Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt: Legends of the Isles: Tales of Kirkwall
Get ready for a Kirkwall scavenger hunt adventure through the heart of Orkney Capital! Explore downtown and the city center with your team as you solve riddles, tackle missions, and complete interactive challenges. This flexible walking tour brings teamwork, competition, and sightseeing to life.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Kirkwall. This top rated Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.33 miles and has 8 stops.
5.0 (23 reviews)
Activity Info: Legends of the Isles: Tales of Kirkwall
Kirkwall, known as the Heart of Orkney and Cathedral City of the North, is rich with Viking heritage and vibrant local culture. It's downtown brims with history at every turn. Start your hunt in Parliament Close and set off on a unique journey! You will uncover St Magnus Cathedral, Earls Palace, Mercat Cross, Tankerness House Orkney Museum, Groatie Hoose, Grain Earth House and more. Solve clues, snap photos, answer trivia – each stop reveals new surprises. The Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt is perfect for locals wanting a fresh look at their Peedie Toon or visitors eager to discover hidden gems. Experience teamwork, friendly rivalry and unforgettable moments along every street.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Tankerness House Orkney Museum
Enjoy an outdoor activity at this scenic point in Peedie Toon. The Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt here invites you to complete challenges while learning fun facts about local traditions—plus a secret that surprises even regulars.
Parliament Close
Step into the Heart of Orkney and discover clues where Viking heritage meets modern charm. This Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt spot offers quirky local trivia, fun photo challenges, and a touch of Norse Port history.
St Magnus Cathedral
Unlock secrets in St Magnus City as you hunt for points of interest tied to centuries-old legends. Expect teamwork, laughter, and a few surprises only locals know about on this scavenger hunt adventure.
Earls Palace
This landmark is a highlight for puzzle-solving fans on the Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt. Snap creative photos, learn fun facts about Norse Port history, and enjoy scenic architecture with every clue you solve.
The Bishops Palace
In the Cathedral City of the North, this stop brings you face-to-face with iconic architecture and lively street art. The hunt here blends teamwork with fascinating history—plus an insider fact about Orkney’s famous festivals.
Mercat Cross
Solve riddles near this lesser-known attraction in Harbour Town Kirkwall. It is a perfect spot for those who love quirky details and want to score extra points by spotting something only locals notice.
Groatie Hoose
This historic site in St Magnus City is ideal for scavenger hunt fans who love teamwork and history. Expect engaging missions, local trivia, and a story behind it's unique stonework that most visitors miss.
Grain Earth House
Test your skills at this vibrant attraction in Ba’ Game City. The scavenger hunt adventure here offers puzzles inspired by local sports traditions—try to spot the mural celebrating Orkney’s famous game!
How the Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt works
All you need is your phone and some free time! Download the Let's Roam app in Kirkwall Downtown to join the hunt. Solve riddles, complete photo missions and explore iconic sites at your own pace while earning points. Compete on our city leaderboard as you discover hidden gems throughout Orkney Capital.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.14 KM (1.33 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt High Score
Craving some friendly competition? On the Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive photo and trivia challenges right at spots like Parliament Close or Mercat Cross! Work together to solve riddles at Tankerness House Orkney Museum or snap creative shots near Groatie Hoose for leaderboard glory—and local bragging rights!
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Reviews for Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt: Legends of the Isles: Tales of Kirkwall
As a visitor to Viking Village, discovering points of interest like St Magnus Cathedral on this scavenger hunt was one of the best things to do with friends or solo!
Archie MacGregor
I had never noticed how many hidden gems Downtown Kirkwall has until this walking tour. The missions by Grain Earth House and Earls Palace were definitely highlights of my day.
Fiona Bainbridge
If you want an outdoor adventure in the Big O, this scavenger hunt is a must! Exploring Tankerness House and Groatie Hoose made me see our city center in a whole new way.
Conrad Sinclair
The hunt through Kirkie Central Downtown made such a memorable date. We explored the Bishops Palace and solved fun riddles together at Mercat Cross. Highly recommend it.
Harriet Moffat
My family loved the Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt with Let's Roam in Old Town. Racing around St Magnus Cathedral and solving clues at Parliament Close was a blast for everyone.
Graham Caldwell
Let us Roam app made discovering things to do in Viking Town fun. From Bishops Palace to Parliament Close, found so many points of interest I never noticed before.
Isobel Rutherford
Walking tour lovers will enjoy Downtowns hidden treasures like Grain Earth House. The puzzles were fun and we learned cool history about Little Kirk along the way.
Lachlan Fraser
Exploring Downtown Kirkwall with friends on this scavenger hunt was the best outdoor activity. Loved seeing Tankerness House and hunting clues at Earls Palace.
Anwen McLeod
Took my partner on the Kirktown Hunt date and loved it. Solving clues by St Magnus Cathedral and Parliament Close made for such a unique adventure in Big K.
Ronan Sinclair
The Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt was a blast for our family. We tackled Downtown riddles, spotted the Mercat Cross, and explored quirky spots like Groatie Hoose.
Gemma Bainbridge
Let’s Roam made exploring the Viking Quarter exciting. Solving clues at points like Earls Palace turned an ordinary day into an adventure packed with teamwork and city center sights.
Catriona Munro
Loved discovering hidden gems in Old Town with this walking tour. The hunt took us past Grain Earth House, murals, and plenty of historic plaques. Highly recommend for tourists.
Lachlan Wattson
The Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt was such a unique date idea. Wandering from Tankerness House to Groatie Hoose brought out our playful side while learning local history.
Elsa Rowan
Perfect family fun in the heart of Kirky! Our kids loved solving puzzles near Parliament Close and the Bishops Palace. Best outdoor activity we have done downtown.
Ewan Fraser
We had a blast exploring Downtown K-town with the Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt. The riddles at Mercat Cross and stops like St Magnus Cathedral made it a top thing to do.
Miriam Calderwood
If you are looking for a fun thing to do in Peedie Toon try this scavenger hunt The mix of challenges at Bishops Palace and Parliament Close made it exciting for everyone
Alastair Bainbridge
Downtown Orkney is full of history This walking tour showed off hidden gems like Grain Earth House and impressive art at St Magnus Cathedral The Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt is a must
Callum McEwan
Such a great outdoor activity around the Viking Mile Exploring Mercat Cross and Earls Palace made this scavenger hunt adventure one of the top things to do in downtown
Greta Kirkness
The hunt was a unique date idea exploring historic Downtown Kirkwall We laughed solving riddles at Groatie Hoose and admired St Magnus Cathedral together along cobbled streets
Murray Sandison
I loved the Kirkwall Scavenger Hunt in the Heart of Orkney It was perfect for families and led us to Parliament Close and Tankerness House with fun puzzles for all ages
Edith Talbot
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