Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall

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Kirkwall, Scotland

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Join us for a visit to Orkney where you will see some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Designated a Unesco World Heritage Site, Orkney is a unique place worth visiting.
On this adventure, our starting point is the Stones of Stenness, four giant megaliths which date back to 3100BC making it one of the oldest stone circles in Britain.
Second stop, Ring of Brodgar is the finest known circular late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone ring. Get your cameras ready to take some great pictures!!
Our next stop will be Broch of Gurness, an Iron Age broch village where prosperous farmers had settled.
Be ready now for our second most visited site on Orkney, the Italian Chapel.
Next stop, St. Magnus Cathedral is in the heart of Kirkwall, the capital city of the Orkney Islands. Also known as the “light in the North”.
Our tour guide will give you some free time.

Max 20 people( adjustable times based on the schedule of your cruise)
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  • Broch of Gurness
  • Shared tour
  • Italian Chapel
  • Gratuities
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Standing Stones of Stenness

Originally there were twelve stones, some standing up to six metres high. Today only four remain. The function is unclear but our best guess is that they were involved in activities and ceremonies celebrating the relationship between living and past communities.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broch of Gurness

This impressive Iron Age complex is one of the most outstanding examples of a later prehistoric settlement to survive in Scotland.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Italian Chapel

The Italian Chapel is a beautiful Roman Catholic chapel in Lamb Holm which was constructed by Italian POWs during the Second World War.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Saint Magnus Cathedral

Also known as the “light in the North”, it was founded in 1137 by the Viking Earl Rognvald in honour of his uncle St. Magnus who was martyred in Orkney.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kirkwall

Kirkwall is a bustling, busy town, but it's one with a historic centre full of character.
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1 hour • 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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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Semi Private Tour – Orkney and Kirkwall?

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).This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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What's Included

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  • Broch of Gurness
  • Shared tour
  • Italian Chapel
  • We wait only 10/15minutes of courtesy
  • ADJUSTABLE TIMES BASED ON THE SCHEDULE OF YOUR CRUISE
  • Minimum of pax required
  • Professional tour guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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).
  • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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