From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour

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Kirkwall, Scotland

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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural landscape which depicts life in this remote archipelago 5000 years ago.

We will drive through agricultural land to the shores of Scapa flow, a natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland

Then we will stop at Unstan Chambered Cairn

A quick visit to The Stones of Stennes

Ring of Brodgar is our next attraction to visit

Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages

We will also stop at Skaill House.

Our last stop is Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well know church on the island

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  • Port or Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private tour
  • Skara Brae and Skaill House Ticket included
  • Gratuities
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Scapa Flow

A natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland. It is known for its archaeological significance and also for its fascinating war stories. Listen to your guide!!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Unstan Chambered Cairn

Unstan Chambered Cairn was probably built about 5000 years ago as a communal burial place. Unusual example of a stalled cairn, with internal divisions or staills and single side cell
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Standing Stones of Stenness

Four giant megaliths which date back to 3100BC making it one of the oldest stone circles in Britain. Originally there were twelve stones, some standing up to six metres high. Today only four remain.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ring of Brodgar

Ring of Brodgar is the finest known circular late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone ring. It is a site of ritual and ceremony and hauntingly beautiful. Get your cameras ready to take some great pictures!!
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Skara Brae

Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages, the village is older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge. You will see the circular houses built from slabs of stone where our ancestors lived 5000 years ago. We will also stop at Skaill House, a historic manor house which overlooks the Neolithic site Skara Brae and the spectacular Bay of Skaill.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Italian Chapel

Our last stop is Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well-known church on the island
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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  • Port or Hotel pick up and drop off
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  • Skara Brae and Skaill House Ticket included
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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