Kirkwall Private Walking Tour
Overview
For this tour you need to take the shuttle bus from the pier to the city centre.
Kirkwall is the largest town in Orkney, an archipelago in the north of mainland Scotland.
What to expect – your local guide will take you around Kirkwall, the largest town in Orkney, which is situated on the northern coast of mainland Orkney
We will explore St. Magnus Cathedral founded in 1137 by the Viking, Earl Rognvald, in honour of his uncle St Magnus.
Then we will visit two buildings full of history in the heart of Kirkwall: Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace. Bishop’s Palace is one of the best - preserved buildings from medieval times.
Once this visit is finished, we will head to Albert Street. Your local guide will meet you up at the meeting point and take you back to the ship.
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Included: Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace
What's Included
- St. Magnus Cathedral Ticket
- Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace Ticket
- Private Tour
- We guarantee a full refund if you cancel this reservation 30 days prior to the arrival date.
- Professional Local Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
For this tour you need to take the shuttle bus from the pier to the city centre.
What To Expect
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Saint Magnus Cathedral
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kirkwall
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kirkwall
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-264862P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
- St. Magnus Cathedral Ticket.
- Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace Ticket.
- Private Tour.
- We guarantee a full refund if you cancel this reservation 30 days prior to the arrival date.
- Professional Local Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kirkwall Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kirkwall Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- St. Magnus Cathedral Ticket
- Bishop´s and Earl´s Palace Ticket
- Private Tour
- We guarantee a full refund if you cancel this reservation 30 days prior to the arrival date.
- Professional Local Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operated by a business
