Tours

Scapa Flow Tour

Explore one of the world’s most important natural harbours on a private Scapa Flow tour with Orkney Odyssey. This immersive experience uncovers the dramatic naval history of Scapa Flow, alongside Orkney’s wartime landscapes, wildlife, and renowned whisky distilleries.

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Private Scapa Flow Tour Experience

  • Fully private guided tour with vehicle
  • Tailored to your interests: history, whisky, or wildlife
  • Suitable for cruise passengers and land-based visitors
  • Start and finish in Kirkwall (or alternative arrangements by request)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are admissions included?

    Admissions are usually booked in advance by us. We take care of that ahead of your tour, once we have agreed the itinerary for your tour. Should you wish to change things on the day and include additional stops, then the admission fee will be paid on the day. Please note that during the busy times of the season, the most popular sites may not have availability.

  • Can we focus on a specific theme?

    Absolutely — it’s your tour. While most of our tours already have a theme, we’re always delighted to tailor the experience to your interests. Whether you’d like to dive deeper into local history, landscapes, or culture, we’ll shape the day around what inspires you most.

  • Suitable for kids?

    Yes, all of our tours are family-friendly and designed to be enjoyed by guests of all ages. Very young children may find a full 5–6 hour tour a little long, but we’re happy to adapt the pace or add breaks so everyone feels comfortable and engaged throughout the day.

Reviews

  • “Loved every minute of our time in Orkney and our tour with Iain made it extra special. A truly special day in a magical place with a fantastic guide.”

    — Y S, UK 🇬🇧

  • “Absolutely first class! Our guide, Iain was so interesting, knowledgeable and passionate about Orkney. We had a very memorable tour, seeing some amazing sites and learning about the history and landscape. Definitely recommend this tour and Iain as your guide.”

    — Paula O, USA 🇺🇸

  • “Great welcome at the port. Iain is a very kind, prepared and helpful guide. He organised a tour for us following our requests. Highly recommended!”

    — Maria M, Italy 🇮🇹

  • “As a solo traveller meeting other guests for a tour can sometimes feel a little awkward, but Iain’s enthusiasm, friendliness and knowledge made me feel completely at ease immediately. It was a fascinating tour. Thank you very much Iain!”

    — Janelle N, USA 🇺🇸

  • “We had an amazing tour with our guide Iain who showed us around all the important places on the island.  Iain could answer all of our questions and was very friendly! Highly recommended!”

    — Annagret H, Germany 🇩🇪

  • “Iain was a passionate and knowledgeable guide and made a wet and windy day enjoyable for all. Learned so much and had fun at the same time.”

    — Scott D, Australia 🇦🇺

  • “We were a group of four on this tour. In five hours, we managed to see the main sites of the Orkney mainland. I enjoyed this tour very much!”

    — Robert D, Canada 🇨🇦

  • “Our trip started with the wonderful Iain. When any of us asked a question Iain would repeat it so that everyone could hear, then answered the question knowledgeably. What a fabulous and thoughtful addition to our tour. Handsdown, that started a tour off on a high note having such a high calibre guide.”

    — Jannine C, Australia 🇦🇺

  • “Iain was so informative. There was never a dull moment, something always interesting or funny was shared. There was never any doubt he was making sure we were getting everything we wanted out of our tour.”

    — Jannine C, Australia 🇦🇺

  • “We were lucky to have Iain as our guide for this tour. Of course he is one of the certified guides in Orkney, but he has also worked at Skara Brae for several years. An expert guide really helped to bring the tour alive. I would highly recommend Iain as your guide.”

    — Vince HK, Hong Kong 🇭🇰

  • “The tour was wonderful!  Iain was very knowledgeable and you could tell he has a deep passion for Orkney‘s history. Everything was well paced, fascinating and very enjoyable. I would highly recommend a tour with Iain!”

    — Patricia J, UK 🇬🇧

  • “Loved every minute of our time in Orkney and our tour with Iain made it extra special. A truly special day in a magical place with a fantastic guide.”

    — Y S, UK 🇬🇧

  • “Absolutely first class! Our guide, Iain was so interesting, knowledgeable and passionate about Orkney. We had a very memorable tour, seeing some amazing sites and learning about the history and landscape. Definitely recommend this tour and Iain as your guide.”

    — Paula O, USA 🇺🇸

  • “Great welcome at the port. Iain is a very kind, prepared and helpful guide. He organised a tour for us following our requests. Highly recommended!”

    — Maria M, Italy 🇮🇹

  • “As a solo traveller meeting other guests for a tour can sometimes feel a little awkward, but Iain’s enthusiasm, friendliness and knowledge made me feel completely at ease immediately. It was a fascinating tour. Thank you very much Iain!”

    — Janelle N, USA 🇺🇸

  • “We had an amazing tour with our guide Iain who showed us around all the important places on the island.  Iain could answer all of our questions and was very friendly! Highly recommended!”

    — Annagret H, Germany 🇩🇪

  • “Iain was a passionate and knowledgeable guide and made a wet and windy day enjoyable for all. Learned so much and had fun at the same time.”

    — Scott D, Australia 🇦🇺

  • “We were a group of four on this tour. In five hours, we managed to see the main sites of the Orkney mainland. I enjoyed this tour very much!”

    — Robert D, Canada 🇨🇦

  • “Our trip started with the wonderful Iain. When any of us asked a question Iain would repeat it so that everyone could hear, then answered the question knowledgeably. What a fabulous and thoughtful addition to our tour. Handsdown, that started a tour off on a high note having such a high calibre guide.”

    — Jannine C, Australia 🇦🇺

  • “Iain was so informative. There was never a dull moment, something always interesting or funny was shared. There was never any doubt he was making sure we were getting everything we wanted out of our tour.”

    — Jannine C, Australia 🇦🇺

  • “We were lucky to have Iain as our guide for this tour. Of course he is one of the certified guides in Orkney, but he has also worked at Skara Brae for several years. An expert guide really helped to bring the tour alive. I would highly recommend Iain as your guide.”

    — Vince HK, Hong Kong 🇭🇰

  • “The tour was wonderful!  Iain was very knowledgeable and you could tell he has a deep passion for Orkney‘s history. Everything was well paced, fascinating and very enjoyable. I would highly recommend a tour with Iain!”

    — Patricia J, UK 🇬🇧

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