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Orkney Islands Day Trip from Inverness provided by John O'Groats Ferries
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Orkney Islands Day Trip from Inverness
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Overview
Experience the Orkney Islands' highlights in a day from Inverness without having to arrange buses, ferries, car hire, or your own sightseeing schedule. This full-day tour lays everything on, so you can concentrate on the sights. Admire Scotland’s North Highlands from a coach, ride a ferry to the islands while watching for puffins, dolphins, and more; and explore Kirkwall and the relics of UNESCO-listed Heart of Neolithic Orkney before returning.
Itinerary
- You'll start atBus Station, Farraline Park, InvernessInverness IV1 1NH, UKDepart Inverness Bus Station, stance 6, IV1 1LTSee address & details
- 1Scapa FlowStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 2Ring of BrodgarStop: 30 minutesSee detailsPass byStanding Stones of Stenness
- 3Skara BraeStop: 60 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 4Saint Magnus CathedralStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 5The Italian ChapelStop: 15 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 6John O'Groats FerriesStop: 40 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 7Inverness Bus StationStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 8North Coast 500Stop: 2 hoursSee details
- You'll end atBus Station, Farraline Park, InvernessInverness IV1 1NH, UKDepart Inverness Bus Station, stance 6, IV1 1LTSee address & details
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Highlights
- View the best of the Orkney Islands on a day trip from Inverness
- Island-hop without worrying about ferry tickets, buses, or self-drive
- See Kirkwall, Neolithic stones, and sea life with a guide for extra insight
- Relax with included return air-conditioned coach transport and ferry tickets
Important Information
Departure Point
Bus Station, Farraline Park, Inverness, Inverness IV1 1NH, UK
Duration
14h
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Inclusions
- Ferry crossing
- English speaking guide
- Transport by coach
- Entry/Admission - John O'Groats Ferries
Exclusions
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fee to Skara Brae
- Entrance to the Italian Chapel
- Entry/Admission - Skara Brae
- Entry/Admission - The Italian Chapel
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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The joy of not having to drive the route from Inverness to John O'Groats, the ferry over to the beautiful Orkney Islands and the completely MARVELLOUS commentary that we had from our driver made this the most amazing day ever according to my daughter! We saw so much, including…
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Date of experience: July 2019
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Response from DFermor, Manager at Orkney Islands Day Trip from Inverness
Responded Sep 4, 2019
Best Day Out Ever - That's really good to hear. It's great to end our season from Inverness on such a positive note - we all try very hard so it's good to get feedback like this for the whole team. Our tours from John O'Groats continue on until 30 September. Thank you for your review.
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We had a brilliant day on Orkney. The weather was amazing which really enhanced our visit. Our driver was really knowledgable about the island and told us some facts that you wouldn't find in a guide book.
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Date of experience: August 2019
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We stayed overnight in Inverness got the early coach with commentary to John o groats, had time for a coffee then a smooth short crossing to Orkney where the coach with excellent and informative driver took us around the main historic sites. We stayed overnight, rejoining the…
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Date of experience: June 2019
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This is one of those reviews that I find difficult to rate. Basically, the tour was well organized, in terms of timing, places to see, getting to one place from another, in terms of site selection, etc. The sights on the island are amazing. I love history and I love the sea. …
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Date of experience: July 2019
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This is a long day trip but well worth the visit. Our guide and his assistant were very courteous. We boarded the comfortable tour bus @ 7:00 to begin the long trek to John O’groats. This trip covered a lot of Highlands real estate with an informative commentary from the drivers…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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By: John O'Groats Ferries
Simone M
00Love it just amazing
Beautiful history, such an amazing thing to do, the paintings are just outstanding. You really feel like you are in…
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Companion503465
00Simply stunning
A great place for walking, beaches, wildlife and easy access to the Orkney islands. Stunning views from the pier. D…
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HartSydney_Australia
00A history surprise across the Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands day mini day trip was a wonderful experience with a good bus driver/guide. The history of theses is…
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Exploration528279
00Maxi Day Trip
Fantastic Day Trip! Our Tour Guide/Driver was excellent, very informative about all the amazing and varied places w…
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Chris W
00Orkney Day Trip
What can i say, A Brilliant day . Driver/guide Stewart was extremely informative and amusing. He made the day. I wo…
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Wattle100
00A great day trip.
Our bus driver Stuart was outstanding. He shared amazing stories of this unique landscape with us. It was truly a …
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brianjudyham
00Beautiful and worth a visit
We travelled by car up the East Coast to the famous John O'Groats and were pleasantly impressed taking many photos …
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JohnRymaszewski
00It's all about the sea!
Great trip over to Orkney on the short tour. Always been a dream to go and certainly not disappointed. Very smooth …
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Ali497
00Maxi Tour to Orkneys
Andrew driver very informative but this was a trip I was so looking forward to. It was the most expensive trip I ha…
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477gavinm
00Smooth efficient way to spend a day on Orkney
My wife and I recently used the John I groats ferry and their maxi day tour to discover the magic of Orkney. Our cr…
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JMD1951
00Fortunate good Weather
Took the Pentland Venture from John O'Groats to Orkney for the day. This is simply a review of the ferry, not attra…
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Bob S
00Standard ferry trip
Easy way to get from the mainland of Scotland to Orkney. Very efficient, easy access on/off the ferry at both ends…
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Bob S
00A unique island experience
A very full day allowing one the opportunity to experience the rustic beauty of St. Magnus Cathedral, the charm of …
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Steve R
00Great Transportation to Orkney Island
Very interesting trip to the Island. We were lucky that the weather was calm with just a little bit of rain when we…
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VictorGreen
00Great boat trip and coach tour
Dog friendly on ferry. One small, quiet dog allowed on coach. Booked online (you get an e-ticket, no need to print)…
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- Duration: 14h
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- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
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- Languages Offered: English
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