a city with limited time. My guide was approachable, knowledgeable, and an all around good hang. He even gave me wonderful selection for lunch.
Great tour, full of history!
Camper39236211921,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I’ve been on a few bike tours over the years and this one stood out, it was great to experience the sights of Stirling on an E-bike, Stuart (the tour guide) took us to all the main sights we wanted to see, including the Wallace monument and the castle, we found the tour extremely interesting and learnt a lot about the city which we didn’t know. A great way to see Stirling!