This is a private tour, tailored to your interests and schedule. 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. Continue to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, one of Europe’s best-preserved Stone Age settlements, and delve into the mysteries of its history. Next, visit the Ring of Brodgar, an impressive stone circle set amidst the stunning Orkney landscape. Learn about its significance as a prehistoric ceremonial site before heading to the Standing Stones of Stenness, another enigmatic stone circle steeped i...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local tour guide
Transportation
Lunch
Entrance fees not included
Itinerary
1
Kirkwall
The tour guide will pick you up in Kirkwalland ensure everyone is ready for the upcoming round-trip. The total transportation time of the round-trip is allocated here.
2 hours
2
Yesnaby Cliffs
Yesnaby is a rugged and dramatic coastal area located on the west coast of the Orkney Islands, known for its towering sea stacks and breathtaking cliffs. Visitors can enjoy picturesque walks along the coastline, taking in the stunning seascapes and abundant birdlife that thrive in this natural wonderland.
30 minutes
3
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
Skara Brae is an ancient Neolithic village located on the Mainland of Orkney. This exceptionally well-preserved site, dating back to around 3100 BCE, provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of its prehistoric inhabitants, showcasing remarkably intact stone-built houses and artifacts, making it one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the British Isles.
30 minutes
4
Ring of Brodgar
The Ring of Brodgar is a prehistoric stone circle and henge monument situated on the Mainland of Orkney. Dating back to the Neolithic period, it consists of 27 standing stones arranged in a circular formation, surrounded by a circular ditch and bank, and it is considered one of the most significant and mysterious megalithic sites in the British Isles.
30 minutes
5
Standing Stones of Stenness
This ancient monument consists of four massive upright stones arranged in a rectangular formation, with a large hearth at its center, and it is believed to have served as a ceremonial or ritualistic site during the Neolithic era.
30 minutes
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall
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This is a private tour, tailored to your interests and schedule. 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. Continue to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, one of Europe’s best-preserved Stone Age settlements, and delve into the mysteries of its history. Next, visit the Ring of Brodgar, an impressive stone circle set amidst the stunning Orkney landscape. Learn about its significance as a prehistoric ceremonial site before heading to the Standing Stones of Stenness, another enigmatic stone circle steeped i...
