Stornoway (Isle of Lewis):Heritage and Coastline Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Meet your friendly local guide at the Port of Stornoway and set off to explore the northern wonders of the Isle of Lewis. Travel through stunning coastal landscapes and open moorlands while hearing fascinating stories of island life, Gaelic traditions, and ancient legends. Visit the Gaelic-speaking community of Ness, known for its proud maritime heritage and welcoming spirit. Stroll along the picturesque harbour of Port Ness, where generations of seafarers have lived and worked. Enjoy free time to visit the Harbour View Gallery to admire local art inspired by the island’s rugged beauty. Continue to the historic T-shaped St. Moluag’s Church, a site of pilgrimage dating between the 12th and 15th centuries, reflecting centuries of faith and heritage. Your final stop is the dramatic Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, built in 1862 by the Stevenson brothers. Standing high above the Atlantic cliffs, it offers breathtaking sea views and wonderful photo opportunities before returning to port.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pick-up and drop-off from your cruise ship

Professional fun guide

On-board tour commentary

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Gratuities

What To Expect

Setting off from Stornoway, you’ll travel across the Isle of Lewis to the parish of Ness and the charming little harbour of Port Ness. The community is a stronghold of the Gaelic language and has the highest percentage of Gaelic speakers in the country. For generations, Ness has been home to many seafarers – the main industry - which are celebrated in the work of local artists. Enjoy some free time around the harbour area and visit the Harbour View Gallery to admire some of the art pieces.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

St Moluag's Church

Our tour then continues for the short drive from Ness is the uniquely t-shaped church of St. Moluag. Age is unknown, but historians estimate a date range of between 1100 to the 1500’s. Explore the small church and discover its history and how it was once a centre for pilgrimage by those seeking healing. There is no entrance fee, however Your Shore Time makes a donation to the church in support of the upkeep.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Stornoway

Reviews

3.67

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Giants Causeway
Amy P,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
This was a good tour, however we didn't have enough time and had to skip the whiskey distillery. That was quite disappointing.
Giants causeway small group tour
Karen K,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic smaller bus tour (about 16). Sean Harper was our guide and driver. He was amazing. He showed us more than what we had planned on seeing. He was funny and informative! I highly recommend this tour. Sean was a superstar!!!!
Giants Causeway tour from cruise ship with Sean
Jennifer P,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had Sean as our driver and guide. He was fantastic! Just the right balance of funny and informative without being over the top. He added stops that I didn’t expect, but we enjoyed. The North Irish countryside and coast is gorgeous. The best stop was Giants Causeway. We didn’t purchase tickets to the visitor center, and I don’t believe we missed anything. You can enter the causeway for free, by walking through the square opening just to the right of the visitors center. There are public toilets available near the hotel. It’s a steep downhill trek to get to the causeway. It’s a beautiful walk. There’s also a tram that will take you down or bring you back for a $1. The causeway is amazing. We enjoyed climbing and exploring it. My sons (19 and 20) really went far. The only thing I wish is that we had a little more time to be at the Causeway. But, Sean got us back in time to board our cruise which was most important!! This was a very nice excursion, great guide, and worth every penny. Or pound, I should say!
Tour got canceled and we...
Marge Z,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Tour got canceled and we were not aware of it. They said they emailed us, but it never came through. However, they were very helpful in reimbursing us.
No show at the port!
Angela K,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
No one showed up!! So far, we’ve had no response, the one thing we wanted to do was Giants Causeway but by the time we figured out they were a no show, it was too late to go. :(
Sean was great and...
Shawn L,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sean was great and knowledgable. Lots of great stops at 7-8 different Belfast sites - Giants Causeway is a must!!!!
Outstanding tour
Brett W,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic tour! We had Sean as our guide and he did a phenomenal job. He had amazing local knowledge and got us to all sorts of great sites and gave great insights. I would 100 percent recommend this tour.
Bad communication, nice tour
Sergio L,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Nobody was waiting with any sign on hand at the pier. We had to look at all buses to find our tour driver.
Need to improve with Company name holding on hand
Ophelia L,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
At the beginning, she is the worst guild that I never have. First of all, Petra who doesn’t hold the name of the company “ Your shore Time”. So, people are quite stressed to ask every bus / guilds. Are you “ your shore time”, running everywhere to find the car and Petra. This need to be corrected on the future . She leads the tour is good with information, care of people.. the day - a lady by the name of Petra, with ‘Your SHore Time’