Our wheelchair accessible tours in Kirkwall are suitable for wheelchair users, scooter users, slow walkers, and able-bodied travellers. All tours start from the Kirkwall cruise port or your city centre accommodation. If you wish to visit a site that is not listed, let us know so we can look into the possibilities for you. All tours are flexible and can be adjusted to your interests and needs.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE KIRKWALL
TOURS IN KIRKWALL
Wheelchair Accessible Orkney Islands Tour from Kirkwall – Approx. 6 hours
Discover the ancient landscape of Orkney on this private wheelchair accessible day tour. You visit the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar, two UNESCO-listed stone circles older than Stonehenge. After that, explore Skara Brae, the best-preserved prehistoric village in Western Europe. The tour also includes the stunning cliffs at Yesnaby and a visit to the Italian Chapel, built by Italian prisoners of war during World War Two.
Tours in Kirkwall
Your wheelchair accessible tour starts when your private driver-guide picks you up at the Kirkwall cruise port or your city centre accommodation. Together, you explore the Orkney mainland in a private adapted vehicle. Your driver-guide knows the islands well and makes sure every stop is as accessible and enjoyable as possible.
About Kirkwall
Kirkwall is the capital of the Orkney Islands, a group of islands just off the northern tip of Scotland. The town has a long history, with roots going back to the Norse settlers of the 11th century. Its most famous landmark is St Magnus Cathedral, built in 1137 and known as the Light of the North. The cathedral dominates the town centre and is one of the finest cathedrals in Scotland.
Beyond the town itself, Orkney is home to a remarkable concentration of prehistoric sites. The Heart of Neolithic Orkney is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes some of the oldest and best-preserved stone circles, villages and burial chambers in Europe. Kirkwall is also the starting point for visits to Scapa Flow, one of the most historically significant stretches of water in the world, known for its role in both World Wars.
For visitors arriving by cruise ship, Kirkwall is a natural base for exploring the islands. The harbour is central and easy to navigate, and the town centre has shops, cafes and local food worth seeking out before or after your tour.
