We are pleased to offer the following CarbonZero Tour programme for our 23rd season, from 1 April to 30 September 2012:
Tours at a Glance
Day Tour Destination Sunday Megalithic Masterpieces West Mainland Monday Treasures of Orkney* South Isles & West Mainland Tuesday Treasures of Orkney* South Isles & West Mainland (3 - 24 APR) Tuesday Ancient Wonders & Wildlife West Mainland (1 MAY - 17 JUL) Tuesday Neolithic Heartland* West Mainland (24 JUL - 21 AUG) Tuesday Treasures of Orkney* S. Isles & W. Mainland (28 AUG - 25 SEP) Wednesday South Isles Splendour* South Isles Thursday Megalithic Masterpieces West Mainland Friday Treasures of Orkney* South Isles & West Mainland Saturday PRIVATE TOURS ONLY
* Connecting ferry service for Day Trips to Orkney from Scrabster on Mondays, Tuesdays (except 24 JUL - 21 AUG), Wednesdays and Fridays. |
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Complimentary map Excludes ferry sailings, site admissions and lunch.
Scroll down for detailed Daily Tours programme. |
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| Sunday ~ Megalithic Masterpieces |
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Journey through Orkney's rich archaeological landscape, home of the some of the Neolithic period's greatest architectural wonders.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow - photo stop
- Neolithic Unstan Tomb - guided tour
- Mysteries of Maeshowe Tomb - guided tour
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar - guided tour
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness - guided tour
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae - guided tour
- Home cooked Orkney lunch
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.30
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Admissions: Maeshowe (adult £5.50 / senior £4.40) and Skara Brae (adult £6.90 / senior £5.50) Please see Notes below for additional Tour information.
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| Monday ~ Treasures of Orkney |
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Visit Orkney's most beloved monuments of the South Isles and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage site.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow - photo stop
- Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound - photo stop
- Inspiring Italian Chapel - guided tour
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar - guided tour
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness - guided tour
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae - guided tour
- Cliffs of Yesnaby - photo stop
- Home cooked Orkney lunch
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Admissions: Skara Brae (adult £6.90 / senior £5.50) Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Tuesday ~ Treasures of Orkney (3 APR - 24 APR / 28 AUG - 25 SEP) |
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Visit Orkney's most beloved monuments of the South Isles and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage site.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow - photo stop
- Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound - photo stop
- Inspiring Italian Chapel - guided tour
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar - guided tour
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness - guided tour
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae - guided tour
- Cliffs of Yesnaby - photo stop
- Home cooked Orkney lunch
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Admissions: Skara Brae (adult £6.90 / senior £5.50) Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Tuesday ~ Ancient Wonders & Wildlife (1 MAY - 17 JUL) |
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Explore Orkney’s magnificent natural heritage and prehistoric treasures.
Tour Highlights:
- Birsay Moors RSPB nature reserve - wildlife viewing
- Marwick Head RSPB nature reserve - clifftop walk & wildlife viewing
- Brodgar RSPB nature reserve surrounding the ceremonial Ring of Brodgar - wildlife viewing & guided tour
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness - guided tour
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae - guided tour
- Home cooked Orkney lunch
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Admissions: Skara Brae (adult £6.90 / senior £5.50) Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Tuesday ~ Neolithic Heartland (24 JUL - 21 AUG) |
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Uncover the ancient mysteries of Orkney's remarkable World Heritage.
Tour Highlights:
- Mysteries of Maeshowe Tomb - guided tour
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar - guided tour
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness - guided tour
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae - guided tour
- Archaeological dig at Ness of Brodgar (weather permitting) - guided tour
- Home cooked Orkney lunch
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.30
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Admissions: Maeshowe (adult £5.50 / senior £4.40) and Skara Brae (adult £6.90 / senior £5.50) Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Wednesday ~ South Isles Splendour |
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Discover the captivating history and natural beauty of Orkney's South Isles.
Tour Highlights:
- The Gloup collapsed sea cave - wildlife viewing & photo stop
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow - photo stop
- Churchill Barriers and Blockships - photo stop
- Inspiring Italian Chapel - guided tour
- Orkney Wine Company's traditional vintages - tasting & shopping
- Windwick Bay sea stack and seals - wildlife viewing & photo stop
- Picturesque village of St Margaret’s Hope - free time
- Outstanding vistas from Olad Brae - photo stop
- Home cooked Orkney lunch
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Kirkwall - Palace Road 15.30 Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00
Tour Price £49.00 Admissions: None Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Thursday ~ Megalithic Masterpieces |
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Journey through Orkney's rich archaeological landscape, home of the some of the Neolithic period's greatest architectural wonders.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow - photo stop
- Maeshowe Tomb - guided tour
- Neolithic Unstan Tomb - guided tour
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar - guided tour
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness - guided tour
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae - guided tour
- Home cooked Orkney lunch
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.30
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Admissions: Maeshowe (adult £5.50 / senior £4.40) and Skara Brae (adult £6.90 / senior £5.50) Please see Notes below for additional Tour information.
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| Friday ~ Treasures of Orkney |
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Visit Orkney's most beloved monuments of the South Isles and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage site.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow - photo stop
- Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound - photo stop
- Inspiring Italian Chapel - guided tour
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar - guided tour
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness - guided tour
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae - guided tour
- Cliffs of Yesnaby - photo stop
- Home cooked Orkney lunch
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Admissions: Skara Brae (adult £6.90 / senior £5.50) Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Saturday ~ Private Tours Only |
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Let us tailor-make your exclusive Orkney experience. From a single guest to large groups, we will apply our unrivalled local knowledge and expertise to ensure that your private tour is filled with memories to cherish for years to come.
Click here for our exciting portfolio of private tour itineraries to stimulate your imagination. |
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- Minimum 2 guests required to operate a tour.
- Tours subject to availability at time of booking. Advance booking is essential and payment is required to secure a booking.
- Terms & Conditions apply to all bookings.
- Do you have any questions? They may be answered in our Daily Tours Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wed Feb 22
min : 6°C / 42°F
max : 8°C / 46°F
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the current time in Orkney is 23:11
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