Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up
Overview
Warm welcome to your private, bespoke tour of Orkney Mainland.
Whether you are here for the rich, historic heritage, the unique landscape and wildlife of the islands, or just to escape from a routine, you are in for a treat. And I will endeavour to help make your experience worthwhile.
Convenient pick-up and drop-off at any place of choice and travel at your own pace.
Bespoke itinerary requests are welcome. Flexible start times plus a guarantee that your tour will be available for up to 36 hours from the scheduled start time in case of unforeseen delays on your part or adverse weather conditions.
I look forward to meeting you!
What's Included
- Flexible and adaptable itinerary. Please, kindly let us know your wishes in advance.
- Car pick up from and drop off to any point, hotel or place of your choice in the Orkney mainland.
- Flexible times of your tour to suit your plans
- Scenic routes throughout and an unrushed pace
- Transport to the sites which, depending on your choice, you can see independently or with your guide
- Skara Brae
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from any port or other location on Orkney Mainland, designated by the customer, at an agreed time.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Skara Brae
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yesnaby Cliffs
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ring of Brodgar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Standing Stones of Stenness
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Unstan Chambered Cairn
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Visiting the sites requires substantial amount of walking, although most routes can be adapted to your needs - please, contact us in advance. Many sites are outdoors. The weather in Orkney tends to be windy and wet... :)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Total tour duration includes transport time
- Infant seat available if requested on booking (please email, or telephone to advise)
- Please, kindly note that the touring vehicle is a Mini Countryman compact SUV, and it is most comfortable for a maximum of three adult guests. However, 4 guests can be accommodated on request.
- Although our travel vehicle is not wheelchair accessible due to its size, we will always do our very best to accommodate our customers with a disability. We have provided and carried foldable wheelchairs and walking aids as needed. Please, feel welcome and kindly enquire regarding details.
- Clients are welcome to change or create a bespoke itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Flexible and adaptable itinerary. Please, kindly let us know your wishes in advance.
- Car pick up from and drop off to any point, hotel or place of your choice in the Orkney mainland.
- Flexible times of your tour to suit your plans.
- Scenic routes throughout and an unrushed pace.
- Transport to the sites which, depending on your choice, you can see independently or with your guide.
- Skara Brae.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Visiting the sites requires substantial amount of walking, although most routes can be adapted to your needs - please, contact us in advance. Many sites are outdoors. The weather in Orkney tends to be windy and wet... :)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Flexible and adaptable itinerary. Please, kindly let us know your wishes in advance.
- Car pick up from and drop off to any point, hotel or place of your choice in the Orkney mainland.
- Flexible times of your tour to suit your plans
- Scenic routes throughout and an unrushed pace
- Transport to the sites which, depending on your choice, you can see independently or with your guide
- Skara Brae
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Visiting the sites requires substantial amount of walking, although most routes can be adapted to your needs - please, contact us in advance. Many sites are outdoors. The weather in Orkney tends to be windy and wet... :)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Total tour duration includes transport time
- Infant seat available if requested on booking (please email, or telephone to advise)
- Please, kindly note that the touring vehicle is a Mini Countryman compact SUV, and it is most comfortable for a maximum of three adult guests. However, 4 guests can be accommodated on request.
- Although our travel vehicle is not wheelchair accessible due to its size, we will always do our very best to accommodate our customers with a disability. We have provided and carried foldable wheelchairs and walking aids as needed. Please, feel welcome and kindly enquire regarding details.
- Clients are welcome to change or create a bespoke itinerary
