Tickets & tours
Entry to the main floor is free. You can hire local guides to explore Kirkwall or book broader Orkney driving tours.
Most bookedJoin us for a visit to Orkney where you will see some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Designated a Unesco World Heritage Site, Orkney is a...
Top ratedFor 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...
Best valueA small group tour of the Orkney Islands offers a uniquely intimate and personalized experience for cruise guests. Unlike larger tour groups, a smaller group size allows...
Hello, I’m Gail , your friendly local taxi driver and tour guide based in Kirkwall, Orkney. With years of experience, I offer relaxed, flexible tours from the comfort of...
Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural...
We run Orkney's only dedicated private hire and tour service, meaning you skip the crowded shared coaches and hanging about terminals. Meet your local driver indoors at...
Tour prices are 'from' prices per platform and they change based on demand and group size.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare local guided options below.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| orkney & kirkwall tour | 6 h | $268 | Compare | 4.6 (112) | comprehensive island sightseeing |
| private walking tour | 4 h | $214 | Compare | 5.0 (4) | exploring the city centre |
| highlights shore excursion | 6 h | $320 | Compare | 4.8 (6) | cruise ship passengers |
| private taxi tour | 1 h to 5 h | $566 | Compare | 5.0 (33) | personalized flexible itineraries |
| mainland private tour | 7 h | $524 | Compare | 4.9 (63) | in-depth prehistoric sites exploration |
| island private tours | 2 h to 6 h | $253 | Compare | n/a | skipping the crowded coaches |
The official guided tour of the upper levels costs £15.60 per person. General entry to the main floor is completely free of charge.
You can take photos generally. However, photography of any kind is strictly prohibited during church services.
The people of Orkney own the cathedral. King James III granted a royal charter in 1486 establishing this unique ownership.
From Viator
112 reviews of the orkney & kirkwall tour on Viator
Was an amazing experience guide took his time to answer questions and plenty of time for pictures
The tour was fantastic and our guide Thomas was wonderful. Full of knowledge. Highly recommend!!
It's worth getting a private tour with Michael as the tour guide. He was very knowledgeable & personable.
