Prices & times
Due to limited capacity, it is strongly recommended to reserve your visit online to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment, this also applies to Historic Scotland Members, Explorer Pass holders and reciprocal members.
Admission prices
Your ticket includes the coach transfer to and from the chambered cairn.
| Ticket type | Online price | Walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £10.00 | £11.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £8.00 | £9.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £6.00 | £6.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £20.00 | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £29.00 | £31.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £34.00 | £37.50 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival.
- Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
- English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit this site. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Explore more with Orkney Digital Guide
Discover nearly 5,000 years of Orkney’s history and prehistory, including Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, with our Orkney Digital Guide. Purchase as an Add-On when booking your ticket, or separately using the link below.
Buy Orkney Digital GuideOpening times
Visits are by guided tour only, which depart from the Maeshowe Visitor Centre at Stenness village on the hour. All visitors must check-in at the visitor centre 15 minutes before their tour start time. Tours last 1 hour.
| Dates | Days | Tour times | Opens | Last entry | Closes |
| 1 April to 30 September | Daily | 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm | 9.30am | 4.30pm | 5.30pm |
| 1 October to 23 December | Daily | 10am, 12 noon and 2pm | 10am | 3pm | 4pm |
| 24 December | 10am and 12 noon | 10am | 1pm | 2pm | |
| 25 and 26 December | CLOSED | ||||
| 27 to 31 December | Daily | 10am, 12 noon and 2pm | 10am | 3pm | 4pm |
| 1 and 2 January | CLOSED | ||||
| 3 January to 31 March | Daily | 10am, 12 noon and 2pm | 10am | 3pm | 4pm |
Closures
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures
Admission prices and opening times are subject to change.
