10 Tours in Kirkwall That You Shouldn't Miss

November 16, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Kirkwall (Scottish Gaelic: Bàgh na h-Eaglaise) is the largest settlement and capital of Orkney, an archipelago in the north of Scotland, as well as the most populous island settlement in Scotland. The city is first mentioned in Orkneyinga saga in the year 1046 when it is recorded as the residence of Rögnvald Brusason the Earl of Orkney, who was killed by his uncle Thorfinn the Mighty. In 1486, King James III of Scotland elevated Kirkwall to the status of a royal burgh; modern roadsigns still indicate "The City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall".
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1. Orkney Archaeology Tours

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Orkney Archaeology Tours

We specialize in exclusive tours of Orkney, concentrating on the wonderful archaeology but also showing you as much as possible of our beautiful islands. We offer all-inclusive ‘Orkney Adventure’ 7-night small group holidays with a maximum of just eight people, together with private all-inclusive tours and day tours, conducted in our own comfortable executive touring vehicle. Our small group sizes mean we can visit sites off the beaten track and you benefit from the personal touch. We are the only tour company in Orkney to be run by archaeologists - all of our tours are personally led by either Dr Caz Mamwell BSc MA PhD FSA Scot or by Dr Dave Lawrence BSc MSc PhD FSA Scot, who have an in depth understanding of Orkney’s archaeology, cultural traditions and history. They are also accredited STGA Green Badge Orkney Tourist Guides, as well as knowing all the best places to see puffins and seals! Please visit our website for brochure and full details.

2. Orkney Uncovered

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Orkney Uncovered

Orkney Uncovered Private Tours, provides private guided tours of the Orkney Islands. We cover all of Orkney’s history, culture, economy, food and drink. We specialise in Military history and Scapa Flow. We provide bespoke Ancient Orkney private tours with a focus on Neolithic Orkney, the Iron Age and the Viking Ages. All our tours are tailored to meet our clients requirements. Orkney Uncovered Private Tours are open 365 day a year and offer professional,fun and informative private touring experience.

3. See Orkney

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See Orkney

We are a small family business offering Guided Tours of Orkney. We can take up to eight passengers in our luxury minibus. Our bespoke tours can include The Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Scapa Flow and the South Isles, a Taste of Orkneys food and drink, a Farm Tour, crafts and knitwear or just drive around and take in our beautiful landscapes and seascapes.

4. Orkney Tailor-Made Tours

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Orkney Tailor-Made Tours

David and Margaret are a husband and wife team of experienced professional Orkney Guides offering private day and half day tours in our air conditioned 7 passenger Hyundai i800. Orkney has stunning scenery, 5,000 year old Megalithic World Heritage sites, a bloodthirsty Viking past and an inland sea that was the British Navy's base in the two World Wars. We tailor our tours round our guests.

5. Orkney Travel

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Orkney Travel

We provide guided tours with an official accredited Green Badge guide around Orkney. We travel in small groups to guarantee a more up close and personal experience. We want to show you the most charming hidden corners.

6. Red's Orkney Tours

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Red's Orkney Tours

I am fully qualified STGA Green Badge guide. See the sites of Orkney in comfort in my 8 seat Mercedes minibus. Create your own itinerary or choose one of my suggested tours. We live it, You'll love it!

7. Brodgar

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Brodgar

Time travel adventures in the Orkney Islands! Be a Viking on the Orkney Viking Hiking tour. Learn Viking skills, experience Viking culture, cook over open fire, while out in the stunning Orkney landscape. Or join our Pilgrimage walk in the footsteps of Saint Magnus. The Pilgrimage tour combines the spirit of the medieval pilgrimage with contemporary spirituality, local culture and nature.

8. JP Orkney

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JP Orkney

Experience and savour some of the finest produce sourced, created and made here in Orkney. On a JP Orkney Food & Drink Tour you will hear the passion of its producers, see, smell and taste the quality. We'll do all the driving in our eco-friendly tour van, so you can sit back, experience and savour.

9. Lizzie's Orkney Tours

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Lizzie's Orkney Tours

I was born in Orkney and have lived here all my life being very proud to call myself an Orcadian. I am a Scottish Tourist Guiding Association Green Badge accredited tourist guide and experienced in accompanying visitors to many of the exciting sites around Orkney, exploring the history over the past 5000 years, enjoying the scenery, wildlife and unique atmosphere. Join me!

10. My Orkney Tours

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My Orkney Tours

Native Orcadian Tour guide will show you the natural beauty of Orkney, taking in sites from Neolithic, through Viking times to Wartime history,telling you stories of how it was and how it is to live on these beautiful islands nowadays. Agriculture and farm tours a specialty Comfortable 8 guest minibus available. Bigger vehicles available on request.

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