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The Top 10 Kirkwall Tours and Activities 2026

Kirkwall, United Kingdom

The Cool Shore Excursions Top 10 Kirkwall list brings together the best tours, activities, and things to do in the area. Each one has been traveler-tested by people like you and handpicked to deliver the most fun for the best prices in Kirkwall.

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Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall

Join us for a visit to Orkney where you will see some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Designated a Unesco World …More

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Join us for a visit to Orkney where you will see some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Designated a Unesco World...

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From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour

Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural …More

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Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$206
Shore Excursion Kirkwall Small Group Highlights of Orkney

A small group tour of the Orkney Islands offers a uniquely intimate and personalized experience for cruise guests. Unlike larger tour groups, a smaller group …More

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A small group tour of the Orkney Islands offers a uniquely intimate and personalized experience for cruise guests. Unlike larger tour groups, a smaller group...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$325
Private Half-Day Tour in Kirkwall: Ancient Orkney Heritage

A private half-day tour reveals Orkney’s Historic heritage through the Ancient landscapes surrounding Kirkwall. Travel across a region where Archaeological treasures and Cultural traditions preserve …More

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A private half-day tour reveals Orkney’s Historic heritage through the Ancient landscapes surrounding Kirkwall. Travel across a region where Archaeological treasures and Cultural traditions preserve...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$611
Private Full Day Tour in Orkney

Stepping back in time and delving into the rich tapestry of Orkney’s past with our expertly guided tours. The Orkney Islands are a treasure trove …More

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Stepping back in time and delving into the rich tapestry of Orkney’s past with our expertly guided tours. The Orkney Islands are a treasure trove...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Discover Neolthic Orkney - Private Guided Tour

I’m an Orcadian born and brought up right here in Orkney. Join me on a relaxed private tour exploring some of the islands’ most remarkable …More

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I’m an Orcadian born and brought up right here in Orkney. Join me on a relaxed private tour exploring some of the islands’ most remarkable...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$295
Kirkwall Private Walking Tour

For this tour you need to take the shuttle bus from the pier to the city centre. Kirkwall is the largest town in Orkney, an …More

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For this tour you need to take the shuttle bus from the pier to the city centre. Kirkwall is the largest town in Orkney, an...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$52
Orkney Island Tour with Expert Guide

Explore the enchanting Orkney Islands with expert guide Gordon T, who brings over 30 years of experience to your tour. Delve into the rich history …More

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Explore the enchanting Orkney Islands with expert guide Gordon T, who brings over 30 years of experience to your tour. Delve into the rich history...

1 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$299
Private Orkney Spirits A Whiskey Journey Through Time

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on “Orkney Spirits” a tour blending Orkney’s ancient historical sites with its proud whiskey …More

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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on “Orkney Spirits” a tour blending Orkney’s ancient historical sites with its proud whiskey...

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