I will pick up to 4 passengers up from any location In Kirkwall or from the Ferry ports of Stromness or St Margarets Hope on the Orkney mainland, This short tour is ideal for those visiting the island on a day trip via the link ferries from the Scottish mainland or visiting via cruise liner.

We will then pass by or stop at many sites around Orkney, the duration and number of sites is totally up to You! I run my base tour at 4 hours but I would be more than happy to extend this on the day at an additional cost. I operate all of my tours as a hybrid of a guided tour and with free time to explore sites at your own pace. I will provide local knowledge from a lifetime of experience and information on Orkney history for the duration of the tour.

Below is an example itinerary of My standard 4 hour tour leaving Kirkwall at 0900 hrs (Assumed start time unless informed otherwise)

9 am - Leave pickup location and pass by The Iconic St Magnus Cathedral and the Bishops/ Bishop's Palaces

• Drive past the HMS Royal Oak memorial and the iconic natural harbour of Scapa Flow

• Drive over Scorradale road for a fantastic photo opportunity of Stromness and Hoy

• Visit Unstan Tomb with time to explore the site (20 mins)

• Visit the cliffs of Yesnaby for another photo opportunity (20 mins)

10:30 am - Visit Scara Brae prehistoric village and Skaill House with variable time to explore at your leisure (60 minutes). There is a cafe on site and toilets.
(Update April 24) please ensure tickets are reserved online for here at the time of booking the tour as capacity can be reached.

• Visit the ring of brodgar for a chance to explore one of the great monuments on foot (20 mins)

• Pass by the Standing stones of Stenness and the iconic Maes Howe

• Visit the Italian Chapel via the Churchill barriers for a chance to explore some more history and get more photos (20 mins)

1 pm - Base tour end

I do not enforce strict timings or set routes on my tours to allow visitors the time and freedom to explore sights at their own pace and enjoy their trip but I will always be around to assist in the event of an issue.

Please ensure at the time of booking there is a pickup location and start time filled in or alternatively contact me to let me know what cruise ship/flight you are booked on and an estimated tour start time.

(Update Feb 24) If any further information is required please contact Me on Whatsapp or via email on calum@historicorkney.com. I am having difficulty replying to customers who contact me through the message platform.