Best Orkney & Far North 5-Day Tours from Edinburgh

Prices for the Orkney and The Far North 5-Day Tour options we compare generally range from $1,286 to $2,132, with a median price of around $1,342. You might find listings outside this typical spread, ranging from about $500 up to $2,854 depending on the level of service and private group availability.

Yes, booking in advance is highly recommended. About 22% of the options we compare (2 out of 9) are flagged as likely to sell out. Given that these are primarily sightseeing tours focused on nature and history, securing your spot early ensures you get the preferred dates and guides.

While the tour is titled a '5-Day Tour', the actual duration across the options we compare typically spans from 4.8 days to 7.5 days, with a median length of exactly 5 days. The experience is heavily focused on Nature (100% of options), followed by Historical (89%) and Cultural (78%) themes. Most travellers describe the landscapes as breathtaking and the overall experience as phenomenal.

You have a choice between formats. The majority of options we compare (78%) are structured as Group Tours, while 22% (2 options) are Private Tours. If you prefer a more personalized experience with dedicated transport and guide attention, look specifically for the private listings among the choices we aggregate.

Inclusions vary by provider, but here is what you will commonly find across the options we compare:

• Guide Included: 44%
• Entry Ticket Included: 22%
• Ferry Included: 22%
• Transport Included: 22%

Because nearly half of the tours include a guide, you can expect professional commentary on the historical and cultural sites. However, since only a minority include ferry or transport costs, check the specific itinerary details to see if you need to budget separately for local travel or island crossings.

Transportation methods are split among the providers. The most common way to get around is by Bus (44%), followed by Car (22%) and Ferry (22%). All the tour options we compare are offered in English. If you require assistance in another language, you would need to check if the specific private tour providers offer multilingual guides, as this is not a standard feature across the aggregated listings.

The consensus across 214 pooled reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.92 stars. Reviewers frequently use phrases like 'best tour,' 'absolutely fantastic,' and 'recommend this group.' The high satisfaction rate suggests that the combination of guided sightseeing and remote natural landscapes delivers a strong value proposition for those who book through the platforms we compare.

Take the Airlink 100 bus or the tram. Both take about 30 minutes and drop you near Princes Street.

Meals range from £10 for street food to £50 for fine dining. Look for lunch specials to save money.

Book tickets online in advance. Arrive early to avoid long queues, especially during the August Festival.