Kirkwall - Skara Brae & Ring of Brodgar

Excursion

From +€101pp

Prices vary by season. Exact pricing confirmed at booking.

5% discount applied when you pre-book online
Up to 5% extra discount available to HX Explorers
Duration
3h45
Activity level
Moderate – some mobility needed
Booking code
GBKWL-OP01

Optional excursions can be booked online or onboard. For voyages before April 2028, online booking is available now and closes 7 days before departure. From April 2028 onwards, bookings open 4 months before departure, and we'll email you when bookable.

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Visit the extraordinary UNESCO-listed Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae, the best-preserved Neolithic village in Northern Europe.
  • Discover the monuments of Orkney’s Neolithic heartland

  • Stand among the 5,000-year-old standing stones at the Ring of Brodgar

  • Explore the renowned Skara Brae, the remarkably well-preserved Neolithic village, and see the 17th century mansion, Skaill House.


Visit Orkney’s largest island, Mainland, which is rich in prehistoric archaeology. See the 5000-year-old Ring of Brodgar, part of UNESCO’s Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site.

Your journey of discovery continues to Skara Brae, where you can see the fascinating remains of the Neolithic village uncovered by a fierce storm in 1850. See artefacts including tools, beads and pottery in the visitor centre, and visit the grand 17th century Skaill House which is also located on the site.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please wear comfortable walking shoes, warm layers and a waterproof coat.

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. There is a 0.3-mile walk to/from the visitor centre to reach Skara Brae, and some rough ground at Ring of Brodgar.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

  • Language Availability: English

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