Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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Join us for a visit to Orkney where you will see some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Designated a Unesco World Heritage Site, Orkney is a unique place worth visiting.
On this adventure, our starting point is the Stones of Stenness, four giant megaliths which date back to 3100BC making it one of the oldest stone circles in Britain.
Second stop, Ring of Brodgar is the finest known circular late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone ring. Get your cameras ready to take some great pictures!!
Our next stop will be Broch of Gurness, an Iron Age broch village where prosperous farmers had settled.
Be ready now for our second most visited site on Orkney, the Italian Chapel.
Next stop, St. Magnus Cathedral is in the heart of Kirkwall, the capital city of the Orkney Islands. Also known as the “light in the North”.
Our tour guide will give you some free time.
Max 20 people( adjustable times based on the schedule of your cruise)
WALKING INVOLVED
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Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Broch of Gurness
Shared tour
Italian Chapel
We wait only 10/15minutes of courtesy
ADJUSTABLE TIMES BASED ON THE SCHEDULE OF YOUR CRUISE
Minimum of pax required
Professional tour guide
Gratuities
What To Expect
Standing Stones of Stenness
Originally there were twelve stones, some standing up to six metres high. Today only four remain. The function is unclear but our best guess is that they were involved in activities and ceremonies celebrating the relationship between living and past communities.
Broch of Gurness
This impressive Iron Age complex is one of the most outstanding examples of a later prehistoric settlement to survive in Scotland.
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Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall
Pickup included
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gem of our British Isles cruise
LaDonna H,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was our favorite excursion while on our British Isle cruise. Our guide, Karin, and our driver, George, were very friendly and knowledgeable about the history, culture and life on the island. With only 14 in the group, we were able to stay on track and make all the stops listed except for Skara Brae which was due to the location being closed due to the extreme wind. Karin even planned ahead by having the group preorder lunch to prevent us being delayed at the small cafe we stopped at. For those worried that there are not restrooms available on the coach, George made sure to detour to accommodate any needs in that regard. We spent adequate time at all locations and never had any concerns about being late to the ship. George even made a quick stop to point out some seals sunbathing in the bay and Karin brought delicious treats from her bakery to share with us. The experience with this tour only makes us want to visit Orkney again.
Disappointing
Brittany N,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
3.00This was the most expensive tour we purchased while on our cruise, so we had pretty high expectations, but it sadly was quite disappointing. While the island and scenery is absolutely stunning our tour guide was over 30 minutes late, very mediocre, only doing the bare minimum, and seemed to just be going through the motions. The van was quite small and our guide didn’t always utilize the headset speaker which made it very hard to hear him speaking from the back of the van. Overall, very overpriced excursion and would not recommend to other travelers.
Orkney tour
John M,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ian was very knowledgeable. We had a great overview of Orkney. Lunch stop could be improved by providing a short list of restaurants in the area with some directions.
Our tour was the best one...
Patricia W,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was the best one of our trip. Our guide Iain was knowledgeable and somehow managed to get us to the sites before the big buses every time! A beautiful day!
Highly recommended tour
dan m,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00The best tour of our entire cruise. A well-planned tour. Interesting. The guide Karin was wonderful. We had a great time.
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