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What are the best tours in Kirkwall?
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What are the best day trips and excursions from Kirkwall?
The best day trips and excursions from Kirkwall are:
Skara Brae
Ring of Brodgar
Italian Chapel, Orkney
Shetland Islands
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What are the best indoor activities in Kirkwall for rainy days?
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Overall rating
Shona was an amazing guide and driver. The information provided, stories, facts given were fantastic. Shona is clearly a passionate Scottish historian. Knowledgeable, funny and so nice. Our 3 day trip exceeded our expectations. Not only did we experience the amazing Orkney Islands but were traversed around a number of towns and villages that were steeped in history, culture, tradition and narratives of people who lived, worked, contributed to the Highland mystic and story. We enjoyed the B&B accommodation…The British do this very, very well. We happened to have sunny weather for each day which was unusual and wonderful as much of what we did and saw was outdoors. However, 1 hour of stormy weather at the “beach” was an experience in itself and we did not mind as we expected inclement weather and were blessed with sunny conditions for most of our trip The drive along narrow roads and through towns and villages of the Highlands was a treat, to be taken by a local made it special.🙏🙏
All in all, a very nice tour. Our ship docked a little later due to the weather conditions, so we couldn't be at the agreed meeting point at the bus on time. But thanks to very good communication via email, this wasn't a problem at all. Our guide Dougie gave us a very good insight into his homeland. The dialect was sometimes a little difficult to understand, but on the whole, everything was clear from the context. We got information about the Orkneys that isn't in every travel guide. We can recommend this tour without reservation and say thank you again for this wonderful day.
It was a great opportunity with Rachael. She made a slow pace of explanation, including some humors so that I could understand well about the history. And she was flexible to take me the Borough of Birsey which was not the planned journey. Thank you for the kind guiding and great enthusiasm.
Helen was an amazing tour guide, we had a wonderful time on Orkney. She was really informative, spontaneous and gentle. We definitely will book again with her. Liam was also a great guy to talk to. Thank you for the great time!
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the sites visited. Maybe could have a bit more time for the lunch break.
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