Overview
Tours of Orkney by qualified accredited Orkney Guides - to book your tour please visit our website at www.otga.co.uk
The Orkney Tourist Guides Association (OTGA) is a membership organisation open to those who have successfully completed the Orkney Regional Affiliate training course of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association, passed a series of written and practical examinations, and been awarded the coveted Green Badge.
Only those guides who hold this qualification are permitted to describe themselves as qualified Orkney Tourist Guides.
Many of our guides are experts in their own field - among our members we have archaeologists, doctors, farmers, folklorists, historians, marine biologists, storytellers, teachers - the chances are if you have a special interest we have a specialist to guide you!
As members of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association all our guides are fully insured for public liability and professional indemnity, and adhere to a strict code of conduct.
All of our guides are happy to join you in your own vehicle for your tour, and all offer walking tours of our historic towns.
Some of our guides are driver-guides with their own fully licensed and insured touring vehicles.
A number of guides are fluent in foreign languages, and have passed the examinations required before they are permitted to guide in that language.
Among our members are those who offer other services, such as corporate hospitality, cruise ship shore excursions, holidays and itinerary planning.
With an Orkney Tourist Guides Association guide you will enjoy the benefits of genuine Orcadian warmth and hospitality, knowledgeable and interesting information throughout your tour, and a guarantee that every effort will be made to ensure that your tour itinerary runs smoothly and meets your requirements.