Orkney Day Trip
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is an excellent way to see some of what Orkney has to offer in a single day. Hop on the ferry in Scrabster that departs at 8.45am, visit Orkney and return in the same day. (Please note ferry fares are not included. Ferry fares are £22.65 each way for an adult, £20.39 each way for 60+, please see Northlink Ferries website for more information.)
Take in Orkney's beautiful scenery and visit some fantastic sites, that includes standing stones, a Neolithic village and dramatic cliff's.
The Orkney Travel Day Trip departs from Stromness Travel Centre where the Northlink Ferry arrives from Scrabster. The tour returns to Stromness Travel Centre at 4pm in plenty of time for the 4.45pm ferry back to Scrabster.
THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE IF YOU ARE ARRIVING ON A CRUISE SHIP IN KIRKWALL, PLEASE LOOK AT THE WEST MAINLAND TOUR INSTEAD. (The starting point is in Stromness which is 15 miles from the cruise port in Kirkwall.)
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CRUISE SHIP GUESTS DUE TO LOCATION OF STARTING POINT
Please note: The seats in our vehicle are between 48cm and 51cm wide. While there is generous legroom, the seat width may feel restrictive for some guests. If you think this may affect your comfort, you're welcome to purchase an additional seat. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns – we're happy to help.
Lunch is available at Skara Brae café and Kirkwall, however, we do suggest you bring some lunch with you to give you more time at the sites.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Yesnaby Cliffs
Photo Stop at the dramatic Cliff's of Yesnaby
Skara Brae
Guided Tour of 5,000 year old village Skara Brae. Free time to explore Skaill House, visitor centre or have a bite to eat.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Skara Brae / Skaill House
Lunch
Gratuities
Ferry Fares
Italian Chapel (optional stop instead of Free Time in Kirkwall)
Options
Orkney Travel Day Trip
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous taster trip!
lynnehW7648SQ,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous taster trip to Orkney, my first trip to the islands. Our driver & tour guide, Jim, was friendly and very knowledgeable about the sites we visited. I had seen lots of TV programmes about Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodga and it was wonderful to be able them in reality. Jim was able to give us lots of information about each site and lots of local facts, but also gave us plenty of time to walk the sites at our own pace. Thoroughly recommend and we will be back.
Highly recommended way to see Orkney
davidnH2966RD,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very enjoyable tour. Ron was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly had a passion for Orkney. The mini bus was there in time for us getting off the ferry and we were back in time to check-in for the return. It all went very smoothly.
Ka rawe! Ngā mihi mahana!
Q2985DEdeirdrem,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks, Jim! Loved your insights, stories & humour. We had a great day! 😊😍
Rachel is fantastic and the tour is fantastic!
emilymO7263BD,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fabulous time with Rachel! Rachel was immensely knowledgable and we learned so much about Neolithic Orkney! She was also able to tailor it to our interests, too, which really made it quite special. Highly recommend - you cannot go wrong!
Excellent visit! This...
Rebecca V,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent visit! This tour allowed us to get around without needing to rent a car. We enjoyed all of the sites and got a unique look at Scotland's very early history.
An incredible experience
inelen99,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were welcomed by our guide Chris, a very friendly and knowledgeable person. We had an incredible day that we will always remember. It's a tour not to be missed!
Best tour operator for Orkney
JakesSurrey1,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience - the guide was exemplary. Wonderful knowledge of local history and made the trip truly enjoyable inspite of the heavy winds. The Orkney tours team were exceptional in getting us booked to an alternate ferry when our ferry got cancelled due to heavy winds - thanks a ton for your thoughtfulness. Highly recommend this team and Orkney is a must wind island - worth getting a guide to explore.
A must do Orkney tour
Marilyn S,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Iain was excellent. His knowledge of the history of the area was extensive and made our tour so interesting. We enjoyed the sites of Orkney and loved the area.
Great value
yvonnehS5259FF,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. I got a lot of value from his knowledge that I would have missed driving myself around.
Fabulous Orkney tour!
PatinSD2020,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful! Iain was very knowledgeable and you could tell he has a deep passion for Orkney's history. Everything was well paced, fascinating, and very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour for an introduction to Orkney.
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