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Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwick

Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwick

Discover the main town and port of the Shetland Islands when you book this full-day sightseeing tour of Lerwick. With a private guide, visit Clickimin Broch and a small village. Pay a visit to the Shetland Museum and Archives to learn about the history of the area. Finally, take in the views over Victoria Pier and visit the fishing port of Scalloway, which was the capital of the island until 1708, stopping along the way to see the famous Shetland ponies.

6 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

Join us for a private guided tour to Shetland's scenic south Mainland. Departing Lerwick we visit the island's former capital, Scalloway, before heading to Sumburgh at the southern tip of the islands. Here we visit the prehistoric settlement of Jarlshof before concluding our tour with a visit to Sumburgh Head.

4 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

4 Hours Rugged Northern Exposure Private Guided Tour from Lerwick

4 Hours Rugged Northern Exposure Private Guided Tour from Lerwick

Join us for a private guided tour to Shetland's rugged & dramatic North Mainland. Explore Northmavine's history at Tangwick Haa Museum, admire the spectacular Eshaness Cliffs and visit the pretty village of Hillswick. Along the way we will see the finest scenery Shetland has to offer, it is truly breath-taking.

4 hours
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4 Day Shetland Tour Experience

4 Day Shetland Tour Experience

As a family-run Shetland transport provider with over 75 years of experience, we know and love our island home like no one else. Join us and allow us to share this beautiful, remote corner of the British Isles with you. On this short tour, we'll show you some of our favorite spots, share tales of times past, and give you an insight into life in a part of Scotland that is closer to Norway than it is to Edinburgh. With all travel and accommodation included, this is the ideal way to experience the sights of Shetland without the stress of planning. In just two days on the islands, we'll see some of the best sights; prehistoric Jarlshof, beautiful St Ninians and the dramatic Eshaness Cliffs are just a few of the highlights.

4 days

Price varies by group size

Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer

Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer

Often overlooked by tourists, the west side of the Shetland Mainland (known as the Wastside locally) is a haven of unspoilt beauty. Never visited by large tour groups or shore excursions, join us to discover some of Shetland's most scenic spots. During your private guided tour, you'll pass through some of Shetland's most spectacular scenery, visit our most important Neolithic site- Stanydale Temple- and stop off at an authentic Cake Fridge.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Shetland Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour from Lerwick

Shetland Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour from Lerwick

See Shetland's beauty from the roadside with the opportunity to jump off at the places of interest which suit you most. With four departures every Sunday, you'll have the chance to spend the day how you want to. Be it soaking up the rays on Sound Beach, discovering history in Scalloway Museum, taking a hike on Burra or exploring the exposed Tingwall Valley, you choose where you want to hop off to make the most of your visit to Shetland.

1 hour 35 minutes
Free Cancellation

The Shetland Pony Experience - Private Tour

The Shetland Pony Experience - Private Tour

Join us on a private tour to visit the beautiful ponies of the Shetland Pony Experience. Known for their short legs and thick fur coats, these strong workhorses were instrumental during the Industrial Revolution. Today, they have a much easier life, and love to meet new friends! Your tour will include entrance to the experience, a visit to the beautiful Meal Beach and lunch in the picturesque fishing village of Scalloway. Our driver will take great care of you, and point out some sights along the way. Whilst you're at the Pony Experience, their knowledgeable team will look after you and make sure your visit is memorable.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

4 Days Shetland Tour Experience

4 Days Shetland Tour Experience

As a family run Shetland transport provider with over 75 years' experience, we know and love our island home like no one else. Join us and give us the opportunity to share this beautiful, remote corner of the British Isles with you. It isn't easy to organise a visit to Shetland, not to mention it can be very costly, so we've introduced this tour to remove that stress in the hope of enabling everyone who wants to visit us is easily able to do so. On this short tour, we'll show you some of our favourite spots, share tales of times past and give you an insight into life in a part of Scotland which is closer to Norway than it is to Edinburgh.

4 days

Price varies by group size

Wonderful Lerwick Self-Guided Audio Tour

Wonderful Lerwick Self-Guided Audio Tour

This informative audio guided tour through the historic fishing town of Lerwick will take you through the narrow streets where you will see sights such as great Fort Charlotte and take in breathtaking views from The Knab. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this absorbing town. To discover this fascinating town in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. You will enjoy learning about the history of Lerwick, from its Norse roots to its fishing industries and the historical buildings that exist around the town. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

2 to 3 hours

Ponies Express Private Tour to Scalloway

Ponies Express Private Tour to Scalloway

Travel to Scalloway the ancient capital where you will stop at Carol’s Ponies, you have a chance to meet, learn about and photograph these wonderful animals. Originating in Shetland the breed was a packing pony and are now found all over the world, used as popular riding ponies for children and a companion to horses. Carol the stud owner will explain all in her talk about these beautiful creatures, remember they have teeth and may assume fingers for carrots! So please do not feed the ponies.

1 hour
Free Cancellation

Departure Airport Transfer - Lerwick to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

Departure Airport Transfer - Lerwick to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

Our services can be tailored to suit your needs and are available at times to suit you. Our varied fleet comprises of vehicles from 7 seats to 57 seats, so we can accommodate a wide range of group sizes from couples & families to school & business groups and sports teams.

30 minutes to 1 hour
Free Cancellation

Arrival Airport Transfer- Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Lerwick

Arrival Airport Transfer- Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Lerwick

Our services can be tailored to suit your needs and are available at times to suit you. Our varied fleet comprises of vehicles from 7 seats to 57 seats, so we can accommodate a wide range of group sizes from couples & families to school & business groups and sports teams.

30 minutes to 1 hour
Free Cancellation

5 Days Shetland Viking Fire Festival Experience

5 Days Shetland Viking Fire Festival Experience

Unique to Shetland, Up Helly Aa is a sight to behold. On the last Tuesday of January, the townspeople of Lerwick don traditional Viking attire and march through the town's streets to King Harald Street where they burn a wooden Viking galley. Festivities go on late in to the night, with the squads performing hilarious acts in venues around the town. Join us to witness this amazing spectacle whilst exploring some of Shetland's most stunning scenery, and learning a little about the history of Britain's most northerly archipelago.

5 days

4 Day Shared Shetland Tour

4 Day Shared Shetland Tour

As a family run Shetland transport provider with over 75 years' experience, we know and love our island home like no one else. Join us and give us the opportunity to share this beautiful, remote corner of the British Isles with you. It isn't easy to organise a visit to Shetland, not to mention it can be very costly, so we've introduced this tour to remove that stress in the hope of enabling everyone who wants to visit us is easily able to do so. On this short tour, we'll show you some of our favourite spots, share tales of times past and give you an insight into life in a part of Scotland which is closer to Norway than it is to Edinburgh.

4 days

Price varies by group size

Round Trip Airport Transfer - Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Lerwick

Round Trip Airport Transfer - Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Lerwick

Our services can be tailored to suit your needs and are available at times to suit you. Our varied fleet comprises of vehicles from 7 seats to 57 seats, so we can accommodate a wide range of group sizes from couples & families to school & business groups and sports teams.

30 minutes to 1 hour
Free Cancellation

4 Day Shetland Tour Experience

4 Day Shetland Tour Experience

As a family run Shetland transport provider with over 75 years' experience, we know and love our island home like no one else. Join us and give us the opportunity to share this beautiful, remote corner of the British Isles with you. It isn't easy to organise a visit to Shetland, not to mention it can be very costly, so we've introduced this tour to remove that stress in the hope of enabling everyone who wants to visit us is easily able to do so. On this short tour, we'll show you some of our favourite spots, share tales of times past and give you an insight into life in a part of Scotland which is closer to Norway than it is to Edinburgh.

4 days

Price varies by group size

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The best tours in Shetland Islands according to Viator travelers are:

Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwick
Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland
4 Hours Rugged Northern Exposure Private Guided Tour from Lerwick
4 Day Shetland Tour Experience
Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer

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