Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

By Historic Orkney

Free cancellation available

Features

Free cancellation available
7h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Now in my second season, I’m offering truly customizable and unique guided tours of Orkney and its outer islands. As a native Orcadian with a lifetime of experience, I’ll share stories and insights that you won’t find online! With four generations of my family living in Orkney and Island roots that trace back to the 1700s, I aim to make each tour a personal and unforgettable experience, reflecting my deep passion for these islands.

“This all day tour is my flagship product and is, in my opinion the best day tour I can offer to people wanting to take in the history and way of life of us (Orcadians), relaxed and full of information My aim is to make this the best tour you have been on!”

This product is fully customisable to any full day tour in Orkney, The listed itinerary is for mainland Orkney.

I have no fixed routes or rehearsed scripts, allowing me to meet your interests. All my tours are private, ensuring you get the best possible experience.

Activity location

Saint Magnus Cathedral
- Broad Street,
- KW15 1NX, Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

VisitScotland Kirkwall iCentre
- West Castle Street
- KW15 1GU, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

7h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

$735.19 x 1 Traveler$735.19

Total

Until Sat, Jun 14

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Guide
Entry fees Scara Brae (Adult 2024 price £11pp)
Entry fees Maes Howe (Adult 2024 price £10pp)
Entry fees Broch of Gurness if requested (Adult 2024 price £7.50pp)
Lunch
Gratuities

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Saint Magnus Cathedral

20m

A walk through tour of our 12th century Viking Cathedral. a fantastic photo stop with the aim of beating the crowds.

Scapa Flow (Pass by)

We will pass by the Iconic Scapa Flow natural harbour and see the marker buoy of the HMS Royal Oak

Unstan Chambered Cairn

20m

We will visit and enter a 5300 year old neolithic burial mound. This may not be possible for those with limited mobility.

Yesnaby Cliffs

20m

We will then visit dramatic sea cliffs for a photo stop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Skara Brae

1h
Admission ticket not included

We will visit one of Orkneys top attractions in the 5000 year old neolithic Village of skara brae. The best preserved in Northern Europe.

Merkister Hotel

1h

A scheduled lunch stop at one of the best locations in all of Orkney with the option of the Orkney Brewery instead.

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

1h 10m
Admission ticket not included

Aiming for a start time of 14:00 Hrs which is flexible depending on ticket availability.

Ring of Brodgar

30m

We will visit the world renowned henge monument and stone circle site right in the centre of the heart of neolithic Orkney UNESCO world heritage site.

Standing Stones of Stenness

20m

We will visit the oldest henge monument in the UK and take in some more history of the Islands.

Location

Activity location

Saint Magnus Cathedral
- Broad Street,
- KW15 1NX, Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

VisitScotland Kirkwall iCentre
- West Castle Street
- KW15 1GU, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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