Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall

Overview

Available languages

English

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

MISSING YOU ALREADY!

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Broch of Gurness

This impressive Iron Age complex is one of the most outstanding examples of a later prehistoric settlement to survive in Scotland.

40 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall

Pickup included

Reviews

4.46

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour started 1 hour late
Bill B,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
2.00
We were on time for the tour. There were 2 people that arrived 1 hour late and the rest of our group had to wait 1 hour outside in the very cold and windy weather. After one hour of waiting, we got on our way. The tour stated that if you are 15 minutes late, you would miss the tour. Disappointed with how the tour started it went much better. Chris our tour guide was very informative and had a great sense of humor that made the tour a fun experience.
Knowledgeable guide and...
Linda M,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Knowledgeable guide and good driver. Enjoyed learning about the area. The time spent at each venue was adequate.
Great excursion
Terry R,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful excursion! Everything ran smoothly from pickup at the port to drop-off. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating history about Kirkwall and Orkney while keeping the pace relaxed. Highlights included St. Magnus Cathedral, the harbor, and beautiful countryside views. Highly recommend for anyone visiting by cruise ship!
Orkney
Jennifer W,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Too many visits to the stones. The commentator spoke in a very low voice and microphone didn’t always work
Mostly fine.
Jerold W,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We were very happy with the semi-private tour experience which really allows more appropriate timing. The driver was excellent and the van comfortable. Our guide, Norman, had a lot of information but even in the van it was difficult to hear him in any row but where he was sitting. I also would have appreciated the availability of water for the passengers and the trip really didn't have much time for having lunch.