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Kirkwall Private Walking Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

For this tour you need to take the shuttle bus from the pier to the city centre.

Kirkwall is the largest town in Orkney, an archipelago in the north of mainland Scotland.

What to expect – your local guide will take you around Kirkwall, the largest town in Orkney, which is situated on the northern coast of mainland Orkney

We will explore St. Magnus Cathedral founded in 1137 by the Viking, Earl Rognvald, in honour of his uncle St Magnus.

Then we will visit two buildings full of history in the heart of Kirkwall: Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace. Bishop’s Palace is one of the best - preserved buildings from medieval times.

Once this visit is finished, we will head to Albert Street. Your local guide will meet you up at the meeting point and take you back to the ship.

PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED

MISSING YOU ALREADY!!

Included: Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1

Saint Magnus Cathedral

St. Magnus Cathedral founded in 1137 by the Viking, Earl Rognvald, in honour of his uncle St magnus.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace

Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace. Bishop’s Palace is one of the best - preserved buildings from medieval times. Earl’s Palace was built to impress with elaborate staircase, the guest chambers and the huge fireplaces.

40 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

St. Magnus Cathedral Ticket

Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace Ticket

Private Tour

Professional Local Guide

We guarantee a full refund if you cancel this reservation 30 days prior to the arrival date.

Gratuities

Pickup points

Kirkwall Hotel

Harbour Street, Kirkwall United Kingdom

The Orkney Hotel

40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall United Kingdom

The Ayre Hotel

Ayre Road, Kirkwall United Kingdom

West End Hotel

14 Main Street, Kirkwall United Kingdom

Lynnfield Hotel

Holm Road, St Ola, Orkney Kirkwall United Kingdom

Albert Hotel

Junction Road, Kirkwall Kirkwall United Kingdom

The Storehouse

Bridge Street Wynd, Lunch 12-2.30pm Dinner 5-9pm Kirkwall United Kingdom

Polrudden Guest House

Pickaquoy Rd. Kirkwall United Kingdom

St. Ola Hotel

Harbour Street, Kirkwall United Kingdom

The Foveran

Foveran Foveran Foveran, St.Ola Kirkwall United Kingdom

Options

Kirkwall Private Walking Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

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  • Highly informative and entertaining walk and talk through Kirkwall.

    christopherj602,May 28, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Michael gave us a thorough and enthusiastic walk and talk through the history of Kirkwall. A highlight was the visit to Saint Magnus Cathedral. Michael was full of stories about the place and really brought it alive for us. I wondered how a walk-through this relatively small town could be made interesting over a four hour period but the time flew past, albeit with a brief stop in a cafe on the way. Thoroughly recommend it!

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  • Wonderful

    the-crimson-cosmos,Mar 5, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Helen was very patient and introduced every important historical location in town with great details. Lots of old stories about local customs, language and archaeology were told. Really appreciate the whole tour!

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