Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae & Skaill House

Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae & Skaill House

4 hours | Orkney Islands (Kirkwall) | K O I - 2 0 0
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Min. age: 5 years (See special notes)

Description

Points of Interest

  • Scapa Flow
  • Skara Brae
  • Ring of Brodgar
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Discover the monuments that make up the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, without a doubt among the most important Neolithic sites in Western Europe, on a thrilling adventure into this dynamic period of prehistory. Begin with a scenic 30-minute drive into the interior of the main island. The Ring of Brodgar comes into view, an exceptional relic of the Stone Age, dating from 2700 B.C. and displaying 27 of its original 60 stones. Nearby, the Stones of Stenness, the oldest standing stones in Britain, stand 19 feet tall. Continue on to Skara Brae, a Stone Age settlement buried under sand for thousands of years until uncovered by a violent storm in 1850. Its visitor center and museum exhibits display a fascinating collection of relics. Finally, discover the Skaill House, the finest 17th-century mansion in Orkney. Return to the pier along the historic coastline of Scapa Flow.

Special Notes:

Wear comfortable shoes. Minimum age is 5 years. The walk from the coach park to Skara Brae and back to Skaill House is around 1000 yards on a fairly good path, though sometimes exposed to the harsh weather.

Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart quayside Kirkwall for Ring of Brodgar via Standing Stones of Stenness

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:45
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Tour of Ring of Brodgar

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 45
Time at site: 00:40
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 300
Steps: 20
Restroom available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Drive to Skara Brae

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:10

Guided tour of Skara Brae

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 00:45
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 450
Steps: 30
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit Skaill House

Time at site: 00:40
Walking distance: 350
Steps: 30
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Reboard the motorcoach and return to the ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 01:00