I will pick up up to 4 passengers from any location on the Orkney mainland, this includes the ferry ports of Stromness and St Margaret's hope and Kirkwall Airport. This short tour is perfect for those visiting Orkney on a day trip via the link ferries from the Scottish mainland, arriving by cruise liner, or even those spending a longer time on the island.

During the tour, you will visit various sights around Orkney as a private group with a guide and vehicle solely for you. The duration and number of sites are completely up to you! My base tour is 5 hours long, but I’m happy to extend the tour on the day for an additional cost. The tour combines a guided experience with free time to explore each site at your own pace. I’ll share local insights and historical details from my lifetime of experience on Orkney.

Below is an example itinerary for my standard 5-hour tour, which departing Kirkwall at 09:00AM

. 09:00 AM - Depart from the pick-up location

. Drive past the Rendall Doocot on a scenic route.

. Visit the Brough of Gurness (approx. 30 minutes)

. Pass by Swannay Brewery

. Stop at Kirbuster Farm Museum (approx. 20 minutes)

. Explore the Brough of Birsay (approx. 20 minutes)

. Pass by the Barony Mill, with the option to stop at Kitchener Memorial (an extra 60 minutes required for this stop)

. Pass by the site of Skara Brae prehistoric village (with a café and toilets available on-site)

. Visit the cliffs of Yesnaby

. Stop at Stromness Museum

. Visit Logins Well and the Cannon via Stromness High Street for a true local experience (approx. 5-10 minutes)

. Visit Ness Point for a photo opportunity, also home to Ness Battery (approx. 20 minutes)

. Return to Kirkwall, with an option to go up Wideford Hill for a photo opportunity or visit a hidden gem local produce store for a true taste of Orkney.

. 14:00 PM - Tour ends

I don’t enforce strict timings or set routes on my tours, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Every tour is unique and tailored to your preferences.

I currently use a midsize SUV for my tours, as well as a 4x4 estate car, both of which comfortably accommodate 4 mid size adults or 3 with extra space. These vehicles offer more comfort and room than most minibus-style vehicles.

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