3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness
Description
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS
- Skara Brae - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
- Maeshowe - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
- Italian Chapel – We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- 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
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/single). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
Reviews(83)
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.
It was an amazing Easter weekend with kev! Kev was an absolute legend. He made us laugh throughout. His stories were fun to hear. I have really got to give it to him, it was no small feat to entertain 8 single ladies and a dog. Enjoyed the hike to Yesnaby, was enthralled by 5000 year old neolithic history at Ring of Brodgar, stone circles of Stenness, Skara Brae, Maeshowe chambered cairn and the story of viking runes.
It's been a fantastic journey. Everything was perfectly organized and our tour guide Helen was just great. She knew incredibly well, always had something interesting to tell and made the trip a wonderful experience for us. The daily planning was just right. We saw a lot, but it still felt like a holiday. We highly recommend Rabbie's.
It was a fabulous tour. We saw everything we were supposed to see and then some thanks to our wonderful guide Shauna. She was a fabulous driver and tour guide. We were never rushed. If you get her you are lucky and will have a great time. Orkney is a magical place and Shauna knew where to find all the hidden gems. You need to pay her more. Thank you not for a great trip but for a fantastic memory.
The weather was not so nice to us as it drizzled every day, but it didn't stop us from seeing all the sights which is a must, We had a 5 hour delay at the ferry because of the wind, but our excellent driver/guide took us to some other attractions on the mainland.
We enjoyed the trip-Scotland is of course gorgeous .The arrangements were great. Helen at the wheel who drove very well and was a great guide, informative and humorous, made the whole experience even more memorable. Shall certainly spread the word.
