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Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland
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4 Hours 30 Minutes
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Pickup offered
Offered in: English
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.
What's Included
- Admission to Jarlshof
- Private transportation
- Services of our driver and a tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to Carol's Ponies
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Admission to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse (£6 adult/ £2 child)
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We can collect you from anywhere in the Lerwick area and Sumburgh or Tingwall Airports.
What To Expect
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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!
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Mousa Iron Age Broch
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
Operated by Robertson's Tours & Holidays
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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