About this tour
A five-and-a-half-hour private tour of Orkney's archaeological and historical sites, travelled in a fully electric vehicle with pick-up and drop-off included. You'll visit Neolithic burial chambers and standing stones, trace Viking settlement patterns, and discover sites of wartime significance across the islands. The itinerary adjusts to your interests and walking pace, guided by someone with genuine local knowledge. The electric vehicle keeps your carbon footprint minimal whilst you explore at leisure.
Highlights
- Neolithic chambered tombs and megalithic standing stones
- Viking heritage sites across multiple islands
- Wartime history embedded in the landscape
- Coastal scenery and sweeping vistas
- Fully electric vehicle transport throughout
- Door-to-door collection and return
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your accommodation and takes you straight into Orkney's archaeological landscape. You'll spend time on foot at several sites—expect gentle walking between parked vehicle and monuments, with periods of standing and exploring. The tour weaves between different eras: you might examine a 5,000-year-old burial chamber in the morning, then visit a Viking settlement or wartime fortification in the afternoon. Stops are flexible; if a particular era or location captures your attention, the itinerary shifts. The guide shares stories and context rather than delivering lengthy lectures.
Good to know
Moderate fitness is needed for uneven ground and variable weather. Bring waterproof layers and sturdy footwear. Young children travel free in prams or must sit on adult laps. The electric vehicle is comfortable but journeys between sites may take 20–40 minutes. Meals aren't included; pack snacks or plan a lunch stop in a village.
Frequently asked
- How long does Sustainable Private Orkney Tour - with Pick Up and Drop Off take?
- Sustainable Private Orkney Tour - with Pick Up and Drop Off runs for approximately 5h 30m.
- How much does Sustainable Private Orkney Tour - with Pick Up and Drop Off cost?
- Prices start from GBP $188 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Sustainable Private Orkney Tour - with Pick Up and Drop Off run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Sustainable Private Orkney Tour - with Pick Up and Drop Off?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.