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Explore Orkney Tours

Unit 3 | Finstown, KW17 2EN, Scotland
+44 01856 761159
Ranked #3 of 5 tours in Mainland
5.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Tours
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Mims, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We were only in Kirkwall for a day from our cruise and elected to take the Megaliths and Mysterious tour. Kevin was our guide/driver for the day and picked us up right at the pier. He was very friendly and pleasant. This is a family owned business consisting of Kevin, his Mom and brother. They each had a vehicle of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

A fascinating day long tour of prehistoric sites of the Orkneys. With detailed and absorbing commentary on the sites in particular and on the Orkneys in general from an exceptionally knowledgeable local. Kirsty was a wonderful guide. This tour is a must do as a great way to really see the Orkneys.

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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I have just had 3 great day tours with Explore Orkney Tours -- Great -- unbelievable sites -- Susan and Trevor are fantastic guides -- I would like to go and do it all again. People do not realise what there is to see on there door step.I stayed in the Ayre Hotel in Kirkwall. It is an ideal base.... More

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Hobart
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We had a wonderful tour with our guide Kevin, we were the only participants which was perfect, we got to take as little or as long as we wanted at the sites. Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job answering my questions and bringing the sites to life. Pity the weather was a bit rubbish but this didn't... More

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Kelso, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

We have visited Orkney three times now, the reason for the return trips? Keith and Susan of Explore Orkney!!! First used their services in 2009, we had booked three day tours with them, absolutely brilliant. They know the history, take you to places off the beaten track, and have a relaxing attitude. One of the main reasons for coming back... More

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Townsville
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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We went on 2 one day tours with Kevin as our driver and guide. From the beginning to end it was comfortable, enjoyable and informative. Being in a small group it did not feel as through we were being rushed even though we were on the move seeing many places and sights. The Tours played out as advertised. The lunches... More

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New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Kevin seeing really interesting archealogical sites. It was great to be with just a small group of five as we could take our time and ask all the questions we wanted to without feeling rushed. Lunch was filling and tasty in a country house hotel. Would recommend this tour to anyone who doesn't want... More

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Newport Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

Susan promised us her "best attention" and she delivered! We were four friends in Orkney for just the day, and we had booked the Megaliths and Mysteries tour. We found the trip to be just as advertised. We were picked up promptly at the stated time and were dropped off in town at St. Magnus Cathedral by request. Kevin, our... More

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Macedon, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

Explore Orkney not only took us on the tour, Megaliths & Mysteries, but, they explained so much more to us. There were 3 of us , one mother and 3 adult daughters from the United States. Our aim was to see my Grandfather's church. Explore Orkney went out of their way to find it, inquire about it, and took us... More

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Boston
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

Explore Orkney is first and foremost a family business, and the Fletts certainly know what they are up to. Individually, they were each a delight to deal with, both online and on the phone, and collectively they seemed to genuinely enjoy the process of making my holiday plans spring to life. Once the details had all been sorted, their personalized... More

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