Private Orkney Spirits A Whiskey Journey Through Time
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- 5 Stunden
- Führung auf Englisch
- Sofortige Bestätigung
- Private Tour
Highlights
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on “Orkney Spirits” a tour blending Orkney’s ancient historical sites with its proud whiskey heritage. Start in the bustling town of Kirkwall, exploring its Viking past and magnificent cathedral. Journey through time at the Neolithic sites of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar, then visit Skara Brae to connect with the island’s Stone Age inhabitants. Traverse the Churchill Barriers, poignant reminders of wartime resilience, and visit the Italian Chapel, a testament to human spirit and artistry. Conclude your tour with a visit to Scapa distillery, where traditional whiskey-making comes to life. This tour offers a unique blend of history and flavor. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience. Additionally, if the Scapa Distillery is closed, we will make an effort to arrange a visit to another distillery.
Leistungen
Inbegriffen
- Professional local tour guide
- Scapa Distillery Entrance Fee
- Transportation
Ablauf
Start with hotel pick-up for a hassle-free experience.
Visit the ancient Standing Stones of Stenness, part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. These megaliths are among the oldest in Britain, offering a glimpse into the island's deep past.
Continue to the Ring of Brodgar, a massive stone circle that dates back to the third millennium BC, encircled by a natural moat. It's a mystical site that complements the historical ambiance of your whiskey exploration.
Explore Skara Brae, a well-preserved prehistoric village that provides an extraordinary connection to Scotland’s ancient inhabitants and their daily lives.
Visit St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, a fine example of Romanesque architecture that was founded in 1137 and is known as the ‘Light of the North’.
Drive across the Churchill Barriers, historic WWII naval defences that now serve as road links between several islands in the Eastern Orkney archipelago.
Stop at the Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm, a beautiful symbol of hope and peace constructed by Italian prisoners of war during the Second World War.
Visit the Scapa distillery, one of Orkney’s two renowned whiskey distilleries. Experience a guided tour and savor the unique flavors of Scapa’s artisanal whiskeys.
End with a drop-off at your hotel, completing the journey.
Stornierung
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Gut zu wissen
- Abholung
- Die Abholung ist für alle inbegriffen.
- Ticketart
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Durchgeführt von
- Scotland
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kirkwall
- Its from-price is 364% above the median of the 18 experiences we list in Kirkwall.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Kirkwall
Kirkwall is the main town of Orkney, with a twelfth-century cathedral of red sandstone, ruined palaces, a working harbour and Neolithic sites close by.
Kirkwall is the capital of Orkney, on the largest island, the Mainland, facing a sheltered bay. Its centrepiece is St Magnus Cathedral, built of red and yellow sandstone and begun in 1137 by Earl Rognvald in honour of his uncle Magnus, with the ruined Bishop's and Earl's palaces beside it. Narrow flagstoned streets lined with grey stone shops run along the harbour, and the Orkney Museum occupies a sixteenth-century town house.
Top-ranked sights in Kirkwall: Ring of Brodgar, Italian Chapel, Scapa Flow.
