3 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

Explore the most beautiful locations in Scotland

Visit Skara Brae, the UNESCO World Heritage site

Travel with like minded people from around the world

Visit the Italian Chapel, built by prisoners of war

Take a walk to the ruined Clan Sinclair Castle

Walk in the foot steps of Vikings at St Magnus Cathedral

Discover Ring of Brodgar, the largest Stone Circle in Scotland

Discover a 5000 Year Old village found in the sands

Explore with up to only 8 people per tour

Visit the ruined Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness

Walk among 5000 Year Old Standing Stones

Duration3 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 16 clients.

Day 1
Drive the scenic NC500 route, experiencing some of Scotland's most incredible views before taking the boat to the Orkney Isles. Once on the island, we'll visit the Italian Chapel and head to Scapa Distillery for a whisky tasting!

Day 2
Experience the historic Viking town of Kirkwall.
Travel back in time and get up close to 5000 year old Standing Stones, Stone Circles and enter an ancient Chambered Burial Cairn.

Day 3
Travel by boat over the sea to the mainland before visiting John O'Groats, the northernmost settlement on the British mainland.
Crawl on your hands and knees to reach the center of historic burial cairns.
Experience coastal scenery on the stunning drive to Inverness.

(Please note: days may be done in a different order/include a different distillery).

What's included

Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
Ferry to the Orkney Islands
Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands

Meals and Snacks
Fees to Dunrobin Castle - Approx £15
Fees to Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
Entry Fees to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
Entry Fees to Skara Brae - Approx £13

What to expect

Day 1: North Coast 500 to Orkney Islands

North Coast 500
Pass by

Travel North from the city of Inverness along a gorgeous section of the North Coast 500, a famous road trip in Scotland.
Latheronwheel Harbor
30m

Take a walk along to the beautiful views of Latheronwheel Harbour, a perfect spot to stretch your legs!
The Italian Chapel
30m · Admission ticket not included

Visit the amazing Italian Chapel, a beautifully decorated structure built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II.
Scapa Distillery
1h · Admission ticket not included

Take a tour of this whisky distillery to learn the process and enjoy a tasting!
Kirkwall
1h

End your day in the quiet yet beautiful town of Kirkwall, Orkney's capital!

Day 2: Orkney Islands Adventure

Kirkwall
1h 15m

Visit the ancient Viking town of Kirkwall and get the chance to visit St Magnus Cathedral perched in the center of town
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide
Standing Stones of Stenness
45m

Feel like Claire from Outlander as you get the chance to visit some of the tallest Standing Stones in the country dating to over 5000 years ago.
Also, visit the a small group of building foundations from homes dating back to the same period and discover how similar our ancient stone age ancestors were to us
Ring of Brodgar
45m

Visit one of the largest Stone Circles in the country at the Ring of Brodgar
Skara Brae
1h · Admission ticket not included

Imagine walking in the footsteps of ancient ancestors and actually being able to visit the homes that they lived in over 5000 years ago.
Well at Skara Brae, that's exactly what you'll be able to do. See the beds they slept in, the shelving they erected and the homes they built and that have been perfectly preserved.

Day 3: Orkney Islands, NC500 to Inverness

St. Margaret's Hope
1h 30m

Take the ferry back across the sea to the mainland from the Orkney Islands
Dunnet Head
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

Take a lovely walk and discover gorgeous coastal scenery and look back across to the Orkney Islands as you take a gorgeous walk at this Nature Reserve
John O'Groats
25m

Get out and walk around the very small Village of John O Groats and get your picture taken with the famous finger post at Scotland's most northern mainland settlement.
Grey Cairns of Camster
45m

Experience the Grey Cairns of Camster.
An ancient burial ground dating to 1000's of years ago and get the chance to crawl on your hands and knees into the centre of the Cairn.
(Good mobility is needed for this and no fear of cramped spaces)
Inverness
2h

Arrive back in the area of Inverness!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point - Outside Starbucks at the Carpark at Rose Street.

Your Tour Guide will be there in a vehicle which will have an Experience Scotland's Wild logo on the front and back and the website address www.scotlandswild.com on the sides

Check-in: 15 minutes before tour start time

End point

Meeting Point - Outside Starbucks at the Carpark at Rose Street.

Your Tour Guide will be there in a vehicle which will have an Experience Scotland's Wild logo on the front and back and the website address www.scotlandswild.com on the sides

Check-in: 15 minutes before tour start time

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.