Orkney, Heart of Neolithic Orkney Tour by Trike

Orkney Trike Tours

Choose from a half-day or full-day trike tour of Orkney with a guide and dive into its Neolithic history. Explore the heritage sites of Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, the Stone circles, and Maeshowe.

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Orkney Trike Tours offers you this complete and exhilarating sensory experience. You will arrive in style, and be the envy of the other travellers. At Orkney Trike Tours we put you at the centre of our tour and try to entertain, educate and just make your day memorable as we transport you across Orkney. so you can get the most from us during your time with us. To this end please don't hesitate to ask questions before and whilst you are with us, we might not know all the answers but can point you to some one who might.
Orkney has, for centuries, been a crossroads for travellers. Its rich Neolithic history shows that even 6500 years ago it was probably a centre of influence for Britain. There has been continuous human habitation through to the present day. With some of the inhabitants leaving more of a mark than others. This tour concentrates visit the Orkney's Neolithic World Heritage Sites.
As you drive across Orkney, on the back of the trike, you are looking at a landscape which Neolithic Farmers helped create.
It is easy to believe that Neolithic inhabitants only lived at or near the sites we visit. The truth is they inhabited all of Mainland Orkney and most of the other islands as well. They have left us with many ten's if not hundreds of chambers, standing stones and remains of settlements. With many more sites allegedly going unreported by the landowners who want to keep their secrets to themselves.
wWen you are with us you can visit Skara Brae, the Stone circles, Maeshowe depending upon time and availability. As well as perhaps one of the smaller chambers that are open to the public. You can learn about the "Temple complex" at the Ness Of Brodgar which is featured in many documentaries about Orkney's past and if the excavation is open call in and see for yourself.
So by booking this tour you get both the pleasure of visiting some of the Neolithic sites of Orkney, and at the same time as you experiencing the thrill of riding On a motorbike, but in complete safety driven by an experienced Advanced driver. so its really two tours for the price of One.