Historical Tours & Trips in Orkney Islands
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5 best historical Orkney Islands tours
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Scotland's Orkney Islands (5 destinations)
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Lots to do and see and it was good to have some free time also. 5/5 for the tour experience in the Orkneys.”
Howard, traveled in May 2024
- Board the ferry to scenic Stromness
- Explore Kirkwall's Viking history
- Visit Skara Brae's ancient village
No departure dates availableDuration 5 days Destinations Inverness, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel 
- Ring of Brodgar – Marvel at an ancient stone circle steeped in enigma and grandeur
- Skara Brae and Maeshowe – Immerse yourself in prehistoric life and explore some of Europe’s most remarkable ancient sites
- Kirkwall – Wander through a historic Norse settlement and admire its stunning Medieval cathedral
Duration 3 days Destinations Inverness, Dunrobin, Kirkwall, Skara Brae, Stenness Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $935
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- Explore Dunrobin Castle and Moray Firth
- Stroll around John O'Groats and sail to Orkney
- Visit Standing Stones of Stenness and Skara Brae
Duration 3 days Destinations Inverness, Kirkwall, Stenness, Skara Brae Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Highland Explorer Tours From
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- Stroll through Edinburgh's Victoria Street
- Sample Scotch whisky and learn its craft
- Explore the fairy-tale Dunrobin Castle
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Edinburgh, Perth, Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore, Dornoch, Dunrobin, Thurso, Orkney Islands, Lairg, Loch NessSee all destinations Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator Bavaria Fernreisen 
- Explore Glasgow's cultural hot spots
- Sail into Belfast, explore Titanic's birthplace
- Discover Isle of Man's Celtic and Viking heritage
No departure dates availableDuration 13 days Destinations Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Norway Age Range 6 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Hurtigruten
