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14+ tours, tickets and activities in Lerwick, Scotland. Booking is completed on Viator, with free cancellation on many options.

Tours and activities in Lerwick

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Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

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.

4.9(49)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £825 per person

Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwick

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 gallerie…

4.9(42)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviews6 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £357.23 per person

4 Hours Rugged Northern Exposure Private Guided Tour from Lerwick

Join us for a private guided tour to Shetland's rugged & dramatic North Mainland. Explore Northmavine's history at Tangwick Haa Museum, admire the spectacular Eshaness Cliffs and visit the pretty village of Hillswick. Along the way we will see the finest scenery Shetland has to offer, it is truly breath-taking.

5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £725 per person

Ponies Express Private Tour to Scalloway

Travel to Scalloway the ancient capital where you will 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 creature…

4.6(5)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £170 per person

Shetland TV Locations Private Full Day Tour

With nine series, Shetland has put Shetland on the map. Our brand new Shetland Locations Tour is a great way to see the sights you've seen on the small screen up close. Plus, you'll get to see the best of our beautiful island home along the way.

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £750 per person

Private Half Day Tour in Shetland South Mainland

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 p…

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £849 per person

Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer

Often overlooked by tourists, the west side of the Shetland Mainland (known as the Wastside locally) is a haven of unspoilt beauty. Never visited by large tour groups or shore excursions, join us to discover some of Shetland's most scenic spots. During your private guided tour, you'll pass through some of Shetland's most spectacular scenery, visit our most important Neolithic site- Stanydale Temp…

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £775 per person

Private Full Day Historic Shetland Tour

With some of the richest archaeological sites in the British Isles, Shetland is a history lovers' paradise. From prehistoric settlements to tales of the Viking-era and the dowry that gifted Shetland from Norway to Scotland, our Shetland history tour will take you on a journey through millennia as we travel the length and breadth of the Shetland Mainland.

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £1,299 per person

Shetland South Mainland Scenic & Historical Private Shore Tour

This comprehensive private shore tour is perfect for those with one day in Shetland, offering a mix of stunning landscapes, fascinating history, and wildlife. Explore St. Ninian’s Isle, see seal colonies at Rerwick Beach, and visit the restored Shetland Crofthouse for a glimpse into past life. Discover the archaeological site of Jarlshof and enjoy the seabird cliffs at Sumburgh Head. Finish with…

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews5 h 30 min

From £393.81 per person

Scalloway & Shetland Ponies Private Shore Tour

Explore the charming town of Lerwick and the scenic village of Scalloway on this private shore tour, where history, culture, and nature come together. Visit the famous Shetland Ponies at Carol’s Ponies, discover the local history at Scalloway Museum, and enjoy breathtaking viewpoints along the way. Your knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating stories about Shetland’s past, including its…

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews5 h

From £393.81 per person

Private Full Day Guided Tour to Viking Unst

Viking Unst. A day trip to the Shetland island 'above all others' with resident historian and archaeologist Chris Dyer. Join professional archaeologist and landscape historian Chris Dyer for a day trip from Lerwick to engage with Unst. The island of Unst lies at the crossroads of western Viking migration routes between the North Sea and North Atlantic Ocean and was one of the first landfalls as N…

New10 h

From £1,295 per person

Shetland at War Half Day Private Tour

Join military historian and professional archaeologist Chris Dyer, a Shetland resident for over twenty years, to explore Shetland’s fascinating wartime heritage on our brand new Shetland at War tour. We will visit astoundingly well-preserved military fortifications within a range of spectacular, beautiful landscapes. During the twentieth century, Shetland played a crucially important role in the…

New5 h 30 min

From £1,149 per person