Title: Things to Do in Shapinsay in 2026 | Expedia.com [Shapinsay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shapinsay.dx6205730)[Hotels in Shapinsay](https://expedia.com/Shapinsay-Hotels.d6205730.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shapinsay](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Shapinsay.d6205730.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Shapinsay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shapinsay.d6205730.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shapinsay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shapinsay.d6205730.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Shapinsay ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shapinsay Types of activities [Shapinsay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shapinsay.dx6205730) ![Fields above the east end of Veantro Bay, Shapinsay Photographer is near the northwest edge of the main road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/f65fb0c6-2bf0-44eb-ab72-1c530bab00e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/f65fb0c6-2bf0-44eb-ab72-1c530bab00e2.jpg) by [C Michael Hogan](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Fields above the east end of Veantro Bay, Shapinsay Photographer is near the northwest edge of the main road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/f65fb0c6-2bf0-44eb-ab72-1c530bab00e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/f65fb0c6-2bf0-44eb-ab72-1c530bab00e2.jpg) by [C Michael Hogan](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Mill Dam showing formation of southern outflow burn, Shapinsay This RSPB reserve provides feeding and resting habitat for a variety of birds, which are visible from the hide situated near the point of this photograph. This is arguably the most productive wetland on the island of Shapinsay. In the upper right one can see the formation of the outflow burn; moreover, in the extreme upper right is a small slice of the sea at Balfour Village, at which location the outlet burn from Mill Dam reaches the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/e2a4ec40-7871-4719-823b-39d066e57d17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/e2a4ec40-7871-4719-823b-39d066e57d17.jpg) by [C Michael Hogan](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Sea stack at southern edge of Lingavi Geo, Shapinsay east coast. With seabirds on cliffs and shoreline rocks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/b72e30a5-0ad7-41f2-8954-5219f1ae549e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bay of Linton, Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. The foreground is a marshy meadow. At the right centre is a portion of the ruined chapel illustrated on the OS map.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/e43af747-0a18-48d0-a442-44828052d559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205730/e43af747-0a18-48d0-a442-44828052d559.jpg) by [C Michael Hogan](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Shapinsay | Number of things to do | 10 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Orkney Mainland Private Tour](/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details): $320 | | Top 5 things to do | [Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up](/things-to-do/private-tour-discover-orkney-with-pick-up.a46572993.activity-details)[Orkney Mainland Private Tour](/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details)[Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander](/things-to-do/4-hours-private-guided-orkney-historic-tour.a47109621.activity-details)[Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour](/things-to-do/orkney-islands-private-full-day-tour.a49582129.activity-details)[The Pictish Traill – Sites, Sagas & Stone Carving](/things-to-do/east-side-dander-an-evening-tour-of-mainland-orkney.a50012443.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Orkney Mainland Private Tour](/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details) | ## What to do in Shapinsay --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Shapinsay? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shapinsay #### Balfour Castle After visiting Balfour Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shapinsay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.com/Balfour-Castle-Shapinsay.d6089077.Vacation-Attraction) #### Orkney Brewery Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Brewery-Shapinsay.d553248621533025471.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Shapinsay ![St. Magnus Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a cemetery and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089049/bc8289a1-a8a6-47cd-b722-a5639172ad73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kirkwall ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shapinsay worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Shapinsay? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Shapinsay? ### Is three days enough to stay in Shapinsay? ### What are some activities to do in Shapinsay with kids? > - [Orkney Mainland Private Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details) ### What to do in Shapinsay for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Shapinsay? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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