Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Places to go

Things to do

Accommodation

Travel & planning

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

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Ring of Brodgar, Orkney’s 5,000-year-old ceremonial stone circle

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Ring of Brodgar

Orkney Highlights

Private Orkney Highlights Tour — from £600 total (entry tickets included). Up to 8 guests — just £99pp with a full group. Visit Skara Brae, Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, St Magnus Cathedral, Scapa Flow, Churchill Barriers & Italian Chapel.

Orkney compresses eight millennia of human story into a landscape of sea, sky, and stone. On this private highlights tour you’ll cross Mainland Orkney in comfort, linking the places that define the islands’ character — prehistory in the round, Norse heritage in red sandstone, and the wartime imprint of Scapa Flow.

At the UNESCO Heart of Neolithic Orkney, the great circles of the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar rise from moorland between two lochs. Nearby, Skara Brae reveals everyday life more than 5,000 years ago, its stone beds and hearths preserved by sand until a winter storm brought them back to light. A short walk away, the Barnhouse settlement adds quiet detail to the wider ceremonial landscape. Together these places sketch a world both sophisticated and mysterious.

The story moves forward in Kirkwall’s St Magnus Cathedral, founded by Norse earls in the 12th century, where red sandstone pillars hold centuries of island memory. On the southern edge of Mainland, the causeways of the Churchill Barriers stride across the entrances to Scapa Flow, reminders of Orkney’s pivotal role in two world wars. Not far away, the Italian Chapel — transformed from a Nissen hut by Italian POWs — offers a gentler counterpoint in paint and devotion. (These are the typical stops for this route.)

Because the tour is private, the pace is yours: time to linger among the stones, pause for photographs, or follow a question a little further. The itinerary typically runs around five hours and can be shaped to meet ferry or cruise timings, keeping logistics simple for day-trippers and longer-stay visitors alike.

This is Orkney in one sweep — archaeology, architecture, coastline, and the threads that bind them — guided by someone who knows how to read the islands.

Informazioni coronavirus

Safe Travels

Questo business ha confermato di avere adottato i protocolli introdotti dal Consiglio Mondiale dei Viaggi e del Turismo (WTTC) ed assicurato di continuare a rispettarli anche in futuro. Il marchio “Safe Travel” viene conferito tramite autovalutazone e non é una certificazione.

A partire da £99 per adulto

Giorni di partenza

  • Lunedì
  • Martedì
  • Mercoledì
  • Giovedì
  • Venerdì
  • Sabato
  • Domenica

Gennaio — Dicembre

Prenota ora

Contatti

Tour Orkney

2 Victoria House
Back Road
Stromness
Orkney
United Kingdom
KW16 3AJ
Vedere informazioni sulla compagnia

Tour information

Partenza

  • Orkney

Durata

½ Day

Transporto

  • Minibus

Tipo

  • Private

Lingue

  • English

Temi

  • Archaeology
  • History

Prezzi dei tour

A partire da £99 Per adulto

Prenota ora

I prezzi sono soggetti a variazioni a seconda della stagione

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Tour Orkney

Informazioni sulla compagnia

Tour Orkney

Days full of history, wonder & laughter. Tour Orkney offers private guided journeys across the islands, from Neolithic stone circles to Viking cathedrals and wild Atlantic cliffs. Join local guide Ciaran for an adventure through the ages. Whether you have a single day or a longer stay, we’ll help you see Orkney at its best. Vivid, monumental and unforgettable.

Reti sociali

Visita Tour Orkney

Orari di apertura

0800-1730 Mon-Sun

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Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Places to go

Things to do

Accommodation

Travel & planning

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

Your pictures of Scotland

Share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

JavaScript needs to be enabled to see social media images for this place. You can turn this on in your browser settings.

Join our Newsletter Clan

Get Scotland inspiration direct to your inbox. Don't miss the inside track from our Scotland experts on exciting trip ideas, unique attractions and hidden gems loved by locals.

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