Scapa Tours

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Scotland, Scotland

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

Overview

A private tour that is tailored to your wants needs and wishes. To see our magnificent views of the scenery, bird and sea life as well as our iconic neolithic and bronze age monuments. If there are specific sites you wish to see that has not been mentioned please let me know so I can adjust the itinerary.

If you require a lunch stop please give me plenty notice to book in advance

Collection and drop offs can altered to your choice

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Emergency weather wear
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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West Castle Street
Kirkwall KW15 1GU, UK

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What To Expect

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Standing Stones of Stenness

We will stop to take a walk and have photo oppertunites round our earliest stone circle, erected about 5400 years ago. Just north of Standing Stones we have a small neolithic village called Barnhouse, unlike Skara Brae this was only in use for a few centuries dating from 3115BC to 2875BC.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ring of Brodgar

As we continue our descent into our neolithic past we come to our biggest stone circle, The Ring of Brodgar part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. We believe this magnificent stone circle is the last of the great Neolithic Monuments built on the Ness dating back to 2500BC and 2000BC. These are 5000 years older than Stone Henge and Pyramids of Giza.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Skara Brae

We will arrive at Skara Brae, our best preserved prehistoric Neolithic settlement in Western Europe. There are 9 surviving houses where you can imagine how life used to be, within these houses you can see where the slept, had their fires and even built in furniture. With your admission ticket you can visit Skaill House a 17th century mansion.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Yesnaby Cliffs

We will take a drive to see spectacular views as well as seeing our sea and bird life at yesnaby, where you can feel like your on the edge of the world.If your feeling up to it we can take a walk to Yesnaby Castle, a delicate sea stack not far from the car park. The ground may be uneven and can be slippy so please enjoy the views at a safe distance.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Scorradale Road

We can have a photo oppertunity at Scorradale looking towards Hoy hills, Stromness and views across Scapa Flow.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Italian Chapel

After a scenic 25 minute drive from Orphir we will embark towards The Italian Chapel which was built out of scrap by the Italian Prisoners of War who also helped to construct the Churchill Barriers in WW2.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Scapa Distillery

An optional excursion to experience a taste of local craftsmanship to a nearby Local Distillery "Scapa", allowing you to explore their shop and enjoy a sampling of their spirits.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • If you have problems with walking please let me know so I can adjust itinerary to suit needs
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scapa Tours?

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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Emergency weather wear
  • Private transportation
  • Guests have the option to visit the Italian. Admission to this site will be complimentary for our tour participants
  • As part of our tour, the fees for Skara Brae will be paid for our tour participants
  • Midge repellent if required
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If you have problems with walking please let me know so I can adjust itinerary to suit needs
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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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).

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