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Orkney Archaeology Tours - Private tours, Kirkwall
Ollie #1 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #1 of 8 in Kirkwall
5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Owner description: Orkney Archaeology Tours offer all-inclusive small group holidays, private tours and day tours led by professional archaeologists who are also...... more » Owner description: Orkney Archaeology Tours offer all-inclusive small group holidays, private tours and day tours led by professional archaeologists who are also accredited green badge Orkney Tourist Guides. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  9.5 km from city centre
Orkney Aspects Private Tours, Deerness
Ollie #2 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #1 of 2 in Deerness
5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: Orkney Aspects Tours provide private guided tours and small group shore excursions of the Orkney Islands. All the tours are individually planned to...... more » Owner description: Orkney Aspects Tours provide private guided tours and small group shore excursions of the Orkney Islands. All the tours are individually planned to reflect the guests interests and the time they have available.Orkney Aspects Tours are open all year.Get more from your Orkney visit by taking a personal guided tour. « less
Attraction type  Tours
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Skara Brae
Ollie #3 of 20 attractions in Mainland
5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Owner description: The Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, near the dramatic white beach of the Bay of Skaill, is one of the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses...... more » Owner description: The Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, near the dramatic white beach of the Bay of Skaill, is one of the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses in Western Europe. Uncovered by a storm in 1850, the attraction presents a remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago.Visitors can experience a prehistoric village and see ancient homes fitted with stone beds, dressers and seats. A replica construction allows visitors to fully understand the interior of a prehistoric house. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
Distance  410.0 km from city centre
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Saint Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall
Ollie #4 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #2 of 8 in Kirkwall
5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  9.6 km from city centre
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Italian Chapel
Ollie #5 of 20 attractions in Mainland
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  856.2 km from city centre
Explore Orkney Tours
Ollie #6 of 20 attractions in Mainland
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
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The Orkney Museum, Kirkwall
Ollie #7 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #3 of 8 in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
This museum details the 5,000-year history of the islands.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  9.5 km from city centre
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The Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall
Ollie #8 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #4 of 8 in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  9.6 km from city centre
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Highland Park Distillery, Kirkwall
Ollie #9 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #5 of 8 in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Creator of one of the finest single malts.
Attraction type  Breweries; Factory Tours
Distance  9.5 km from city centre
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Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
Ollie #10 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #1 of 1 in Stromness
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  11.9 km from city centre
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The Earl's Palace, Kirkwall
Ollie #11 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #6 of 8 in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews

The Earl's Palace apparently has its place in history having been built for the Scottish nobility when they colonised the Orkney Islands in the 16th century.  The Earl's Palace... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  9.6 km from city centre
Mull Head Nature Reserve, Deerness
Ollie #12 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #2 of 2 in Deerness
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Broch of Gurness
Ollie #13 of 20 attractions in Mainland
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Ruins of ancient tower and huts used to defend the Scotish coastline from raiders.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Museums
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Peatfire Tales, Sandwick
Ollie #14 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #1 of 1 in Sandwick
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Tours; Other
Distance  789.8 km from city centre
Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall
Ollie #15 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #7 of 8 in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

Orkney Wireless Museum An excellent way to kill some time on a rainy day in Kirkwall. Located just next to the harbour and ferry port, this little one-room museum has some... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums
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Wildabout Orkney, Kirkwall
Ollie #16 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #8 of 8 in Kirkwall
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  9.5 km from city centre
Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
Ollie #17 of 20 attractions in Mainland
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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The Viking Centre, Orphir
Ollie #18 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #1 of 2 in Orphir
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Historic Sites
Distance  8.7 km from city centre
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Mine Howe
Ollie #19 of 20 attractions in Mainland
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  16.3 km from city centre
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Earl's Bu, Orphir
Ollie #20 of 20 attractions in Mainland
Ranked #2 of 2 in Orphir
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Located eight miles west south west of Kirkwall at Orphir, the Earl's Bu comprises the foundations of ancient buildings which have been identified as...... more » Owner description: Located eight miles west south west of Kirkwall at Orphir, the Earl's Bu comprises the foundations of ancient buildings which have been identified as the remains of the early 12th-century seat of Haakon Paulsson Earl of Orkney. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  8.7 km from city centre
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