Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Your tour will immerse you in everything Orkney. Travelling back in time over 5000 years you will get a real insight into life in this Northerly archipelago. Your guide lives and works in Orkney and will be on hand throughout the day. Paul has a real passion for wildlife and will help you spot some of our most unique and interesting species. Your guide also runs a food manufacturing business in Orkney. So you will get lots of locally made treats on the day. And a real insight into what makes Orkney such a world leading food and drink producer. The tour is delivered in an all electric Mercedes Evito so not only will your tour be comfortable and silent but you will travel in as green a way as possible. You will also learn about and see Orkneys world leading renewable industry in action. This tour is a great taster for those with only a short time in Orkney.
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Site entrance fees at Skara Brae (£12/person) and Italian chapel (£3.50/person)
Gratuities- This is at the discretion of the guest
The tour stops at a local eatery a typical lunch will cost around £10-£20
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We can organise other pick up points at most places on Orkney Mainland.
Traveler pickup
Harbour St, Kirkwall KW15 1HU, UK
Kirkwall Airport, United Kingdom
The Italian Chapel, St. Mary's, United Kingdom Guided tour around this highly ornate chapel built by Italian prisoners of war 30 minutes
Scapa Flow, Kirkwall, United Kingdom Take the panoramic route around the worlds largest natural harbour. Known as Skalpai Floi by the Vikings, discover why this body of water was so significant to them and the British in both world wars 30 minutes
Standing Stones of Stenness, Stenness, United Kingdom Guided tour around this 3100 BC henge monument site. 30 minutes
Ring of Brodgar, Stromness, United Kingdom Henge site. Visit this large circle of Neolithic Stones dating back to 3000 BC. Originally there were 60 stones, 27 remain today. Great place to spot Curlews, Oyster Catchers and Sky Larks. 60 minutes
Skara Brae, Stromness, United Kingdom 3100 BC. See great presentations, the Neolithic House mock-up and guided walk to and around the Neolithic Village. Amazing views of the Atlantic. 90 minutes
Brough Of Birsay, Birsay, United Kingdom Dependent on tidal times – to be advised. Short drive to the Brough of Birsay. Walk over the causeway at low tide to access this island. Visit a Pictish and Viking settlement from the 7th-13th Centuries. Fantastic views over the Birsay coastline. 60 minutes
Orkney Islands, United Kingdom We will spend some of our tour travelling between sites. This is a great opportunity to sit back and enjoy the comfort of a luxuy electric vehicle and watch the beautiful back drop of Orkney. Also, you will have Paul on hand to answer any questions. Lunch is not included in the tour but we will give time and stop somewhere to allow you to buy lunch. 120 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Carysands
01 Aug 2023
Great introduction to Orkney. Paul really knows his history! He’s a very engaging and friendly guide. He and Jane provided a first rate picnic lunch on the beach—an unforgettable day on our Scotland visit!
Rose W
18 Jul 2023
What a way to experience Orkney. Paul was friendly, informative and got us into all the locations we wanted to visit. Be sure to use JP Orkney tours to maximize your Scottish vacation. Plus, Paul and Jane make some tasty snacks and jams. Great value so don’t miss out.
A3910YJjennya
18 Jul 2023
Paul and his wife Jane made our private tour from Kirkwall around the Neolithic sites on Orkney a very special day. Our cruise ship docked late but fortunately departed late so our pre booked tour went ahead. Great guide with awesome picnic dinner from their organic farm supplied and consumed in spectacular scenery and visit to the farm. Superb knowledge of area great humour and all little comforts catered for both of us.
Visit to Skail house lots fun do not miss and Scara Brae is just beautiful. Blessed by great weather it was a stand alone day in what could have been a tour disaster. Thank you Paul and Jane. Awesome day. More than highly recommended ???? ✨️
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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