Private Tour

Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Admission to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Exhibition

Parking Fees

Lunch

Gratuities

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 Not Applicable

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 Not Applicable

Options

Puffins, Ponies & Past Shetland - Half Day Private Tour

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16 Seater

Transit
Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

31 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must do!!!
Don B,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What an awesome time!!! Jacqueline and Sam were a fantastic team showing us everything Lerwick had to offer. One of our all time favorite tours, and we have done a lot of them!
Interesting Day
Sandra Z,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Shirley was a great guide. We saw a bit of Lewrick as we drove out of town. We stopped to see Shetland ponies and learned interesting facts about them. It was raining but we still got a tour of Jarlshof prehistoric site. At the lighthouse we saw lots of puffins and lots of other birds. It was nice to get a hot drink there as well. We got a special musical treat on the way back to our ship, but I’ll let it be a surprise for you.
Nice tour
Dove R,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very informative and comfortable. Our guide Jacqueline and driver Ian were like being with friends. Wonderful experience all around.
Puffins, ponies and ruins
Howard D,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A wonderful experience. Great tour guide, very knowledgeable, pleasant, and catered to our pace and interests. We enjoyed the excursion.
Best tour ever!
Gregory B,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Took us to places we were most interested in and allowed time we wanted. Very pleasant driver and host, charming and knowledgeable! The best time of our 2 weeks in Great Britain. Best tour ever!