Tours from Kirkwall

This tour is no longer operating

Unfortunately are not currently operating any tours from Kirkwall. However, we are still offering tours from the Port of Invergordon.

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Tour Highlights

Visit Skara Brae, a 5000 year old village
Walk around the Ring of Brodgar
Step inside the Italian Chapel
Cross over the Churchill barriers
Admire Scapa Flow
Explore the island's capital, Kirkwall

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PricesTour not currently running

Times4.5 - 6 hour tour

Back-to-ship guarantee100% success rate at getting you back to your ship on time!

Group size30 seater mini-coach for a more personal experience

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Pick-up from Kirkwall

Look out for the WOW guides in the kilt!

Our tour starts from port of Kirkwall where your guide for the day will be waiting for you close to the port. With our bright purple buses and distinctive WOW Scotland uniforms we are are hard to miss!

Skara Brae

Step back 5000 years in history

The day starts off with a real highlight, a visit to one of the oldest villages in Europe, Skara Brae.

Ring of Brodgar

One of the most spectacular stones circles in Europe

Our next stop is to the Ring of Brodgar where you will have time to wander around the stones in the company of your expert guide.

Stones of Stenness

Another fascinating set of standing stones

Our next stop is the Stones of Stenness. Although not as famous as their next door cousin’s at Brodgar (they are only a few hundred metres apart!) they are no less impressive. In fact, for many people they are even more impressive, in particular as you can still currently go right up to the stones and touch them!

Italian Chapel

A beautiful memory of an awful conflict

A visit to the Orkney Islands wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Italian Chapel. This tiny church was built by Italian POWs in WW2, and is a poignant reminder of the time they spent on the island.

Kirkwall

A chance to walk around this historic town

Our tour ends back in Kirkwall where we can either drop you off back at the ship, or give you time to explore Kirkwall, which we highly recommend. A free shuttle bus will take you back to the port at the end of the day, although as it is only a small town it will be within easy walking distance for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.

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Tours always depart, whether with 2 or 20 guests, so you can book with confidence.

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14 years of tours and our aim is the same; to provide a WOW experience every time.

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Our highly experienced team will ensure you go home with memories to last a lifetime.

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Our custom-designed vehicles offer the highest levels of passenger comfort.

Meet your guides

Andrew Jones

Tour Guide

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With over 12 years of experience as a tour director and guide, Andrew prefers to consider himself as a storyteller, amateur historian and, above all, an ambassador for Scotland

Robert Carr

Tour Guide

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Prior to being a tour guide, Rob ran successful food and tourism businesses in Edinburgh and Perthshire. He has now been in the Highlands for 16 years, where he loves to indulge in his joint passions of golf and hiking.

Gordon Pearson

Founder & Tour Guide

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Gordon founded WOW Scotland in 2010 and hasn’t looked back since. He is passionate about showcasing his homeland, and is continually striving to create the best possible experiences for every guest.

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Kirkwall Shore Excursion