Inverness Tours in July 2026

Marco and Richie were the best guides! Very knowledgeable and funny. They took great care of the group all week. Amazing walks through the Orkney Isles. Something for everyone on this trip!

This trip gives a wonderful balance between walking, watching wild life and learning about the archaeology and history of the area. The Kirkwall hotel has a few quirks but is very convenient for shops, the cathedral, museum and with only a short stroll to the harbour front. Our guides, Marco and Ritchie, organised our large group superbly well, their passion for the islands making this trip truly memorable. Home now, I really miss the wide open spaces of the Orkneys and the company of our tour members!

Walking in the Orkney islands has been everything I wished for: nature and landscapes, history and culture. Our leaders, Marco and Richie, had been excellent: thoughtful and informative. Some highlights were the puffins, of course, but also the neolithic sites, and the walks to reach them, made this trip so various and interesting.

Andy, the leader, was fantastic. We really enjoyed having him as a leader. He felt like a friend and very informative and caring friend. The hikes were challenging but fantastic.

This is one of the best trips I have taken. The hikes are not easy, but really interesting with superb scenery. The meals were outstanding, and so were the B&Bs. Our guide Andy was the best part of the trip! Really knowledgeable and considerate. It was only 5 of us in the group, so a really intimate experience. My daughter and I loved it!

The Explore tour of Orkney’s had a thoughtful organization to best unfold insights that told the story of the flora, fauna and neolithic/viking history of this special place. I can’t say enough wonderful things about our guide Richie. Full of local knowledge of the flowers, geology and history, he was also a very experienced hike leader, a great driver, always on time and open to adjustments to make the tour the best it could be. An extremely positive person, full of passion for our hikes and his country. He always kept us safe and was very good at reading our group pace and requirements. Thank you Ritchie and thank you Orkneys!