Private Tour

Private Full Day Historic Shetland Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Additional time is for transportation/ travel time.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Admission to Scalloway Museum

Admission to Jarlshof

Private transportation

Bottled water

Admission to Croft House Museum

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fuel surcharge

Parking Fees

Admission to Tangwick Haa Museum

Lunch

Gratuities

What To Expect

Lerwick

*Please note, this itinerary is based on starting in Lerwick. If you choose a meeting point elsewhere in Shetland, the order of stops will be different, but all stops will be covered. We start our exploration of Shetland's past in the islands' capital: Lerwick. Once a small fishing village built to service Dutch herring fleets, Lerwick is now the largest settlement and only town in Shetland. We'll visit Fort Charlotte, built to protect the islands during the First Anglo-Dutch War in 1652/3. Next, spend some time wandering through "the Lanes", a series of narrow passageways built between the 17th & 19th centuries which are now a conservation area. We'll conclude our Lerwick walk at the Town Hall with its impressive stained glass windows.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Clickimin Broch

Sitting on a small promontory in Clickimin Loch, the 2000-year old Clickimin Broch is one of the best preserved Iron Age brochs in Scotland.

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable