3-Day Orkney Explorer Tour from Inverness
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Orkney's ancient stone circles
- Visit the Neolithic village of Skara Brae
- Discover the Ring of Brodgar's standing stones
- Tour the historic St Magnus Cathedral
- Enjoy scenic views of the Orkney Islands
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tours of Orkney's historic sites
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Orkney
- Transportation via comfortable coach
- Meals and personal expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Accommodation is shared; private rooms may be available upon request.
- Tour involves walking; a moderate level of fitness is beneficial.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS
- Skara Brae - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
- Maeshowe - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
- Italian Chapel – We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/single). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
Traveler reviews
Great your of the Orkneys
Nick was a wonderful guide, with loads of information and funny stories. Lots of stops to break up the long drive.
Great tour - very poor hotel service
Great tour with Rabbies minibus. Amazing sites. This part would rate 5 stars. Hotel Orkney a real disappointment. Supposedly 3-star hotel. Our room was far too hot. The corridors and dining room (and some bedrooms of other people) were very cold. Our toilet didnt flush properly. Room service made our beds but did not clean the bathroom or replace towel left on floor. One person on this tour had only cold water in the shower. Hotel breakfast quite good.
Informative Neolithic sites tour
This tour provides access to a bunch of neolithic sites on Orkney, so if this is your thing (its definitely mine!) this would be the tour for you.
Exceptional experience!
Terrific experience! Our driver, Scotty, was first rate- very knowledgeable, professional and engaging. He was very accommodating with pick ups, drop offs and answering a myriad of questions. Excellent, safe driver. His knowledge of the area and its history was exceptional. Took us to a few extra places which were not on the formal itinerary. All of the historical Neolithic sites were fascinating. Just as importantly, everyone on the bus had fun. We would highly recommend this tour.
Orkney trip with Kev
It was an amazing Easter weekend with kev! Kev was an absolute legend. He made us laugh throughout. His stories were fun to hear. I have really got to give it to him, it was no small feat to entertain 8 single ladies and a dog. Enjoyed the hike to Yesnaby, was enthralled by 5000 year old neolithic history at Ring of Brodgar, stone circles of Stenness, Skara Brae, Maeshowe chambered cairn and the story of viking runes.