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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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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Boat Tour
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Birsay
Orkney Archaeology Tours - for your perfect Orkney holiday. We offer all-inclusive hotel based small group holidays and private tours led by professional archaeologists who are also qualified Orkney Tourist Guides.
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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.
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Orkney
Take the ‘Wilderness Walking - The Orkney Isles’ tour with Wilderness Scotland.
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Kirkwall
Awaken your imagination and sense of adventure with an escape to the enchanting Orkney and Shetland Isles.
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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!
Boat Tour
Stromness
Boat tours from Stromness - we'll take you to see the Old Man of Hoy, or sea angling, bird watching or trout fishing.