Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Scotland

7 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discovering Orkney without your own vehicle can be tricky, but this private car tour makes exploring easy. After a convenient pickup, travel with a local driver who was born and bred in Orkney. Along the way, gain insight into local history and visit key landmarks, including St Magnus Cathedral, Skara Brae, Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, and the Standing Stones of Stenness.

Swap crowded bus tours for a private car tour of Orkney
Ride comfortably in a spacious vehicle—such as a SUV or 4WD
Learn as you ride through entertaining guide stories
A private tour means a more personalized experience

What's Included

Private transportation
Local Guide

Lunch
Gratuities
Admission Fee - Site tickets to Skara Brae and Maeshowe

£35.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

I will be holding a sign with the lead travellers initials on it.

Meeting point

VisitScotland Kirkwall iCentre
The Travel Centre, W Castle St, Kirkwall KW15 1GU, UK
Please wait in a visible area away so I can locate you. The best place is inside the waiting room.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Saint Magnus Cathedral

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scapa Flow (Pass By)

Unstan Chambered Cairn

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yesnaby Cliffs

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Skara Brae

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Merkister Hotel

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ring of Brodgar

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Standing Stones of Stenness

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 20 reviews

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As a travel advisor I'll be sending more clients to Calum!

Ladonna_S, May 2026

I booked this trip for my clients who wanted a specific itinerary and Calum not only delivered, but he also hit it out the ballpark. My clients said it was the highlight of their 14 day trip to Scotland. Book with confidence!

Fabulous experience - highly recommend.

Sandra_T, Apr 2026

Great experience having the insights of a local that brings a better perspective to each sight visited. Highly recommend

Great local guide

Adrienne_E, Jul 2025

Callum was an amazing guide. His knowledge and insight made our visit. He tailored the tour to fit our interests so it was a perfect day! I highly recommend him for an interesting day with a local touch.