Orkney Day Trip: Scenic Sites

Discover Orkney’s stunning landscapes and ancient sites on a half-day trip. Perfect for a quick yet immersive experience. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yesnaby Cliffs - Stop for a photo at the breathtaking Yesnaby Cliffs
  • Skara Brae - Enjoy a guided tour of the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae. Take some free time to explore Skaill House, visit the center, or grab a bite to eat.
  • Ring of Brodgar - Participate in a guided tour of the Neolithic stone circle, the Ring of Brodgar
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Ferry Fares
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

This is an excellent way to see some of what Orkney has to offer in a single day. Hop on the ferry in Scrabster that departs at 8.45am, visit Orkney and return in the same day. (Please note ferry fares are not included. Ferry fares are £22.65 each way for an adult, £20.39 each way for 60+, please see Northlink Ferries website for more information.)
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Location
Stromness Ferry Terminal Car Park
Meet Orkney Travel minibus at Stromness Travel Centre
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ed
May 1, 2026
Highly recommended! - A Superb tour led by an excited knowledgeable guide! She went out of her way to personalize the tour with tales of growing up on the island.
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Lynnehw7648sq
Apr 15, 2026
Fabulous taster trip! - Fabulous taster trip to Orkney, my first trip to the islands. Our driver & tour guide, Jim, was friendly and very knowledgeable about the sites we visited. I had seen lots of TV programmes about Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodga and it was wonderful to be able them in reality. Jim was able to give us lots of information about each site and lots of local facts, but also gave us plenty of time to walk the sites at our own pace. Thoroughly recommend and we will be back.
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Davidnh2966rd
Apr 9, 2026
Highly recommended way to see Orkney - A very enjoyable tour. Ron was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly had a passion for Orkney. The mini bus was there in time for us getting off the ferry and we were back in time to check-in for the return. It all went very smoothly.
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Q2985dedeirdrem
Apr 7, 2026
Ka rawe! Ngā mihi mahana! - Thanks, Jim! Loved your insights, stories & humour. We had a great day! 😊😍
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Emilymo7263bd
Mar 31, 2026
Rachel is fantastic and the tour is fantastic! - We had an absolutely fabulous time with Rachel! Rachel was immensely knowledgable and we learned so much about Neolithic Orkney! She was also able to tailor it to our interests, too, which really made it quite special. Highly recommend - you cannot go wrong!
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Rebecca_v
Jan 2, 2026
Excellent visit! This... - Excellent visit! This tour allowed us to get around without needing to rent a car. We enjoyed all of the sites and got a unique look at Scotland's very early history.
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Inelen99
Nov 7, 2025
An incredible experience - We were welcomed by our guide Chris, a very friendly and knowledgeable person. We had an incredible day that we will always remember. It's a tour not to be missed!
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Jakessurrey1
Oct 27, 2025
Best tour operator for Orkney - Great experience - the guide was exemplary. Wonderful knowledge of local history and made the trip truly enjoyable inspite of the heavy winds. The Orkney tours team were exceptional in getting us booked to an alternate ferry when our ferry got cancelled due to heavy winds - thanks a ton for your thoughtfulness. Highly recommend this team and Orkney is a must wind island - worth getting a guide to explore.
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Marilyn_s
Oct 21, 2025
A must do Orkney tour - Iain was excellent. His knowledge of the history of the area was extensive and made our tour so interesting. We enjoyed the sites of Orkney and loved the area.
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Yvonnehs5259ff
Oct 12, 2025
Great value - Chris was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. I got a lot of value from his knowledge that I would have missed driving myself around.
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From $162
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).