Orkney Time Travel guides in Viking costume on beach
© Ragnhild Ljosland
Scapa Beach, Orkney, Scotland
Viking Experience
Travel back in time to Orkney's Viking Age! The Viking Experience takes place on the stunning, sandy Scapa beach outside Kirkwall. A living history event led by certified tourist guides.
You will be a Viking for the evening: Around the campfire, we try out some Viking life skills such as fire striking, baking on a griddle and butter making. You will hear stories from Norse mythology and Orkneyinga Saga. Enjoy fun and games like the Vikings did!
Practical information
- Sunday evenings, see specific dates on Ticketsource
- Limited spaces, booking essential, see https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-time-travel
- 2 hours
- Suitable for families. An adult must accompany and be responsible for children at all times.
- Max 3 children per responsible adult.
- No dogs please, as we don't want to risk dogs near the fire.
- A small snack is included, no big meal.
- Meet at Scapa car park between public toilets and Royal Oak memorial garden.
- Event goes ahead in all but extreme weather, so please dress to keep you warm and dry.
- Please be aware the event is near open water and fire and consider the safety of your children.
From £25 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
June — September
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Brodgar
Brodgar: Orkney Time Travel - Private tours - Group tours Guided tours of Orkney with expert guide, specialising in history, archaeology, literature, language, culture and folklore. Available in English and Norwegian. Time Travel tours: Visit the past! Travel back in time on a costumed experience of Orkney's past. Orkney Time Travel is a collaboration between professional, certified tourist guides with considerable expertise who together offer unique events combining guiding, storytelling, crafts, food, and nature.
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