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Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwick

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

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 galleries are split into different zones. Enjoy the picturesquely grouped house and stores built on lodberry.
Enjoy the views over Victoria Pier. You will visit the Scalloway area, until 1708 it was the capital of Shetland Island but now it is a fishing port, really worth a visit, on your way to Scalloway you can have a quick look some famous ponies of Shetland

PLEASE NOTE: Walking is involved

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  • Private tour.
  • We guarantee a full refund if you cancel this reservation 30 days prior to the arrival date
  • Port pick up and drop off
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Clickimin Broch

A sophisticated type of stone-built round house found only in Scotland
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Charlotte

An artillery fort built to protect the village during the First Anglo-Dutch War. Your guide will give you all the details.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lerwick

Hay´s Dock. On this attraction, you are going to find a collection of traditional and restored boats on the beach and in the water. Free time to wander around and have a coffee to enjoy the atmosphere.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Lodberrie

This house is probably the most photographed house in Shetland and the home of Jimmy Perez in the popular BBC drama series Shetland. On Commercial Street you are going to find authentic knitwear and locally made crafts and gifts, don´t leave the island without getting one!!
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scalloway

Scalloway area, until 1708 it was the capital of Shetland Island but now it is a fishing port, really worth a visit.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Long walks are involved.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Long walks are involved.
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