Orkney Day Trip - Starts in Stromness
- 5h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
⚠️ PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING This tour departs from Stromness Travel Centre and is timed around the NorthLink Ferry from Scrabster, making it ideal for passengers visiting Orkney for the day, as well as visitors already staying in Orkney who can travel to Stromness for the start. This tour does NOT depart from Kirkwall. If you are arriving by cruise ship in Kirkwall, please do NOT book this tour. Cruise ships dock approximately 15 miles (25 minutes) from the departure point. Instead, please book our West Mainland Tour, which is designed specifically for cruise guests. Enjoy a full day exploring Orkney's spectacular scenery, Neolithic sites, Yesnaby Cliffs, the Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness and Skara Brae before returning to Stromness in time for the afternoon ferry to Scrabster.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Skara Brae / Skaill House
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Ferry Fares
- Italian Chapel (optional stop instead of Free Time in Kirkwall)
Itinerary
Photo Stop at the dramatic Cliff's of Yesnaby
Guided Tour of 5,000 year old village Skara Brae. Free time to explore Skaill House, visitor centre or have a bite to eat.
Guided Tour around the Neolithic stone circle the Ring of Brodgar
Guided Tour of Standing Stones of Stenness
Free time to explore Orkney's main town of Kirkwall
Drive around and learn about Scapa Flow's war history.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet Orkney Travel minibus at Stromness Travel Centre
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Orkney Travel
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CRUISE SHIP GUESTS DUE TO LOCATION OF STARTING POINT
- Please note: The seats in our vehicle are between 48cm and 51cm wide. While there is generous legroom, the seat width may feel restrictive for some guests. If you think this may affect your comfort, you're welcome to purchase an additional seat. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns – we're happy to help.
- Lunch is available at Skara Brae café and Kirkwall, however, we do suggest you bring some lunch with you to give you more time at the sites.
How it compares in United Kingdom, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 91 day trips we list in United Kingdom, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 91.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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