Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall
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Join us for a visit to Orkney where you will see some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Designated a Unesco World Heritage Site, Orkney is a unique place worth visiting.
On this adventure, our starting point is the Stones of Stenness, four giant megaliths which date back to 3100BC making it one of the oldest stone circles in Britain.
Second stop, Ring of Brodgar is the finest known circular late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone ring. Get your cameras ready to take some great pictures!!
Our next stop will be Broch of Gurness, an Iron Age broch village where prosperous farmers had settled.
Be ready now for our second most visited site on Orkney, the Italian Chapel.
Next stop, St. Magnus Cathedral is in the heart of Kirkwall, the capital city of the Orkney Islands. Also known as the “light in the North”.
Our tour guide will give you some free time.
Max 20 people( adjustable times based on the schedule of your cruise)
WALKING INVOLVED
MISSING YOU ALREADY!
Thông tin khác
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
Broch of Gurness
Shared tour
Italian Chapel
We wait only 10/15minutes of courtesy
ADJUSTABLE TIMES BASED ON THE SCHEDULE OF YOUR CRUISE
Minimum of pax required
Professional tour guide
Gratuities
Cần Quan Tâm
Standing Stones of Stenness
Originally there were twelve stones, some standing up to six metres high. Today only four remain. The function is unclear but our best guess is that they were involved in activities and ceremonies celebrating the relationship between living and past communities.
Broch of Gurness
This impressive Iron Age complex is one of the most outstanding examples of a later prehistoric settlement to survive in Scotland.
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Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall
Pickup included
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Must do tour ...
machinmad,
10 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Inga gave us an hour’s walking tour through Kirkwall, pointing out the places of interest and local history, with a passionate love of her home city. We ended up at an old harbour building being introduced to Lorraine, who again spoke passionately about the local food laid out in front of us. Before we tucked into our lunch, we were put to work to bake oatcakes, which was fun. The lunch was a delicatessent triumph…all of the products had a maximum 3 mile food-miles, which was Brilliant! Locally distilled beers and spirits accompanied our feast. I’m a hard-nosed businessman, who was really impressed with Lorraine’s entrepreneurial skills which radiated with the passion she has for keeping the Orkney way of life alive. Bravo, keep doing what you're doing, its important.
Orkney at its best
susan w,
28 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our itinerary and our Guide Michael was very informed and enjoyed . Kept us well entertained along with all the history
Quaint pleasant exper
Linda Z,
27 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Orkney Private tour with Viator Chris was our tour guide. We saw standing stones, learned about the Picts, saw old grave stones and churches, My favorite was visiting a chapel built during WW2 by Italian POWs
The guide, Lorraine knew...
Patrick C,
24 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide, Lorraine knew her facts and was proud and excited about her work and country. The tour was was well planned and timed out. The group was just the right size (not too large). It was a great way to experience the Neolithic history of northern Scotland/Orkney.
Best tour we’ve ever taken!
Juliane R,
23 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Ian (I know I spelled the name wrong) but he was absolutely brilliant! He is so passionate about these islands. Knows every nook and cranny, part of history, significance and little tid bits of interesting facts of these islands. We were just so impressed. We would come back here again but only do a tour with him. He truly is the best!
A great tour!
Shona H,
14 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a well organized tour that is great for cruise ship passengers. Michael was an excellent tour guide and Nicky was a great driver. Michael’s informative and engaging narratives were great. He was very knowledgeable and made it a fantastic tour.
Excellent excursion in all aspects.
JUANJOSE P,
12 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an outstanding experience. Our guide Lorraine proved to have a great knowledge of history and archeology and gave us a complete lesson on the places that we visited. The driver was excellent.
Great tour with Lorraine visiting Orkney Islands!
MCL1952,
12 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day with Lorraine and driver Neil visiting some of the highlights of Orkney Islands around Kirkwall. Very informative, engaging and entertaining small group visit. Heard stories from childhood and how life on the islands is lived throughout the year and how traditions are passed down through generations. Highly recommend! One of the best tours we’ve had.
Driver not a guide
Excursion793307,
8 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Tour guide Ronald was more like hiring a driver rather than a guide. We were unfamiliar with the island and he did not explain its history, industry or population unless we asked specific questions. While he was professional he didn’t have a prepared narrative at all and almost seemed uncomfortable with our constant questions. He also did not advise us on toilet facilities, locations to purchase water/snacks or length of time driving between sites. All of this would’ve been helpful. Because of this I can’t recommend this company.
Gem of our British Isles cruise
LaDonna H,
5 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our favorite excursion while on our British Isle cruise. Our guide, Karin, and our driver, George, were very friendly and knowledgeable about the history, culture and life on the island. With only 14 in the group, we were able to stay on track and make all the stops listed except for Skara Brae which was due to the location being closed due to the extreme wind. Karin even planned ahead by having the group preorder lunch to prevent us being delayed at the small cafe we stopped at. For those worried that there are not restrooms available on the coach, George made sure to detour to accommodate any needs in that regard. We spent adequate time at all locations and never had any concerns about being late to the ship. George even made a quick stop to point out some seals sunbathing in the bay and Karin brought delicious treats from her bakery to share with us. The experience with this tour only makes us want to visit Orkney again.
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