JP Orkney Tours Reviews

Kelly Fanto 2024.11.03

     

My husband, myself and 2 friends had an amazing time on Paul's tour of Shetland!!! It was definitely a highlight of our cruise! Paul was very informative and accomodating in trying to get to places of most interest to us. We loved having our delicious lunch in his beautiful greenhouse with spectacular views all around. If you are considering a tour in Shetland, we highly recommend JP Orkney Tours!!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.11.03

Thanks for the five star review. We're made up you enjoyed your Orkney tour with us 😊

Lisa Stephens 2024.10.30

     

We had the most amazing day with JP Orkney Tours. Paul was knowledgeable, personable and arranged a tour that covered everywhere we wanted to see and more!!! They included lunch which was also incredible. Highly recommend this company!!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.10.30

Thank you so much for the five star review. We're made up you enjoyed your JP Orkney tour 😊

John Groves 2024.10.15

     

We really had a brilliant time.paul was a great host,with all the information,and insight into the islands..it made our trip to Orkney.. Such friendly and welcoming people..and the packed lunch was brilliant.. Thanks JP Orkney..

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.10.12

Thanks for the fab review John. It was great spending a few days together and am made up you enjoyed your JP Orkney tour 😊

Michelle Dietz 2024.10.14

     

We recently spent 17 amazing days in Scotland and our day on Mainland with Paul at JP Orkney was one of my favourite days of the trip! Prior to our arrival, Paul was very responsive to emails and we discussed everything I had in mind and what would be possible to cram into our time together. He made it so easy and we were booked. The day of our tour, he picked us up (right on time) in his snazzy and comfy electric van, laid some flag trivia and Orkney history on us before we even left the parking space, and we were off! He led us through all the neolithic sites, educating us and making us laugh. We got to meet the wonderful Jane and Bingo too! Paul prepared us a lunch with amazing products from JP Orkney, the rhubarb chutney was delicious. He even talked us through our next day and gave us some great tips on what to do. It was an absolutely wonderful day from start to finish. I would highly recommend JP Orkney to anyone looking for a fun and insightful experience in Orkney. Paul went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and give us a great day! Top notch!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.10.14

AHH, thank you Michelle for the five star review 😊 It was great to help make your Scottish Orkney experience special 👍🏼

Pippa Smart 2024.10.09

     

Great tour. Paul was a brilliant guide!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.10.10

Thank you for the five star review. I'm made up you enjoyed your JP Orkney tour 😊

Mary Jane Koenig 2024.10.08

     

Our tour guide and owner of this tour service, Paul, has the personality and the knowledge to provide a wonderful, informative tour of Orkney Islands. Six of us visited special sites, the Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skaill House, and Skara Brae, fascinating Neolithic sites. We made several other stops to view lochs, fossilized formations by the sea, and a delightful village, The Palace. His van is comfortable and quiet and Paul was accommodating and kind. I'm so glad that we took this tour with JP Orkney!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.10.08

Thank you for the five star review Mary. I'm made up you enjoyed your JP Orkney Tour 😊

Katelyn Roedner 2024.10.08

     

We had a wonderful tour and lunch with Paul. He was a ton of fun to spend the day with - very knowledgeable about all of the neolithic and WWII sites we visited (and told us about a bunch more!), knew a lot about clean energy development and the environment around the islands, and answered all of our many questions about life on Orkney. He was also very flexible - when we wanted to stop and watch some seals on the beach he easily accomodated. He anticipated the need for a warm picnic lunch spot, which was absolutely lovely, and lunch itself was excellent too! We would recommend a day or more with Paul to anyone visiting Orkney (and everyone should) - you will have a fascinating and fulfilling experience.

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.10.08

Thank you for the top review Katelyn. It's was great spending time with you and I'm made up you enjoyed your JP Orkney Tour and lunch 😊

Riccardo Poli 2024.10.07

     

Excellent tour with Paul ! Few week ago we landed from a cruise ship and took a tour with him.He is a gentleman with a huge knowledge regarding Orkneys. Definitely, it is something you shouldn't miss

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.10.07

Thanks for the five star review. We're made up you enjoyed you Orkney Tour with us 😊

El Foster 2024.09.30

     

I didn't take a tour but did order some of their Cardamon & White Tablets for some PR boxes and they were amazing. The customer service team worked super hard to get our order turned around quickly and everyone has loved the tablets! Would definitely recommend for a taste of Orkney.

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.10.01

Hi El, thank you for the five star review. We're made up you appreciated the service and enjoyed the Orkney produce. We're in the process of giving our produce its own dedicated web space (check out Jane & Paul's Orkney Produce) where you'll be able to leave reviews of future orders. Next time you visit Orkney then please do check out our Orkney tour page 😁

Nancy Goldsmith 2024.09.01

     

We had a fabulous day in Orkney with Paul!!! He is incredibly knowledgeable and personable! We saw and learned so much about Orkney and its history. And Paul provided a delicious lunch in the greenhouse behind his house with a beautiful view from his back yard! I highly recommend JP Orkney!!!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.09.02

Thank you for the five star review. We're made up you enjoyed your Orkney Tour with us and the Jane and Paul's Orkney Produce lunch was a hit 😊

Erin Taylor 2024.08.31

     

Bang for the buck! We had one full day on Orkney and Paul gave us the best day! We were particularly interested in neolithic sites and Paul arranged a full day of "old rocks" - our fav! Paul was very personable and had a wealth of knowledge. Added bonus: a delicious lunch! I definitely recommend JP Orkney Tours!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.09.01

Thank you for the five star review. We aim to get the most stones in a single frame 😁. We're made up you enjoyed your Orkney Tour with us and the lunch from Jane and Paul's Orkney Produce 😊

Bruce 2024.08.29

     

Paul put together a great experience for us. We were on a cruise and opted out of the cruise provided tours, instead asking JP Orkney to show us what he and Jane were most proud of on their island in an all day tour and get us back to the boat on time. They did all of the above, visiting more sites, even more hidden neighborhood sites, a private lunch, and was voted by our group as the best day of our 14 day cruise adventure!!! Paul’s full of knowledge and stories, never a dull moment. When we were at a few sites and he was describing intricate details of the stone setup, the tourists on the other tours on “private exploration time” (meaning their company isn’t going to pay for a knowledgeable guide to take you around the site, you must get 4,000 year old information by osmosis) would gather around an listen in to his explanations.

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.08.29

Thank you Bruce. It was great meeting you and the team and Jane and I really appreciate the five star review. We're so glad your Orkney Tour was special and your description of osmosis just made me laugh out loud 😂

Carol Shearer 2024.08.20

     

Amazing, fabulous, over-the-top great - wish we could give JP Orkney tours TEN stars. We were a family of five (us, adult children and S.O.) on a cruise, and found Jane and Paul's tour for our day on Orkney. It was outstanding. Paul is an amazing tour guide - one of the best we've ever had the pleasure of spending time with - and he made our day on Orkney spectacular. Fun, informative, thoroughly enjoyable. We opted for their homemade lunch, and it was delicious. If you ever have the good fortune to spend time on Orkney, you absolutely want to book a tour with JP Orkney. You will LOVE it!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.08.20

Thank you for the "Ten Star ⭐" review Carol. It was great spending time with you and the team. We're so pleased you enjoyed your Orkney Tour and the Jane & Paul's Orkney Produce lunch 💛

Nicole Hsu 2024.08.18

     

I rate this 10 stars 😁. We had the very old, the very young, the very loud, and the very lazy in our van with us. On top of sharing some amazing history with us, and taking us to all the best sites, Paul was able to keep my kids corralled and entertained, and all of us in great spirits, even those of us who crankily refused to leave the van. The boxed picnic lunch was great - they may have ruined all future sandwiches for me! When he says he is taking you to his garden, it’s no ordinary backyard. All the details have been carefully thought out behind the scenes - the history behind every site has been studied well, the immaculate electric van is equipped with water, and speakers so everyone can hear. All the bathrooms on the island are likely mapped out in Paul’s head. Timing and mobility are all taken into account in his recommendations, and on top of it, they are just the nicest, sweetest people. I highly recommend this!!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.08.18

Thank you for the "10 star" review. It was great to spend time with you and the whole family. We're made up you enjoyed your Orkney tour with us 😊

Michael Marcotte 2024.08.13

     

Excellent tour. Paul was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Confortable Mercedes van. Very good itinerary and amount of time at each site. Convenient pickup and drop off at hotel.

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.08.13

Thank you for the five star review. We're made up you enjoyed your Orkney Tour with us 😊

The Bagleys 2024.08.07

     

We thoroughly enjoyed our Orkney tour with Paul. He took us all around the island to all the sites we requested and more. He is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly! We had a delicious lunch on the coast made by Jane and including homemade jams etc. We highly recommend JP Orkney for tours!!

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.08.07

Thank you guys, really was a treat to meet you and spend time together. We're made up you enjoyed your JP Orkney Tour and gave us a five star review 😊

Beth Stephenson 2024.08.01

     

Jane and Paul's tour of Orkney is brilliant! The vehicle is very comfortable and made the excursion quite pleasant. Paul's knowledge of the area and commitment to providing an enjoyable learning experience is impressive. He also took notice of our interests and customized the tour accordingly. We can't recommend a JP Orkney tour highly enough.

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.08.01

Thanks for the five star review Beth. It was great spending time with you and we're made up you enjoyed your Orkney tour 😊

Wilf Stevenson 2024.08.01

     

An excellent guide and we spent two days with him, both were well organised, informative and most enjoyable.

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.08.01

Thanks for the five star review. It was great helping you see Orkney and we're made up you enjoyed our time together 😊

Mandy Macdonald 2024.07.31

     

This day tour of several of the major Neolithic sites of Orkney (including the Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Maes Howe, and Skara Brae) was excellent. Paul is very experienced and knowledgeable about the monuments and also gave us lots of information about contemporary Orkney; his enthusiasm and love for the islands shines through in conversation. The day was informal in style, involving quite a lot of driving from place to place, but all the arrangements worked completely smoothly. We would strongly recommend JP Orkney Tours to anyone wanting to explore these beautiful and evocative places.

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.08.01

Thank you for the five star review. It's was great to show you the sites and get to The Ness of. Rodger for hopefully not the last time. We're made up you enjoyed your Orkney tour with us and hope to see you again 😊

Morag Hayes 2024.07.31

     

Very glad we booked with J&P Orkney Tours, we were able to see so much in our short visit. We would never have managed to fit everything in ourselves. Being able to combine seeing the historical sights with some coastal walks made it a very memorable trip. Paul was a great guide, the 'van chat' allowed us to find out a lot more about Orkney and island life than we would have done just visiting the sights.

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Reply from JP Orkney Tours 2024.07.31

Thank you for the great review. We're made up you enjoyed your Orkney experience with us. It was fun spending time with you and hope to see you in the future 😊