Orkney Islands Tours & Trips

Orkney's 5,000-year history comes alive, from Skara Brae village to Norse-influenced Kirkwall Cathedral. Two nights in the Viking capital of Kirkwall offer visits to the Italian Chapel, while ancient sites like the Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe tomb reveal prehistoric mysteries.

The 5,000-year-old Skara Brae village and mystical Ring of Brodgar stone circle showcase Orkney's ancient past. Maeshowe cairn reveals Viking runic inscriptions while the Italian Chapel tells its wartime story. Kirkwall serves as your base for exploring medieval cathedral and historic streets.

Your Orkney adventure spans 5,000 years with two nights at Bellavista Guest House in Kirkwall. UNESCO sites unfold before you, including Skara Brae village, Ring of Brodgar stone circle, and Maeshowe tomb with Viking inscriptions. The 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral awaits during free evening hours.

Head north from Inverness to Orkney's UNESCO-listed Neolithic sites, starting with Skara Brae's 5,000-year-old village where you'll see stone furniture and hidden chambers still intact. Walk among the ancient Stones of Stenness, then check out Kirkwall's Viking Cathedral and the Italian Chapel.

Your Kirkwall base provides access to Orkney's rich heritage, from Skara Brae Neolithic village to Ring of Brodgar standing stones. The wartime Italian Chapel, Churchill Barriers, and coastal walks on Hoy Island create unforgettable memories. Daily excursions feature both main island and Hoy's attractions.

Two nights at the Kirkwall Hotel place you in the heart of Orkney's heritage. The UNESCO-listed Heart of Neolithic Orkney showcases 5,000-year-old Skara Brae village and ancient stone circles at Brodgar. The 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral and charming Italian Chapel round out your visit.