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Orkney West Mainland Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

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The West Mainland Tour takes you to some of the most fabulous spots on the West Mainland of Orkney.

The tour takes a scenic drive looking at the magnificent Scapa Flow before stopping at a Neolithic burial chamber.

Next is a photo stop at the Cliffs of Yesnaby, some of the most stunning coastal scenery on the Orkney Islands.

Next on the agenda is a guided tour of Skara Brae, discovered in 1850, it is considered the best-preserved Neolithic Village in Northern Europe. Your guide will tell you all about this magnificent 5000-year-old village. After the guided tour, you will get free time to have a look at the 400-year-old Skaill House or have a look around the Skara Brae visitor centre.

The tour then goes on to the Ring of Brodgar. A spectacular henge monument dating back 4500 years. This stone circle has been part of the Orkney landscape for thousands of years.

Finally, we will stop at the Standing Stones of Stenness, which is believed to be the oldest stone circle in the UK.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Lunch

What To Expect

1

Scapa Flow

A scenic drive with amazing views of Scapa Flow, the main British naval base during both World Wars

Admission Not Applicable
2

Unstan Chambered Cairn

Guided Tour of a Neolithic burial chamber, believed to be at least 5,300 years old.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Orkney West Mainland Tour

Reviews

4.94

124 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Orkney

    Melinda R,

    Sep 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    George was an excellent tour guide very passionate and such excellent knowledge. Loved every minute of it.

  • Small group of 6, great...

    Lisa C,

    Sep 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Small group of 6, great guide, an interesting day seeing the neolithic sites of Orkney and the beautiful countryside.

  • Great tour, very...

    Marianne B,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great round trip, very nice guide who explained a lot and also responded to questions. And the weather was great.

  • Tour and tour guide were excellent.

    Stephen D,

    Aug 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Not only were the locations and content excellent but our tour guide, Rachel, was fantastic. A very informative and enjoyable day.

  • Our guide was able to...

    Allison B,

    Aug 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was able to pick us up and deliver us back to the guest cottage we were staying in. My mother was using a transport chair and our guide was super helpful in getting her to where she could get to everything that she wanted to see with ease. He was amazingly knowledgeable about the area and the history.

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4.94
124 reviews
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