View allHad quite a bit of fun and the relaxed atmosphere provided a chance for the tour group to get to know one another.
Shaun, traveled in April
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- Platinum Operator
- Rabbie's Tours
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Discover the vibrant culture of Orkney
- Travel along gorgeous coastlines
- Unearth ancient mysteries at Neolithic ruins
- Stay in Kirkwall, Orkney’s capital
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Rabbie's Tours
Number of tours
38
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Rabbie’s small group tours are driven by curiosity and guided by...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Megan· June 6th, 2025So much care went into every detail of the Orkney tour from the moment it began. Every day was packed with sights of incredible natural beauty and ancient mystery like Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, and the Stenness Standing Stones. Our guide, Amy D, fit all of our activities efficiently into each day, sometimes expertly rearranging due to weather or transportation delays. Her extensive knowledge of local and national history was impressive. The hotel had comfortable rooms and a bar and restaurant that offered a great breakfast. I will always have wonderful memories of this tour.Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- PSPaulina Maria· June 4th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishEverything went well van on time at various locations and passengers were on time. Saw beautiful highlights. Got a choice longer sleep in or leave early to a natural phenomenon. Everyone wanted that. The Overnight in Kirkwall was as expected.Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- GCgordon· September 27th, 2024Amy was our guide. We enjoyed her and the group of people we were with. Amy was knowledgeable. She went above and beyond showing us the sites on the island. Our B&B was a bit primitive but we were only there to sleep. They served a good breakfast. And the rooms were warm and there was a bathroom in the room which was a plus. We highly recommend doing this tour with Rabbies . Thank you Amy 🙂Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Helen· July 22nd, 2024Itinery was very comprehensive. So much to see. Extraordinary sights, history and scenery. Loved every minute.Show more
Trip date: July 2024 - APApril· June 28th, 2024Our guide James was wonderful, fun, had loads of knowledge about everything we saw. He made the trip exciting for everyone. The music added to the adventure and cultural immersion of the Orkney Islands. The people were lovely and we met friends we hope to keep in touch with for more grand adventures. Great trip we will treasure our memories of! And hats off to Rabbies for another great trip.Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- MMMarina· June 19th, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishAmy war ein richtiger Schatz. Ihr Wissen ist gigantisch, sie hatte viel zu erzählen und spielten zwischendurch Musik aus der Region. Alles lief sehr ruhig und top organisiert ab. Unterkünfte waren alle gut. Die 3 Tage vergingen wie im Flug. Würde es jedem empfehlen😊Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- kimberley· June 3rd, 2024An amazing trip. The Orkney islands are magical, the history and landscape is amazing. Will definitely be back. Helen, our tour guide is so knowledgeable, warm, funny and absolutely made the trip exceptional. She is one of the best tour guide, if not the best we have ever had. Thank you, Helen, you went above and beyond. Kimberley and GerryShow moreTrip date: May 2024
- DRDavid· May 26th, 2024Seana was an excellent driver and entertainer wrapped in one. Lots of local information, stories, myths, history and knowledge-recall of dates when things happened. The range of places and sites visited was plentiful. The choice of B & B was excellent. Italian cathedral was memorable as was the story of how Churchill's barriers came to be. A whale sighting occurred on the ferry across. Puffins were nesting. The weather was good, not as cold as expected, some Scots mist, but never a problem. Thank you Rabbies for a memorable tour.Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- CACynthia· May 24th, 2024Amy was a very knowledgeable and interesting tour guide - the best out of 4 Rabbie's tours that I took. The tour included such varying history of the Orkney Islands from stone circles erected 5,000 years ago, Neolithic settlements, Viking history on the islands to Orkney's role in WWII. I recommend the tour highly.Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- TRTony· May 7th, 2024Helen, our tour guide was excellent. She seemed very knowledgeable about the north of Scotland and the Orkneys & delivered her information in a chearfull manner.Show moreTrip date: May 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- M
Manon
Asked on March 5th, 2025What languages do the tour guides speak on the Orkney Explorer Tour?
Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written March 2025Tour guides primarily speak English, but availability of other languages can vary and isn't guaranteed.
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Veronica
Asked on March 4th, 2025Is there a per-person booking limitation for the Orkney Explorer Tour?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, bookings generally cater to individual needs and specific per-person arrangements can be made.
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Jean
Asked on November 23rd, 2024Is there a cooling off period for tour insurance?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, the tour insurance provides a cooling off prologue of 10 days during which you can cancel and potentially receive a refund.
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Donna
Asked on November 12th, 2024Do these prices include the accommodation? And is there a single supplement for solo travellers?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written November 2024
Prices include accommodation and breakfast. Single rooms carry a single supplement. You can view the price of the tour on the dates you want to travel if you go into the tour page and select your dates and type of room.
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Janet
Asked on September 17th, 2024Are meals provided on the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Tour?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written September 2024
Details about meal provisions are typically included in the tour package and can vary; checking the specific inclusions before booking is advised.
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Victoria
Asked on September 8th, 2024Can I book the Orkney Explorer Tour last minute?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, though it's subject to availability and early booking is recommended to secure your spot.
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John
Asked on August 20th, 2024What is the single supplement charge for a B&B package on the tour?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written August 2024
The single supplement charge for the B&B package on the tour varies. For a specific tour, it could be approximately £642.63
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Carolyn
Asked on August 17th, 2024Could you explain the B&B rooms. We are not sure what type to book. Are all rooms private and private bathrooms and what size of bed is in each room. ie twin room have 2 twin beds and double room have 1 double bed.
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written August 2024
When booking a tour with us, you have the option of either Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) accommodation. All these rooms are private and en-suite, so you will have your own bathroom. Hotels are slightly more expensive and are larger operations that normally have restaurant facilities on sight. B&Bs are smaller more family run guest houses. Double room refers to a room with 1 double bed suitable for 2 people. A Twin room is a room with 2 single beds.
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Wayne
Asked on July 13th, 2024I am really looking forward to joining you for a tour of the Orkney Islands starting from Inverness. I use a tall walker which is 97.5cm high, 65cm long and the width folds down to approximately 35cm. Will you be able to fit it in the luggage compartment or similar place on the bus?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written July 2024
We can carry walkers as long as they fold, which in this case it does, so it can be stored at the back to the bus with the rest of the luggage during the tour. The only thing we would like to know it's the weight as well, as we have a weight limit that we need to stick to, for safety purposes.
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Dietmar
Asked on June 19th, 2024What happens if I need to cancel my booking for the Orkney Explorer Tour?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written June 2024
You may cancel up to 21 days before the departure date to potentially receive a full refund.
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