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Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

By Historic Orkney
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $735 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 10m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This is my flagship all-day Orkney adventure and the only private tour I offer that includes access to the world-famous Maeshowe chambered cairn, a 5,000-year-old masterpiece of Neolithic engineering (and possibly the best place in Orkney to feel very small, very old, and slightly awed).

Born and bred here, I’ve (probably) seen it all but Maeshowe still gives me goosebumps. Alongside this UNESCO treasure, we’ll explore other highlights from standing stones to wartime relics, with plenty of local stories, humour, and flexibility built in.

Travel is in a comfy SUV or 4x4 (up to 4 adults), reaching places big coaches miss. Tickets aren’t included, but I can arrange them at cost or you can pre-book.

Tours are private, relaxed, and shaped entirely around you and if I’m booked, one of my small team of trusted local guides may be able to help. Want the full story? Just search Historic Orkney online.

Activity location

  • Saint Magnus Cathedral
    • Broad Street,
    • KW15 1NX, Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • VisitScotland Kirkwall iCentre
    • West Castle Street
    • KW15 1GU, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 10 minutes7h 10m
    7h 10m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$734.80 x 1 Traveler$734.80
Total
Price is $734.80

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Skara Brae
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Saint Magnus Cathedral
  • 20m
A walk through tour of our 12th century Viking Cathedral. a fantastic photo stop with the aim of beating the crowds.
Scapa Flow (Pass by)
We will pass by the Iconic Scapa Flow natural harbour and see the marker buoy of the HMS Royal Oak
Unstan Chambered Cairn
  • 20m
We will visit and enter a 5300 year old neolithic burial mound. This may not be possible for those with limited mobility.
Yesnaby Cliffs
  • 20m
We will then visit dramatic sea cliffs for a photo stop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Skara Brae
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
We will visit one of Orkneys top attractions in the 5000 year old neolithic Village of skara brae. The best preserved in Northern Europe.
Merkister Hotel
  • 1h
A scheduled lunch stop at one of the best locations in all of Orkney with the option of the Orkney Brewery instead.
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Aiming for a start time of 14:00 Hrs which is flexible depending on ticket availability.
Ring of Brodgar
  • 30m
We will visit the world renowned henge monument and stone circle site right in the centre of the heart of neolithic Orkney UNESCO world heritage site.
Standing Stones of Stenness
  • 20m
We will visit the oldest henge monument in the UK and take in some more history of the Islands.

Location

Activity location

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    Saint Magnus Cathedral
    • Broad Street,
    • KW15 1NX, Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    VisitScotland Kirkwall iCentre
    • West Castle Street
    • KW15 1GU, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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