Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwick

4.9 (40 reviews) 6 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwick — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands.

On our first stop we will visit the incredible Clickimin Broch. After seeing this remarkable site, we will drive back to the centre and spend some time visiting some of the main attractions in this amazing village:

Fort Charlotte- Hay´s Dock is a beautifully restored historic dock. Visit the Shetland Museum and Archives where the galleries are split into different zones. Enjoy the picturesquely grouped house and stores built on lodberry.

Enjoy the views over Victoria Pier. You will visit the Scalloway area, until 1708 it was the capital of Shetland Island but now it is a fishing port, really worth a visit, on your way to Scalloway you can have a quick look some famous ponies of Shetland

PLEASE NOTE: Walking is involved

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Top Private Tours UK

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional local guide
Included: Private tour.
Included: We guarantee a full refund if you cancel this reservation 30 days prior to the arrival date
Included: Port pick up and drop off

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Clickimin Broch

50 min

A sophisticated type of stone-built round house found only in Scotland
Fort Charlotte

50 min

An artillery fort built to protect the village during the First Anglo-Dutch War. Your guide will give you all the details.
Lerwick

20 min

Hay´s Dock. On this attraction, you are going to find a collection of traditional and restored boats on the beach and in the water. Free time to wander around and have a coffee to enjoy the atmosphere.
Stop 4

40 min

This house is probably the most photographed house in Shetland and the home of Jimmy Perez in the popular BBC drama series Shetland. On Commercial Street you are going to find authentic knitwear and locally made crafts and gifts, don´t leave the island without getting one!!
Scalloway

30 min

Scalloway area, until 1708 it was the capital of Shetland Island but now it is a fishing port, really worth a visit.