Orkney Highlights Private Tour

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About this activity

Get ready to delve deep into Orkney's incredible past with a heritage tour from Scapa Tours! We offer an unparalleled way to explore the island's rich archaeological, Viking, and wartime history, ensuring a captivating and comfortable experience.

Why choose Scapa Tours for your Orkney Heritage adventure?

Airport & Hotel Transfers Ports of Call Tours Private Drivers Shore Excursions New Product Port Pickup Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Scapa Taxis

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Emergency weather wear
Included: Bottled water
Included: Admission fees: Italian Chapel
Included: Midge Repellent
Included: Admission fees: Skara Brae

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Standing Stones of Stenness

30 min

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.
Ring of Brodgar

30 min

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.
Skara Brae

one hour Admission included

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.
Yesnaby Cliffs

30 min

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.
Stop 5

Passing by

We can have a photo oppertunity at Scorradale looking towards Hoy hills, Stromness and views across Scapa Flow.
The Italian Chapel

30 min Admission included

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.
Scapa Distillery

one hour

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.