Do I need to book in advance?
We strongly recommend that you book as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment.
Where do the tours depart?
Tours depart from the Stromness ferry terminal and the Palace Road bus stop (at the side entrance to St. Magnus Cathedral) in Kirkwall.
How many guests will be on tour with me?
You will tour with a small group of up to 16 like-minded travellers.
What is included in the price?
Transport in an executive touring vehicle with panoramic windows, Accredited Professional Orkney Driver-Guide who provides onboard commentary and personally guides you through the sites (except Maeshowe where Historic Scotland steward conducts your guided tour), and VAT. Site admissions, lunch, and ferry sailings can be included at an additional charge.
What does Accredited Professional Orkney Tour Guide mean?
Simply put, it means quality is assured. Accredited Professional Orkney Tour Guides are Scottish Tourist Guides Association (“STGA”) Regional Affiliate Green Badge Guides. STGA, the accrediting body for professional tourist guides in Scotland, sets the criteria for the extensive and rigorous guide training programme which includes topics of local relevance as well as development of interpersonal skills, and education on the selection and presentation of material. STGA Standards of Performance and Professional Code of Conduct are the foundation of the curriculum.
All employees of Wildabout Orkney are Accredited Professional Orkney Tour Guides who proudly wear their Green Badge, a symbol of their commitment to providing quality experiences for guests. Learn more About Us.
What site admissions will I have to pay?
2010 Admissions:
Site Adult OAP Child
Maeshowe £5.20 £4.20 £2.60
Skara Brae & Skaill House £6.70 £5.20 £3.25
Broch of Gurness £4.70 £3.70 £2.35
Do you stop for lunch?
We make a stop for lunch at a restaurant or café where guests may sample a Taste of Orkney.
Do you run tours in the winter?
Our tours operate year-round.
Do you require a minimum number of guests for each tour?
We require a minimum of 2 guests to operate a tour.
How are your tours CarbonZero?
First, we minimise our carbon dioxide emissions by reducing, re-using and recycling whenever possible. Then, we offset the remaining CO2 footprint through contributions to projects in Africa which either prevent the release of, or absorb, an amount of CO2 equivalent to our carbon footprint.
In addition, we strongly encourage you to offset your travel within the UK for only £3.25. Simply choose this option at the time of making your booking with us. Your funds will be used to supply energy saving light bulbs to communities in East Africa as part of the Low Carbon Village Project managed by co2balance.com.
Can I take a day trip to Orkney?
You certainly can. Our Treasures of Orkney Day Trip is available Monday and Friday year-round and also on Tuesdays from 1 October to 31 March.
Are your tours appropriate for guests with restricted mobility?
We can provide you with detailed accessibility report to assist you in determining which tour is appropriate for you. Please contact us for further infomation.
What should I bring on tour?
- Sensible shoes (no heels, please)
- Waterproof jacket & warm jumper
- Camera, extra batteries and/or film
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water
- Sunscreen
- Sense of adventure!
Can I bring my luggage on tour?
You are welcome to bring your luggage with you, which we can store in our spacious boot.
Do you offer private tours?
We offer private and special interest adventures with custom designed itineraries for groups and individual travellers. Please contact us for further details or click here..
What type of vehicles do you use?
Daily tours are conducted in either our 16-seat Iveco Daily luxury mini coach or 8-seat Ford Transit Tourneo - both vehicles have panoramic windows. These vehicles as well as a 33-seat executive midi coach and full size executive coaches are available for private tours and group tours.
Do you offer group tours?
We provide tours for groups of all sizes. If you have assembled your group of travellers, we would be happy to make all arrangements for your stay in Orkney and/or Shetland, from a simple day tour to a fully inclusive holiday.
Can my pet come on tour?
Unfortunately, we are unable to welcome pets on tour. Exceptions will be made for disability assistance dogs.
Is smoking permitted?
Smoking is not permitted on our tours, including on board our vehicles and during the guided visit at each site. We do, however, make frequent comfort stops throughout the day which should provide opportunities to smoke.
When should I make my travel arrangements to Orkney?
We strongly recommend that you do not commit to any travel arrangements before receiving our confirmation that your booking has been completed. |
