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Four people standing on a grassy field with large standing stones in the background. 1
A coastal town with a red building, a bridge, and calm waters. 2
A person walking with a bag of groceries on a road with a herd of cattle. 3
A gray minivan parked on a gravel path by the sea. 4
A blue electric car with a 'ELECTRIC' badge on the rear side. 5
By JP Orkney

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is €275 per adult
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Features

  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Activity location

  • The Italian Chapel
    • Lamb Holm,
    • KW17 2RT, St. Mary's, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kirkwall Hotel
    • KW15 1LE, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Orkney Mainland Private Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Opening hours: Tue 08:00-17:00
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€274.57 x 4 Adults€1,098.28
Total
Price is €1,098.28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Site entrance fees at Skara Brae (£12/person) and Italian chapel (£3.50/person)
  • Exclusions
    Service charge- This is at the discretion of the guest
  • Exclusions
    The tour stops at a local eatery a typical lunch will cost around £10-£20

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Your tour will immerse you in everything Orkney. Travelling back in time over 5000 years you will get a real insight into life in this Northerly archipelago. Your guide lives and works in Orkney and will be on hand throughout the day. Paul has a real passion for wildlife and will help you spot some of our most unique and interesting species. Your guide also runs a food manufacturing business in Orkney. So you will get lots of locally made treats on the day. And a real insight into what makes Orkney such a world leading food and drink producer. The tour is delivered in an all electric Mercedes Evito so not only will your tour be comfortable and silent but you will travel in as green a way as possible. You will also learn about and see Orkneys world leading renewable industry in action. This tour is a great taster for those with only a short time in Orkney.

Activity itinerary

The Italian Chapel

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Guided tour around this highly ornate chapel built by Italian prisoners of war

Scapa Flow

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Take the panoramic route around the worlds largest natural harbour. Known as Skalpai Floi by the Vikings, discover why this body of water was so significant to them and the British in both world wars

Standing Stones of Stenness

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Guided tour around this 3100 BC henge monument site.

Ring of Brodgar

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Henge site. Visit this large circle of Neolithic Stones dating back to 3000 BC. Originally there were 60 stones, 27 remain today. Great place to spot Curlews, Oyster Catchers and Sky Larks.

Skara Brae

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
3100 BC. See great presentations, the Neolithic House mock-up and guided walk to and around the Neolithic Village. Amazing views of the Atlantic.

Brough Of Birsay

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Dependant on tidal times – to be advised. Short drive to the Brough of Birsay. Walk over the causeway at low tide to access this island. Visit a Pictish and Viking settlement from the 7th-13th Centuries. Fantastic views over the Birsay coastline.

Orkney Islands

  • 2h
We will spend some of our tour travelling between sites. This is a great opportunity to sit back and enjoy the comfort of a luxuy electric vehicle and watch the beautiful back drop of Orkney. Also, you will have Paul on hand to answer any questions. Lunch is not included in the tour but we will give time and stop somewhere to allow you to buy lunch.

Location

Activity location

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    The Italian Chapel
    • Lamb Holm,
    • KW17 2RT, St. Mary's, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kirkwall Hotel
    • KW15 1LE, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom