A wildly entertaining journey through Kirkwall's lanes and legendary tales, where history comes alive with a splash of gin.

On this interactive tour, you will meet shipwrecked survivors, Jacobite rebels, and the infamous Pirate Gow. You will find yourself in the middle of a handfast wedding at the Odin Stone, before having to dodge or outwit the Press Gang.

The tour starts and ends at The Orkney Distillery, where your reward awaits in the form of a well-earned gin tasting.

  • Interactive tour of Kirkwall's harbour area
  • Takes you back to the 1700s, the time of smugglers, Jacobites and Pirate Gow
  • One-hour story-driven interactive walking tour, followed by one hour distillery tour and gin tasting, total duration 2 hours
  • Distillery tour and gin tasting included
  • Non-drinkers and children are welcome too, discounted tickets available.

Dates and times:

Saturday 16th May - 12.00 noon

Saturday 27th June - 3 pm

Saturday 25th July - 1.45 pm

Saturday 29th August - 1.45 pm

Saturday 26th September - 1.45 pm

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