Orkney Customizable Guided Private Tours

Now in my second season, I’m offering truly customizable and unique guided tours of Orkney and its outer islands. As a native Orcadian with a lifetime of experience, I’ll share stories and insights that you won’t find online! With four generations of my family living in Orkney and Island roots that trace back to the 1700s, I aim to make each tour a personal and unforgettable experience, reflecting my deep passion for these islands.
"This all day tour is my flagship product and is, in my opinion the best day tour I can offer to people wanting to take in the history and way of life of us (Orcadians), relaxed and full of information My aim is to make this the best tour you have been on!"

I have no fixed routes or rehearsed scripts, allowing me to meet your interests. All my tours are private, ensuring you get the best possible experience.

Meeting Point

VisitScotland Kirkwall iCentre

The Travel Centre, W Castle St, Kirkwall KW15 1GU, UK

Please wait in a visible area away so I can locate you.
The best place is inside the waiting room.

What's included:

• Guide

Not included:

• Entry fees Scara Brae (Adult 2024 price £11pp)
• Entry fees Maes Howe (Adult 2024 price £10pp)
• Entry fees Broch of Gurness if requested (Adult 2024 price £7.50pp)
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Saint Magnus Cathedral

Broad Street, , Kirkwall, KW15 1NX

A walk through tour of our 12th century Viking Cathedral. a fantastic photo stop with the aim of beating the crowds.

20 minutes

Scapa Flow

Kirkwall

We will pass by the Iconic Scapa Flow natural harbour and see the marker buoy of the HMS Royal Oak

Pass by without stopping

Unstan Chambered Cairn

Stenness

We will visit and enter a 5300 year old neolithic burial mound.
This may not be possible for those with limited mobility.

20 minutes

Yesnaby Cliffs

Yesnaby Rd, Stromness

We will then visit dramatic sea cliffs for a photo stop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

20 minutes

Skara Brae

Stromness, KW16 3LR

We will visit one of Orkneys top attractions in the 5000 year old neolithic Village of skara brae. The best preserved in Northern Europe.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Brough Of Birsay

Birsay, KW17 2NH

With the potential to cross over to the Island to visit the remains of a Viking settlement and Monastery (tide depending up to 1 hour) or The Iron age Brough of Gurness as a backup.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Merkister Hotel

Harray Loch, Harray, Orkney KW17 2LF, UK

A scheduled lunch stop at one of the best locations in all of Orkney with the option of the Orkney Brewery instead.

1 hour

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

Ireland Rd, Stenness, KW16 3LB

Aiming for a start time of 14:00 Hrs which is flexible depending on ticket availability.

1 hour, 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ring of Brodgar

Brodgar B9055, Stromness, KW16 3JZ

We will visit the world renowned henge monument and stone circle site right in the centre of the heart of neolithic Orkney UNESCO world heritage site.

30 minutes

Standing Stones of Stenness

, , Stenness, KW16 3JY

We will visit the oldest henge monument in the UK and take in some more history of the Islands.

20 minutes