Private Half Day Tour in Shetland South Mainland

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Private transportation
Admission fee
Bottled water
Government Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If arriving by cruise ship, we will pick you up from the pier at which you dock unless otherwise requested.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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
  • 2

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Travel time from Jarlshof- 30mins. Pay a visit to the world-famous tombolo beach which connects St Ninain's Isle to the Shetland Mainland.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Robertson's Tours & Holidays

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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