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Explore Shetland Island on a Private Tour with a Local Guide

5.0 (5 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Explore Shetland Island on a Private Tour with a Local Guide

About this activity

We offer small bespoke tours. Tell us what you want to do in Shetland - eg: knitwear, golf, wildlife, Jimmy Perez, fishing, etc - and we will produce a bespoke experience that will exceed your expectations.

Discover the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Shetland with a local guide tailored to your interests. Whether you’re arriving via cruise ship or by ferry, enjoy personalised half or full day tours. Experience the best of Shetland, including its unique wildlife, historical sites, and local traditions. Each tour is designed to ensure you get the most out of your visit, with convenient pick-up from your arrival point and drop-off at your accommodation or your cruise ship.

  • Choose from half-day or full-day tours based on your schedule
  • Knowledgable local experts provide insider knowledge and personalised experiences
  • Convenient pick-up from cruise ships, airports, or accommodations
  • Suitable for all interests, ensuring a memorable exploration of Shetland
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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Shetland with a local

What is included

Included

  • Included: A bespoke tour adaptable to your interests and that day's weather!

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance to Jarlsof is not included.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    one hour Admission not included

    4000 years of history - neolithic, iron age, bronze age, brochs, vikings and Sir Walter Scott - all on one easy to access site.

  2. St Ninian's Isle

    20 min

    Probably the greatest beach in the world. A unique double-sided beach called a tombolo and site of a treasure haul and one of the first settings for the Shetland TV series.

  3. Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

    20 min

    Spectacular views and nesting seabirds. And maybe even puffins!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Brae Hotel
  • Busta House Hotel
  • Sumburgh Hotel
  • Grand Hotel Lerwick
  • The Shetland Hotel
  • Glen Orchy Guest House
  • Spiggie Guest House
  • The Lerwick Hotel
  • Scalloway Hotel

and 3 more pickup points

Shetland and Lerwick is a small place. Let us know where you'd like us to pick you up and we'll meet you there.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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