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Cycling around Birsay
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Hobbister, Mainland
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Looking at the Hoy cliffs from the ferry, Orkney
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The Old Man of Hoy
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The Ring of Brodgar, Mainland
Take a tour of Orkney and let local experts fill you in on the secrets of these fascinating islands. Choose from a range of different tour operators offering guided tours, wildlife tours and history tours.
Whether you are interested in the local Orkney wildlife, want to learn about archaeology or are looking for a general introduction to the beautiful Orkney islands, there’s plenty of options. Join a walking tour, jump on a bus or boat tour or even get in the water and learn more about this truly captivating part of Scotland.
There are a variety of tours available. You can take a guided history tour to learn more of the Neolithic, Viking and wartime heritage of Orkney, step onboard a boat and explore the islands via the water, or enjoy a tour of local excavations with an archaeologist.
Visit Ness Battery to hear of Orkney’s involvement in both World Wars, discover the islands on a walking tour or see the internationally important wildlife in this region with a wildlife tour.
Use the listings provided to find the perfect tour for you and start planning your trip.
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Orkney Uncovered
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Kirkwall
'Orkney Uncovered' is a unique, new tour company offering War History Tours and Neolithic Tours in Orkney. See the Italian Chapel, Churchill Barriers, Blockships, HMS Royal Oak resting places, Airfields, Bunkers, Blast Shelters and much more.
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Orkney Attractions
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Stromness
As well as offering Peatfire Tales evenings, which offer an insight into Orkney Folklore, John and Lynn and now proud to offer Guided Walks through Stromness. Stromness is a waterfront town with a rich history.
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Ness Battery
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Stromness
Now open for guided tours, Ness Battery is a remarkable relic of Orkney's wartime past. The tour includes the the mess hall, featuring the famous painted mural. This is a brand new attraction for Orkney, and one not to be missed!
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Wilderness Scotland - Walking on Orkney
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Orkney
Take the ‘Wilderness Walking - The Orkney Isles’ tour with Wilderness Scotland.
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Westraak Tours
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Tour Guides
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Dawn Star Boat Trips
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Boat Tour
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Orkney Aspects Tour Services
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Orkney
Orkney Aspects' tours are different to those offered by many other companies, as each tour is planned around what you wish to experience in Orkney.
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Great Orkney Tours
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Tankerness
You want to see Orkney but don’t want to be lost in a crowd of other tourists: then a personal tour is just what you’re looking for
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Pettlandssker Boat Trips
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Boat Tour
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South Ronaldsay
Why not join one of our daily boat trips when you visit Orkney? Leaving from Burwick Harbour, South Ronaldsay, the trip will incorporate a tour around some of the islands.
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Explore Orkney
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Finstown
Enjoy the wonders of holidays in Orkney with these all-inclusive structured day trips. Uncover fascinating tombs, learn about the Vikings and explore Neolithic sites.
