Orkney Tours | Private & Small Group Experiences with Local Guides
​
Private Orkney Tours with a Local Guide
Explore Orkney through its ancient landscapes, wild coastlines, and island stories on a private tour shaped entirely around your interests — led by a local Orcadian guide.
​
Tour Information
• Duration: half-day / full-day
• Start location: Kirkwall pickup / harbour
• Group size: private (max 7 )
• Transport: included
• Cruise ship passengers: yes
• Availability: daily (seasonal )
• Entry tickets: included / optional
​
​
​
Most popular experiences
• Neolithic Orkney Tours – stone circles, chambered cairns, and UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Beach & Coastal Tours – dramatic cliffs, quiet beaches, and Atlantic views
• Whisky Tasting Tours – island distilleries and carefully chosen drams
Private tours for small groups of up to seven.
Understanding the places you'll visit
Orkney Shore Excursions from Kirkwall Cruise Port
​
Small group shore excursions with a local Orkney guide
​
• Independent shore excursions
• Skara Brae
• Ring of Brodgar
• Guaranteed return to your ship
If you’re arriving in Kirkwall by cruise ship, our independent Orkney shore excursions offer a relaxed and personal alternative to large coach tours. Explore iconic sites such as Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar and Yesnaby Cliffs in a small group, with plenty of time at each stop and a guaranteed return to your ship.
The Dram and the Past
Meet Your Local Guide – A True Orcadian Storyteller
My name is Ewan Clouston, and I was born and raised right here in the Orkney Islands. The wild sea, weathered landscapes, and deep-rooted traditions are part of my DNA.
This isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life. As a proud Orcadian and licensed guide, I offer more than facts and figures. I share the soul of Orkney through its stories, culture, and places that only a local truly knows.
My small group tours combine relaxed exploration with heartfelt storytelling, giving you an authentic, immersive connection to this extraordinary, historical place.
From ancient Skara Brae to the sweeping cliffs of Yesnaby, you'll see Orkney as we do – wild, welcoming, and full of wonder.
​
