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
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.
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
84 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Orkney at its best
susan w,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved our itinerary and our Guide Michael was very informed and enjoyed . Kept us well entertained along with all the history
Quaint pleasant exper
Linda Z,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Orkney Private tour with Viator Chris was our tour guide. We saw standing stones, learned about the Picts, saw old grave stones and churches, My favorite was visiting a chapel built during WW2 by Italian POWs
The guide, Lorraine knew...
Patrick C,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide, Lorraine knew her facts and was proud and excited about her work and country. The tour was was well planned and timed out. The group was just the right size (not too large). It was a great way to experience the Neolithic history of northern Scotland/Orkney.
Best tour we’ve ever taken!
Juliane R,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Ian (I know I spelled the name wrong) but he was absolutely brilliant! He is so passionate about these islands. Knows every nook and cranny, part of history, significance and little tid bits of interesting facts of these islands. We were just so impressed. We would come back here again but only do a tour with him. He truly is the best!
A great tour!
Shona H,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a well organized tour that is great for cruise ship passengers. Michael was an excellent tour guide and Nicky was a great driver. Michael’s informative and engaging narratives were great. He was very knowledgeable and made it a fantastic tour.
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