The Scapa Flow and South Isles Tour follows the scenic trail along Scapa Flow and the iconic Churchill barriers towards the former islands of Burray and South Ronaldsay. This captivating Orkney Tour, which offers a fantastic blend of history and culture, includes must-see stops at the iconic Italian Chapel and the mysterious Tomb of the Eagles.
Graham, your Orcadian tour guide, has strong family ties with South Ronaldsay and he would be delighted to share his local knowledge and family stories with you.

This tour starts in Kirkwall, the capital of Orkney before heading to the iconic Italian Chapel. From there we will cover Burray and South Ronaldsay featuring visits to quaint villages, ancient sites, wartime sites and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

As this is a private tour, you will have your guide and our tour vehicle all to yourself.

Features

  • Churchill Barriers
  • Italian Chapel
  • St Margarets Hope, historical village
  • Sands o Wright beach
  • Tomb of the Eagles ( Summer dates 2026 TBC)
  • Coastal walk

What’s included

  • Private tour for up to 7-8 people: you will have your guide and our vehicle all to yourself
  • Travel in style in our luxury vehicle

Extra benefits

  • Orkney by an Orcadian history teacher for a truly authentic experience;
  • Learn a few words and phrases of local dialect
  • Mystery detours to local gems often off the beaten track
  • New for 2026: 100% REFUND ( less entry fees) if your cruise ship cancels due to bad weather

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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 eight passengers and entrance fees where indicated. Lunches, drinks, and refreshments are not included in your tour fee.

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

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