Kirkwall Walking Tour
Le descrizioni sono mostrate in inglese.
- 3–4 ore
- Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 h prima
- Guida in inglese
- Conferma immediata
In evidenza
Kirkwall is the capital of the Orkney Islands in Scotland and a hub for its rich history, marked by key historical sites, including Saint Magnus Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, and the Earls' Palace. Saint Magnus Cathedral is a striking example of medieval architecture, built in the 12th century. Located adjacent to Saint Magnus Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace is a significant historical building from the 12th century, originally the residence of the Bishop of Orkney. It was once a grand residence but now remains in ruins, with remnants of the stone structure, including walls, doorways, and arches, still visible. The Earls' Palace, also located in Kirkwall, was built in the early 17th century by Earl Patrick Stewart. This impressive Renaissance-style building once served as the residence of the Earl of Orkney and was known for its grand design. These landmarks collectively highlight Kirkwall's historical importance and the island's rich Norse and Scottish heritage.
Incluso
Cosa è incluso
- Bottled water
- Entry Fee for Bishop and Earls Palaces
- Wheelchair accessible to Saint Magnus Cathedral
- Guide
Cosa non è incluso
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- No Wheelchair accessibility to Bishop and Earls Palaces
Itinerario
1200 years of Viking History before Orkney and Shetland were handed over to Great Britain, we will see, The Girnel, The Inner Outer harbours, Kirkwall Hotel, The Press Gang, The Old Hall and the Saint Olaf's Kirk, The Bridge in the town, The Big Tree, where the Castle used to be, The old market Square, Saint Manguns cathedral, Bishop and Earls Palaces, and finally to the Museum.
Cancellazione
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio, con rimborso totale.
Recensioni
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I voti arrivano da 1 recensioni raccolte dal nostro partner di prenotazione. Sono parole dei viaggiatori, nell’ordine in cui sono state scritte — mai riordinate per far apparire meglio l’esperienza.
Da sapere prima di partire
- Punto d’incontro
- Go to the Kirkwall information centre, at the back of it , is the bus station stands, loo for bus station stands 5
- Prelievo
- Il prelievo è disponibile, oppure puoi raggiungere il punto di partenza.
- Tipo di biglietto
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Gestito da
- Experience Orkney
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kirkwall
- Its from-price is 169% above the median of the 18 experiences we list in Kirkwall.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 18.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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.
