Private Half Day Tour in Shetland South Mainland

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About this activity

Based on the hit Puffins & Ponies tour, the Best of Shetland's South Mainland lets you experience the wonders of the island home once the puffins have flown south for winter.

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 you'll visit the prehistoric settlement of Jarlshof before concluding your tour with a visit to Sumburgh Head.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 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: Robertson's Tours & Holidays

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Bottled water
Included: Government Fees
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Scalloway

30 min

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

20 min

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

1 h 30 min Admission included

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
St Ninian's Isle

30 min

Travel time from Jarlshof- 30mins.

Pay a visit to the world-famous tombolo beach which connects St Ninain's Isle to the Shetland Mainland.
Mousa Iron Age Broch

Passing by

Travel time from St Ninian's- 15 minutes. Photostop in Sandwick overlooking the Island of Mousa with it's iconic iron age Broch, said to be the best preserved in Scotland.