Bespoke Tours

Ready to build your perfect tour and experience the very best of Orkney?

Review our core tour elements below to gather inspiration. Mix and match the sights that matter most to you, then get in touch today to start planning your custom itinerary. Let's design a bespoke Orkney tour you will never forget!

What to expect?

We will set off from your accommodation or the cruise pier and embark on your bespoke tour, stopping wherever takes our fancy as well as at the iconic sites. As a lifelong islander and history teacher, my goal is to help you truly connect with the authentic Orkney.

Private tours are deliberately unhurried. If you want to linger at Skara Brae, we linger. If the light is doing something spectacular at the Ring of Brodgar, we stop. We might pull over by a quiet field just so I can show you exactly how our traditional drystone walls were crafted or pause at a local eatery to sample fresh Orkney produce. You have my undivided attention, the vehicle, and the islands to yourselves—there is no group to keep up with, and no rigid schedule to stick to.

Expect a few surprises along the way. I love taking guests to lesser-known local spots, and no two tours are ever quite the same.

Sample Orkney private tour options:

• Full day or multi-day Orkney tours
• UNESCO World Heritage Orkney tours
• Orkney's Wartime heritage
• Orkney Food and drink experiences
• Orkney distilleries and brewery tour
• Orkney Island hopping adventures
• Walking tours
• Scenic wildlife and nature walks for hikers and photographers

At a glance

• Duration: All day tour ( up to 7.5 hours); for cruise liner guests, approximately 5-6 hours.
• Bespoke, personal Orkney tour for 1-6 guests: perfect for couples or small groups
• Private vehicle: travel in style in our spacious and comfortable vehicle
• STGA credited: Scottish Tourist Guides Association approved guide
• Complimentary pick up and drop off in Kirkwall, Stromness, and the airport

Why choose Graham?

• Orkney by a native islander and local history teacher for a truly authentic experience;
• Learn a few words and phrases of local dialect
• Use of multi-media: photos, artefacts, props, and Graham's very own Orkney quiz to enrich the tour experience
• Mystery detours to local gems often off the beaten track
• 100% refund ( less entry fees) if your cruise ship cancels due to bad weather

What our guests say:

We had two fantastic full-day private tours of the Orkney Islands with Graham’s Orkney Tours, and Graham was an exceptional guide..We couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience the Orkney Islands. Graham’s knowledge, flexibility, and personal touch made these tours truly special. Highly recommended!

Debbie H: Trip Advisor

I can't say enough good about our tour with Graham's Orkney Tours. We asked him to design a private tour for our family and he hit all of our desired spots! He's a history teacher and lifelong Orcadian so he knows Orkney... I highly recommend him if you're going to Orkney! Thank you Graham

Tim M: Trip Advisor

Your vehicle

• Fully licensed and insured Ford Tourneo custom
• Full leather interior
• Spacious with excellent visibility
• Lots of luggage space
• A/C and climate control
• Phone charging facilities

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Prices

Please note that all prices are dependent on tour preferences/requirements and are on request. All prices are for the vehicle and guide and include pick-ups and drop-offs for up to six passengers and entrance fees where indicated. Lunches, drinks, and refreshments are not included in your tour fee.

SPECIAL GROUP RATES AVAILABLE: enjoy a private driver guided experience for 1-6 guests at an economical rate

We use online payment methods and can accept payment from any credit card, Stripe and bank transfer.

Ready to book?

If you would like more information or to enquire about bespoke tours, please do contact us.

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