12 Best Tourist spots & Things to Do in Kirkwall | Apr 2025

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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.

4.51 (43 reviews)

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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.

4.80 (44 reviews)

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Shore Excursion Kirkwall Small Group Highlights of Orkney

A small group tour of the Orkney Islands offers a uniquely intimate and personalized experience for cruise guests. Unlike larger tour groups, a smaller group size allows for greater flexibility in itinerary planning and more personalized attention from knowledgeable guides.

5.00 (2 reviews)

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Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour

Stepping back in time and delving into the rich tapestry of Orkney’s past with our expertly guided tours. The Orkney Islands are a treasure trove of Neolithic wonders, boasting some of the world’s most well-preserved archaeological sites.

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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.

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Tours of Neolithic Orkney

This is a private tour. You will be picked up and driven around the islands, taking in the Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, Unstan Cairn and a trip out to see the cliffs at Yesnaby.

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Taxi Tours in Orkney

Scenic Orkney on the Orkney Islands - comfortable touring and convenient travel to any destination on our beautiful islands.

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Bespoke Private Guided Tours

My tours, including sites like the Skara Brae, Italian Chapel, Scapa Flow, Broch of Gurness, Brough of Birsay, Marwick Head, Yesnaby Cliffs, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, and many more are unique for several reasons: Skara Brae is Europe's best-preserved prehistoric village, dating back over 5,000 years.

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Scapa Tours

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.

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Private Half Day Tour in Orkney

These tours, which include sites like the Italian Chapel, Yesnaby Cliffs, Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, and the Unstan Burial Tomb are unique for several reasons.

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Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall

Explore the ancient wonders of Orkney on a captivating private tour from Kirkwall. The journey will take you to the dramatic coastal cliffs of Yesnaby, where you’ll witness breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and sea stacks.

5.00 (5 reviews)

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Orkney Spirits A Whiskey Journey Through Time

Embark on “Orkney Spirits” a tour blending Orkney’s ancient historical sites with its proud whiskey heritage. Start in the bustling town of Kirkwall, exploring its Viking past and magnificent cathedral.