Orkney Highlights Private Tour

Get ready to delve deep into Orkney's incredible past with a heritage tour from Scapa Tours! We offer an unparalleled way to explore the island's rich archaeological, Viking, and wartime history, ensuring a captivating and comfortable experience. Why choose Scapa Tours for your Orkney Heritage adventure?

1. 1

   Standing Stones of Stenness

   30 min

   We will stop to take a walk and have photo oppertunites round our earliest stone circle, erected about 5400 years ago. Just north of Standing Stones we have a small neolithic village called Barnhouse, unlike Skara Brae this was only in use for a few centuries dating from 3115BC to 2875BC.

2. 2

   Ring of Brodgar

   30 min

   As we continue our descent into our neolithic past we come to our biggest stone circle, The Ring of Brodgar part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. We believe this magnificent stone circle is the last of the great Neolithic Monuments built on the Ness dating back to 2500BC and 2000BC. These are 5000 years older than Stone Henge and Pyramids of Giza.

3. 3

   Skara Brae

   1 hour

   We will arrive at Skara Brae, our best preserved prehistoric Neolithic settlement in Western Europe. There are 9 surviving houses where you can imagine how life used to be, within these houses you can see where the slept, had their fires and even built in furniture. With your admission ticket you can visit Skaill House a 17th century mansion.

4. 4

   Yesnaby Cliffs

   30 min

   We will take a drive to see spectacular views as well as seeing our sea and bird life at yesnaby, where you can feel like your on the edge of the world. If your feeling up to it we can take a walk to Yesnaby Castle, a delicate sea stack not far from the car park. The ground may be uneven and can be slippy so please enjoy the views at a safe distance.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   We can have a photo oppertunity at Scorradale looking towards Hoy hills, Stromness and views across Scapa Flow.

6. 6

   The Italian Chapel

   30 min

   After a scenic 25 minute drive from Orphir we will embark towards The Italian Chapel which was built out of scrap by the Italian Prisoners of War who also helped to construct the Churchill Barriers in WW2.

7. 7

   Scapa Distillery

   1 hour

   An optional excursion to experience a taste of local craftsmanship to a nearby Local Distillery "Scapa", allowing you to explore their shop and enjoy a sampling of their spirits.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.