Kirkwall Shared Small Group North Orkney Brochs and Legends

Discover the prehistoric past of Orkney, and discover stunning sites from the Bronze Age

Standing Stones of Stenness, Stenness KW16 3JY Scotland, 15 minutes
Ring of Brodgar, Brodgar B9055, Stromness KW16 3JZ Scotland, 40 minutes
Yesnaby, Yesnaby, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, 15 minutes
Birsay, Birsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, 30 minutes
Kirbuster Farm Museum, Hundland Road, Birsay KW17 2LR Scotland, 25 minutes

What makes this tour unique?

Delve into the past on our guided tour of Kirkwall. Our guide will lead you through The Broch of Gurness, a drystone building dating back to around 200BC, and tell what has been learned of this ancient structure and its old inhabitants since its unearthing in 1929. We then head to the centre of Orkney to view the stunning Ring of Brodgar, a landmark dating back to the early Bronze Age. Your guide will discuss possible theories about these ancient standing stones, and those like them across Britain. Were they Show less

Group type: Not private (shared)

Please note

Infants must sit on your lap
Infant seats available
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby
Wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not stroller accessible
Wheelchair accessible
After disembarking the ship, you will be met by our guide, displaying a 'YOUR SHORE TIME SIGN.' Our tour coaches are parked by the ship, so there is no need to take the shuttle bus. In the unlikely event you cannot locate the coach/guide, please call our emergency number: 00 44 77979 13866.