Orkney Private Full day Tour

Departure Point Behind kirkwall information centre bus station stand 5 Look out for a White Black and orange minivan with inscription of Experience Orkney on it. Return Details Behind kirkwall information centre bus station stand 5 Look out for a White Black and orange minivan with inscription of Experience Orkney on it. Duration 6 hours - 8 hours Languages Available Audio guide - English Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Skara Brae Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to around 3100 BCE Skara Brae provides a remarkable glimpse into the daily life of early humans during the Neolithic period long before the construction of the Egyptian pyramids or Stonehenge. The site is often compared to a prehistoric version of a modern suburb highlighting its significance in understanding human history and settlement patterns during the Stone Age. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Stop At: Standing Stones of Stenness Stenness Stones of Stenness is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney which also includes other ancient sites such as Skara Brae the Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe. The Standing Stones of Stenness date back to around 3000 BCE making them older than Stonehenge in England. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Ring of Brodgar Brodgar B9055 Stromness The Ring of Brodgar is one of the most impressive and significant archaeological sites in Europe dating back to the late Neolithic period around 2500 BCE to 2000 BCE. This ancient monument is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney which also includes other major sites like Skara Brae and Maeshowe. The stones are large some reaching up to 4 meters (13 feet) in height and the circle measures approximately 104 meters (341 feet) in diameter making it one of the largest stone circles in the British Isles. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Unstan Chambered Cairn Unstan Tomb is a chambered cairn a type of tomb constructed from large stones and covered with a mound of earth. Unstan Tomb is a prehistoric burial site located on the Orkney Islands Scotland and is part of the rich archaeological landscape that makes up the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tomb is located on the island of Stenness and dates to around 2500 BCE during the late Neolithic period. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: The Italian Chapel Lamb Holm St. Mary's Italian Chapel was originally built by Italian prisoners of war (POWs) during World War II. In 1942 approximately 1200 Italian POWs were brought to Orkney to work on the construction of the Churchill Barriers a series of causeways built to protect the naval base at Scapa Flow from enemy attacks.The Italian prisoners many of whom were skilled artisans created the chapel using the materials available to them such as scrap metal wood and concrete as well as their own creativity and resourcefulness.The Italian Chapel is not only a piece of art but also a symbol of hope and resilience. During the war the chapel provided the Italian POWs with a place of solace and spiritual refuge. Despite the harsh conditions of captivity they poured their heart and soul into building the chapel Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Yesnaby Cliffs Yesnaby Rd Stromness These dramatic cliffs offer some of the most breathtaking coastal views in the Orkney archipelago. The area is renowned for its geological features including impressive rock formations and sea stacks that have been shaped by centuries of erosion. The cliffs are composed mainly of sandstone and are home to a variety of seabird species making it a popular spot for birdwatching. Puffins guillemots and kittiwakes are often seen nesting along the cliffs in the summer months. The site offers a sense of wilderness and isolation making it a must-see for visitors to Orkney who appreciate natural beauty and dramatic landscapes. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Broch of Gurness Evie The Brough of Birsay is a small tidal island located off the northern coast of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. This fascinating archaeological site is accessible by foot during low tide via a causeway that links it to the mainland. The island is renowned for its rich history having been a strategic location throughout various periods particularly the Norse era.The Brough of Birsay has been inhabited for thousands of years with evidence of both Pictish and Norse settlements. It was once a thriving centre of power for the Norse in Orkney particularly during the Viking Age (around 8th to 12th centuries).The island is also known for its rich wildlife including seabirds and seals making it a popular destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers. The surrounding waters are home to various marine species. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Broch of Gurness Evie The Broch of Gurness is a