Orkney Travel Highlights Tour - 5-6 hours
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
This private tour is a great way to visit the main sites in Orkney in around 5-6 hours. Ideal if you are on a day trip or a cruise ship and you want to see some of the main highlights of the island. You will be given commentary while driving around Orkney's beautiful scenery and tell you about local customs and traditions of the islands.
This tour takes you through the Heart of Neolithic Orkney visiting some of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the UK and then a coastal drive with panoramic views of the beautiful Scapa Flow to discover Orkney's wartime history with a stop at the Italian Chapel.
This tour is fully customisable, please contact us if you have a specific request.
Our vehicle can take up to 8 passengers. For larger groups, please contact us for a quote.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Skara Brae
Guided tour around Skara Brae.
Ring of Brodgar
Guided Tour around Ring of Brodgar
Options
Orkney Mini Tour 5 hours
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Entry fee's not included (Skara Brae and Italian Chapel)
Pickup points
Hatston Pier
Kirkwall Airport
United Kingdom
Kirkwall Pier
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Orkney Experience
norahm878,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enthusiastic, informative tour given by a local. Garry was very knowledgeable, answering every question as well as giving in depth talks at various sites. We left wanting to return.
Wonderful trip and highly recommend. Rachel our driver got us safely to all the best sites, local craft/ arts and best places fo
B3904IOanitas,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour group. Easy to reserve and worth every penny.
Nice trip
JWAerial,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a good tour to hit the neolithic highlights of Orkney. While we had plenty of time for Scara Brea I was unaware that weather can impact your visit (40 mph winds can close / partially close the site). Please take this into account when planning a visit.
Beautiful Oarkney!
Carrie W,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Garry. The views were stunning! Garry was so knowledgeable and so kind. The Italian Chapel, Skara Brea, and the standing stones were interesting! The Loch views were stunning.
Fantastic tour of Skara Brae
James F,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rachel the guide was very knowlegeable about Skara Brae, The ring of Brodgar and the standing Stones of Stenness. Also learning about Orkney life on the Island and its history. The tour was well organised.
Great! Beautiful and interesting
evs647,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super trip with fine guide. Had all the highlights in one day with commentary from Dougie. Top
Highly recommend this tour
Cindy D,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Garry was fun, informative and shared his love of the islands its history and beauty. We would highly recommend this tour and Garry.
Excellent!
HMM7656,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very informative and well run tour. A great guide, comfortable vehicle and we went to all the sites we wanted to visit. The only negative was that it started in Stromness but we were staying in Kirkwall.
Great Day trip to Orkney
Scott D,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Day trip packed full of interesting ancient history and picturesque sights around Orkney. Iain was a passionate and knowledgeable guide and made a wet and windy day enjoyable for all. Learned so much and had fun at same time.
Perfect tour
W4236MUdirkr,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excelent tour, Very friendly professional guide, good organized. Lots of information. Tour fits perfectly to the ferry schedule.
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