The archipelago of Orkney hides many treasures: and on our new three-day tour, your experienced driver-guide will ensure you find the best of them. You’ll unearth some of the most well-preserved prehistoric sites in Europe, examine a beautiful red sandstone coast, and discover the vibrant culture of remote island communities. All from the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach. It’s an experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness lasts about 3 days.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Inverness experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 21 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet your Rabbie's guide at the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
The trip exceeded our expectations. Besides the fabulous history and beauty of the Orkneys, our driver/ guide, Helen, from Rabbie's, made the whole trip extra special. She was amazing- knowledgeable, funny, kind and helpful. Thank you Rabbie's and Helen!
One of the best tours of the Orkney Islands the weather was not on our side but our tour guide Scotty worked around this to make our experience memorable I would recommend this tour
The Three Day Orkney experience with Liam was exceptional. Liam was knowledgeable, humorous and kind. We moved at a nice pace with commentary on what we were seeing and heads up n the next stop. A bonus was the little stops to and from Orkney. He scouted well for the most interesting stops and photo opportunities. Highly recommend to learn about the ancient history of the Islands and enjoy the breathtaking beauty.
I wanted a guided trip for Orkney because I wanted the extra depth of history that I hoped a guide would bring for a trip I'd dreamt about for decades. But there is no guarantee that will occur. A dispassionate guide ruins a trip, while a passionate, knowledgeable, and kind guide elevates it beyond all expectations. Amy did that. She brought history to life, along with treating us to a wonderful playlist of relevant music. Her passion for history, her excellence behind the wheel, and her empathy for every individual in the group made this trip special. By the end of just 3 days we were all friends and singing at the top of our lungs in the van. I was unsure about booking with Rabbie’s but will be eager to do so again!
If all tour guides are like Nick, you’re in for a ROYAL treat. He’s very informative sharing his wit and wisdom everywhere we went. Thank you, Nick and Rabbie’s Tours. Hope to see you again sometime. Good luck, Nick.
We (two of us) enjoyed a wonderful and memorable tour to Orkney. Apart from a few sprinkles early on the first morning, the weather was perfect. Amy was a great guide/driver - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, caring of her passengers and made sure that we kept to schedule because we had plenty of stops along the way but no sense that we were being rushed. The trip was packed with a wide range of interesting and fascinating sights/experiences dating back to Neolithic times. We would highly recommend this tour for people wanting to visit an area of the UK that is frequently overlooked but is a great place to explore with ancient historical roots.
Nick was a wonderful guide, with loads of information and funny stories. Lots of stops to break up the long drive.
Great tour with Rabbies minibus. Amazing sites. This part would rate 5 stars. Hotel Orkney a real disappointment. Supposedly 3-star hotel. Our room was far too hot. The corridors and dining room (and some bedrooms of other people) were very cold. Our toilet didnt flush properly. Room service made our beds but did not clean the bathroom or replace towel left on floor. One person on this tour had only cold water in the shower. Hotel breakfast quite good.
This tour provides access to a bunch of neolithic sites on Orkney, so if this is your thing (its definitely mine!) this would be the tour for you.
Terrific experience! Our driver, Scotty, was first rate- very knowledgeable, professional and engaging. He was very accommodating with pick ups, drop offs and answering a myriad of questions. Excellent, safe driver. His knowledge of the area and its history was exceptional. Took us to a few extra places which were not on the formal itinerary. All of the historical Neolithic sites were fascinating. Just as importantly, everyone on the bus had fun. We would highly recommend this tour.
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