Orkney Full Day Bespoke Guided Tour

The Orkney Islands, located off the north-eastern coast of Scotland, are a beautiful and historic archipelago offering a mix of ancient landmarks, stunning landscapes, and unique cultural experiences. A tour of Orkney lets visitors explore prehistoric sites, Viking heritage, and natural beauty. Orkney is famous for its Neolithic monuments, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Skara Brae, a prehistoric village dating back over 5,000 years. Ring of Brodgar and Stones of Stenness are impressive stone circles, older than Stonehenge. Maeshowe and Unstan tomb another Neolithic tombs, is famous for the Viking runes. The cliffs of Yesnaby, are home to puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, seals and otters. Scapa Flow, a natural harbour, was the site of the scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet in 1919. And finally, why not join me on these tours offering both guided options and independent exploration, making it a memorable journey into Orkney's past and natural beauty.

- We will depart from either Kirkwall City Centre or the Cruise Terminal at Hatston. - To Italian Chapel and Churchill Barriers built by Italian prisoners of War during world war II. - We will then drive on to Broch of Gurness in Rendall for Bronze and Iron Age, Round Towers and Round Houses. - Then to Brough of Birsay, the old capital of Orkney, the tidal island. - Skara Brae, to explore this remarkably well preserved Neolithic village, offering a unique glimpse into life 5,000 years ago. - Lunch break at Skara Brae. - Then, on to Yesnaby cliffs for its, stunning coastal scenery with dramatic cliffs, sea stacks, and local wildlife. - Ring of Brodgar, walk among this majestic stone circle and henge, part of Orkney’s UNESCO World Heritage site. - Stones of Stenness, Britain’s oldest stone circles, dating back to around 3100 BC. - And finally to Unstan Tomb (Cairn) or Maeshowe Burial Tomb. This tours can be customized on request.