Orkney played a vital role during both World Wars mainly due to Scapa Flow, one of the world’s great naval bases.
This Orkney tour focuses on the wartime heritage of the south isles and Scapa Flow before heading west to visit other key wartime sites.
Features
- Scapa Flow and the Churchill Barriers
- Italian Chapel and Camp 60
- Battle of Orkney: overview of the Luftwaffe's bombing raids on Orkney in 1940
- Royal Oak Memorial Garden
- HMS Sparrowhawk –history of Royal Naval Air Station Hatston
- Panoramic views of Scapa Flow and the location of the scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet
What’s included
- Private tour for up to 7 people: you will have your guide and our vehicle all to yourself
- Travel in style in our comfortable and fully licensed vehicle
- Scottish Tourist Guides Association Approved Guide
- Pick ups and drop offs
Extra benefits
- Orkney by an Orcadian history teacher for a truly authentic experience;
- Learn a few words and phrases of our local dialect;
- Mystery detours to local military sites off the beaten track;
- New for 2026: 100% REFUND ( less entry fees already paid for) if your cruise ship cancels due to bad weather
