Top 20 Experiences in kirkwall
Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall
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. 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. On our last stop you will have the chance to visit and learn about Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin. What an end to a wonderful tour! Max 14 pax( adjustable times based on the schedule of your cruise) WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!
From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour
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 PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!!
Orkney Trike Tours of Orkney
Welcome to Orkney Trike Tours it's not where you end up on Orkney, but the journey there that is just as important. Orkney Trike Tours offers you an exclusive, exciting, unique and a fun way of exploring the beautiful islands of Orkney. Don’t be just a tourist in a car or a coach, stand out from the crowd and arrive in style. We promise a bit more than just a tour - we give you the “journey” across Orkney. Most but not all, of our tours usually last from 1/2 day to a full day. Tours are can be themed such as Neolithic Orkney, Spirits of Orkney, Orkney wildlife, Orkney at War or a tour tailored to your personal interests. Not sure what there is to see then take a scenic tours showing the wonderful variety of attractions that Orkney has to offer.
Kirkwall Private Walking Tour
For this tour you need to take the shuttle bus from the pier to the city centre. Kirkwall is the largest town in Orkney, an archipelago in the north of mainland Scotland. What to expect – your local guide will take you around Kirkwall, the largest town in Orkney, which is situated on the northern coast of mainland Orkney We will explore St. Magnus Cathedral founded in 1137 by the Viking, Earl Rognvald, in honour of his uncle St Magnus. Then we will visit two buildings full of history in the heart of Kirkwall: Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace. Bishop’s Palace is one of the best - preserved buildings from medieval times. Once this visit is finished, we will head to Albert Street. Your local guide will meet you up at the meeting point and take you back to the ship. PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!! Included: Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace