From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour

4.9 (63 reviews) Kirkwall, Scotland
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural landscape which depicts life in this remote archipelago 5000 years ago.

We will drive through agricultural land to the shores of Scapa flow, a natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland

Then we will stop at Unstan Chambered Cairn

A quick visit to The Stones of Stennes

Ring of Brodgar is our next attraction to visit

Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages

We will also stop at Skaill House.

Our last stop is Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well know church on the island

PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED
MISSING YOU ALREADY!!

Options

Private Tour

Pickup included

Private Tour -

Van or Minivan
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional local guide
  • Port or Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private tour
  • Skara Brae and Skaill House Ticket included
  • We guarantee a full refund if you cancel this reservation 30 days prior to the arrival date
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Scapa Flow
    1h
    A natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland. It is known for its archaeological significance and also for its fascinating war stories. Listen to your guide!!
  2. Unstan Chambered Cairn
    40m
    Unstan Chambered Cairn was probably built about 5000 years ago as a communal burial place. Unusual example of a stalled cairn, with internal divisions or staills and single side cell
  3. Standing Stones of Stenness
    20m
    Four giant megaliths which date back to 3100BC making it one of the oldest stone circles in Britain. Originally there were twelve stones, some standing up to six metres high. Today only four remain.
  4. Ring of Brodgar
    40m
    Ring of Brodgar is the finest known circular late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone ring. It is a site of ritual and ceremony and hauntingly beautiful. Get your cameras ready to take some great pictures!!
  5. Skara Brae
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages, the village is older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge. You will see the circular houses built from slabs of stone where our ancestors lived 5000 years ago.
    We will also stop at Skaill House, a historic manor house which overlooks the Neolithic site Skara Brae and the spectacular Bay of Skaill.
  6. The Italian Chapel
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Our last stop is Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well-known church on the island

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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