Orkney Day Trip - Starts in Stromness

5.0
(180 reviews)
Scotland

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

⚠️ 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.

What's Included

Bottled water
Skara Brae / Skaill House
Lunch
Gratuities
Ferry Fares
Italian Chapel (optional stop instead of Free Time in Kirkwall)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Orkney Travel minibus at Stromness Travel Centre

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Yesnaby Cliffs

    Photo Stop at the dramatic Cliff's of Yesnaby

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Skara Brae

    Guided Tour of 5,000 year old village Skara Brae. Free time to explore Skaill House, visitor centre or have a bite to eat.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ring of Brodgar

    Guided Tour around the Neolithic stone circle the Ring of Brodgar

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Standing Stones of Stenness

    Guided Tour of Standing Stones of Stenness

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kirkwall

    Free time to explore Orkney's main town of Kirkwall

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Scapa Flow (Pass by)

    Drive around and learn about Scapa Flow's war history.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Orkney Travel

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Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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