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Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

Location Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
$957.06
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Overview

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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Puffins, Ponies & Past Shetland - Half Day Private Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Parking Fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Visit to Carol's Ponies
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of our driver and a tour guide
  • Private transportation
  • Admission to Jarlshof
  • Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

  • Scalloway
    Travel time from Lerwick- 15 minutes. We start with a short photo stop at a viewpoint overlooking the ancient fishing village of Scalloway before continuing into the village for a photostop at Scalloway Castle (exterior only) and the Shetland Bus Memorial.
  • Scalloway
    Travel time from Scalloway- 5 minutes. We 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
  • Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
    Travel time from Carol's Ponies- 45 minutes. Jarlshof is the best-known prehistoric archaeological site in Shetland. It has been described as "one of the most remarkable archaeological sites ever excavated in the British Isles". It contains remains dating from 2500 BC up to the 17th century AD.
  • Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
    Travel time from Jarlshof- 5 minutes. Sumburgh head is home toShetland’s first lighthouse and a RSPB reserve of mostly seabirds breeding in the cliffs. If you're lucky, you will witness hundreds of puffins close up as well as other birds through most of the Spring and Summer. Looking down to the sea you see dolphins, mink and humpback whales, grey seals and porpoises.* Entrance to the lighthouse is not included but can be purchased on site. There is a cafe and toilet facilities are available. Please note that the cafe and museum are closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the 2024 season. *As with any wildlife, there is never any guarantee that you will see any specific species on the day of your visit!
  • Travel time from Sumburgh- 30 minutes. Photostop in Sandwick overlooking the Island of Mousa with it's iconic iron age Broch, said to be the best preserved in Scotland. (pass by)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking dificulties
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

    Location Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
    $957.06
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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