St Magnus Cathedral

© Kirkwall Walking Tours

Kirkwall Orkney

The Town walk and Cathedral tour

Starts at the harbour, following the narrow, winding streets, that made up Kirkwall’s medieval coastline. Then get a guided tour around the magnificent 12th century St Magnus Cathedral. The tour ends in the beautiful Tankerness House Gardens.

The Town walk and Cathedral tour, starts at the harbour, moving up through the historic City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall. You will follow the narrow, winding streets, that made up Kirkwall’s medieval coastline, listening to stories of the notorious Pressgang and of Orcadian wedding traditions. Hear about the fearsome Kirkwall Ba Game, that divides the town in half, at Christmas and New Year. Then get a guided tour around the magnificent 12th century St Magnus Cathedral. The tour ends in Tankerness House Gardens, with the story of Orkney’s very own Pirate Gow.

From £15 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Kirkwall Walking Tours

Upper Breckquoy
Holm
ORKNEY
UK
KW17 2SD

Tour information

Starting

  • Kirkwall
  • Orkney

Length

2Hours

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • History

Tour prices


From £15 Per Adult £15 Per Child £15 Concession

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Kirkwall Walking Tours

Tour company information

Kirkwall Walking Tours

I offer Kirkwall Walking Tours along with tours of all archaeological sites on the Orkney Mainland, as a ‘step on guide’ in your own, or a third party vehicle. COVID 19 Tours are compliant with current regulations and you may be required to wear a mask at some sites. Please ask when booking.

Opening times

Jan - Dec
7 days a week

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