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Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

By Historic Orkney
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp11.217.092 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

I provide a technical, high-context immersion into the Northern Isles, bypassing the standard sightseeing loop. Grounded in archaeology and archival research, I offer an intelligently paced exploration from Neolithic heartlands to the naval legacy of Scapa Flow.

I avoid off-the-shelf itineraries and scripted lectures. Using a dedicated MPV platform (max 4 guests), the circuit is recalibrated in real-time to prioritise the quiet, elemental scale of the sites.

We move at your pace, allowing for genuine flexibility to deep-dive into specific interests. You leave with a grounded understanding of how these sites connect into a single, living storey. Whether navigating cruise logistics or staying locally, the day is optimised for your timeframe.

Logistics: This booking covers the base guiding rate; site tickets for Skara Brae are managed separately to ensure synced entry.

To view our signature routes and services, search Historic Orkney online.

Activity location

  • The Italian Chapel
    • Lamb Holm,
    • KW17 2RT, St. Mary's, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • VisitScotland Kirkwall iCentre
    • West Castle Street
    • KW15 1GU, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
Rp11.217.092 x 1 TravellerRp11.217.092
Total
Price is Rp11.217.092
Until Tue, 17 Mar
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What's included, what's not

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    Wet weather clothing
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Private transport
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    Private Guide
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    Service charge
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    Lunch
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    Site tickets

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Italian Chapel

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
A scenic navigation of the historic Churchill Barriers with a stop at the Italian Chapel. We trace the wartime legacy of the Eastern Approaches with strategic timing for clear, unhurried photos of this resilient masterpiece.

Scapa Flow (Pass by)

Iconic views over the sheltered natural harbour. We trace the silent naval history and the enduring legacy of the Churchill Barriers with a strategic vantage point overlooking the Western Approaches.

Scorradale Road

  • 10m
A breath-taking panorama from the crest of the Orphir hills. One side reveals the "Dark and Lofty" hills of Hoy and the harbour of Stromness, while the other offers a vast perspective of Scapa Flow and the southern isles.

Unstan Chambered Cairn

  • 20m
Explore a 5,300-year-old Neolithic burial mound. A profound, intimate encounter with ancient craftsmanship and human-scale history. Note: Access involves a low entrance and may not be possible for those with limited mobility.

Yesnaby Cliffs

  • 15m
A dramatic photo stop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Experience the raw power of the sea against the archipelago, with sheer sea stacks and open horizons shaped by geology and time.

Skara Brae

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit one of Orkney’s top attractions: the 5,000-year-old Neolithic village of Skara Brae. The best-preserved in Europe, it is a remarkably intact lived space revealed by the Atlantic sands and explored through a specialist lens.

Ring of Brodgar

  • 20m
Visit the world-renowned henge and stone circle at the epicentre of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage site. An ethereal landscape of towering monoliths, this ritual masterpiece is explored as a single, connected narrative of ancient belief.

Kirkwall

  • 10m
Time permitting, enjoy some unhurried time in the capital before drop-off. A chance to explore the medieval heart of the town, from the towering red sandstone of St Magnus Cathedral to the hidden old wynds.

Location

Activity location

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    The Italian Chapel
    • Lamb Holm,
    • KW17 2RT, St. Mary's, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    VisitScotland Kirkwall iCentre
    • West Castle Street
    • KW15 1GU, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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