Kirkwall Walking Tour & Orkney Gin Distillery
A leisurely stroll through the historical old town of Kirkwall, and tour the Orkney Distillery, renowned for it handcrafted Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin.
During this stroll through the historic town of Kirkwall, you'll see the magnificent 12th-century, red sandstone cathedral of St. Magnus, the ruined Bishop's Palace, and the Earl's Palace — a stunning example of Renaissance architecture. Your final stop will be The Orkney Distillery, where you'll take a tour and sample gins.
Shore Thing Highlights
See the magnificent 12th-century, red sandstone cathedral of St. Magnus know as the 'Light of the North'
Stop will be The Orkney Distillery, where you'll take a tour and sample gins
Stroll through the historic town of Kirkwall
Need to know
This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Closed-toed shoes are required
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Sailors should expect to walk approximately 2.5 miles, or 4 kilometers
Sailors should expect to walk over uneven terrain
In the event of religious celebrations, access to the Cathedral may be restricted; in this case, guides may continue the tour outside of the venue
Sailors are requested to wear appropriate attire for visiting a religious site
Sailors who appear to be under the age of 25 may be asked for a government-issued photo ID showing that they are at least 18 years of age
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