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Price is $2,385 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • A private half-day tour reveals Orkney’s Historic heritage through the Ancient landscapes surrounding Kirkwall. Travel across a region where Archaeological treasures and Cultural traditions preserve one of Europe’s oldest civilizations. How did these remarkable islands shape thousands of years of human history? Discover Historic landmarks, Medieval sites, and Architectural monuments that reflect Norse influence and enduring island heritage.

    Your knowledgeable guide brings the region’s Classical legacy, cultural identity, and remarkable past to life through engaging historical insights. This premium experience combines breathtaking scenery with UNESCO Heritage sites, timeless architecture, and the enduring legacy of one of Scotland’s most extraordinary historic destinations.

    Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Activity location

  • Kirkwall
    • Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kirkwall
    • Kirkwall, United Kingdom

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Private Half-Day Tour in Kirkwall: Ancient Orkney Heritage

  • Earn $71.55
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$2,385.06 x 1 Adult$2,385.06
Total
Price is $2,385.06

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional local tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Transportation
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees not included

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • You must book the Tickets for Skara Brae in advance on the official website.

Activity itinerary

Kirkwall

  • 2h
The tour guide will pick you up in Kirkwalland ensure everyone is ready for the upcoming round-trip. The total transportation time of the round-trip is allocated here.

Yesnaby Cliffs

  • 30m
Yesnaby is a rugged and dramatic coastal area located on the west coast of the Orkney Islands, known for its towering sea stacks and breathtaking cliffs. Visitors can enjoy picturesque walks along the coastline, taking in the stunning seascapes and abundant birdlife that thrive in this natural wonderland.

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Skara Brae is an ancient Neolithic village located on the Mainland of Orkney. This exceptionally well-preserved site, dating back to around 3100 BCE, provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of its prehistoric inhabitants, showcasing remarkably intact stone-built houses and artifacts, making it one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the British Isles.

Ring of Brodgar

  • 30m
The Ring of Brodgar is a prehistoric stone circle and henge monument situated on the Mainland of Orkney. Dating back to the Neolithic period, it consists of 27 standing stones arranged in a circular formation, surrounded by a circular ditch and bank, and it is considered one of the most significant and mysterious megalithic sites in the British Isles.

Standing Stones of Stenness

  • 30m
This ancient monument consists of four massive upright stones arranged in a rectangular formation, with a large hearth at its center, and it is believed to have served as a ceremonial or ritualistic site during the Neolithic era.

Location

Activity location

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    Kirkwall
    • Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kirkwall
    • Kirkwall, United Kingdom

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