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Join military historian and professional archaeologist Chris Dyer, a Shetland resident for over twenty years, to explore Shetland’s fascinating wartime heritage on our brand new...
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
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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...
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Cliffs and Rocks of the North
With three fault lines running through the isles, the Geology of Shetland is some of the most diverse in Europe and is the reason why...
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Discover the captivating South Mainland of Shetland, where history and nature intertwine. Explore the pristine St Ninian's Isle, famous for its Pictish silver horde, and...
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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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...
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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With nine series, Shetland has put Shetland on the map. Our brand new Shetland Locations Tour is a great way to see the sights you've...
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Often overlooked by tourists, the west side of the Shetland Mainland (known as the Wastside locally) is a haven of unspoilt beauty. Never visited by...
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Our services can be tailored to suit your needs and are available at times to suit you. Our varied fleet comprises of vehicles from 7...
30 to 60 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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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...
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Join us for a private guided tour to Shetland's rugged & dramatic North Mainland. Explore Northmavine's history at Tangwick Haa Museum, admire the spectacular Eshaness...
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Travel to Scalloway the ancient capital where you will stop at Carol’s Ponies, you have a chance to meet, learn about and photograph these wonderful...
1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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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...
6 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Cliffs and Rocks of the Northjeffalex16, Sep 2026
Felt Like a Friend Showed Me Shetland
I'm so glad I came across Mandy's website and booked a tour with her. Shetland is a remarkable place, and this was the best way to see it, especially if you're short on time. Mandy gave me a private tour of the island, and she's so easy to talk to that I felt like I'd known her for years. She's incredibly knowledgeable about the area and answered every question I had. Highlights included spotting Shetland ponies, enjoying fish and chips, and taking tons of photos of the stunning landscapes. Highly recommend a tour with Mandy if you're in the area!
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Private Half Day Tour in Shetland South MainlandCory_C, Aug 2026
Tipsy Compass Travelers
We had an absolutely brilliant time on the island. Harry, our Tour Guide was so knowledgeable so funny so passionate about his home and so willing to make our trip the best it could possibly be. He is a Gem! Puffins had just left the island and only one was seen in flight. but Harry made sure we saw Shetland ponies and visited with locals and saw seals Nordic, ancient structures and beautiful landscape all along with his informative discussions and comedic interactions with our entire group. One of the best we've done.!
Debra_Z, Aug 2026
Love those ponies!
It was a wonderful tour and we highly recommend it ! The tour guide was very thorough and we learned a lot about the island and its history. The only part that was a little disappointing was that we only got to see two puffins.
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Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwickrunamok0023, Aug 2026
Tom is the best!!
Tom of Tom's Taxi was awesome! We had the best time. Tom showed us so much...much better than any group tour could've been. Do the private tour. You won't regret it.
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Full-Day Private City Tour in LerwickG2290AHwendys, Aug 2026
This is a don't miss excursion!
What an awesome day with Tom! Don't sleep on this excursion. By the end of the day, I felt like we were friends. We saw so many beautiful places. We'll come back to see the northern half of shetland and we'll ask for Tom. I only wish I hadn't forgotten to take a pic with Tom. Next time!!!
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Private Half Day Tour in Shetland South MainlandJason_B, Aug 2026
Fantastic Local Guide — Perfect for Cruise Passengers!
We had a fantastic experience on this tour, and Dave was an outstanding guide. He is a retired math teacher who has lived in Shetland for 45 years, and his local knowledge and perspective really added something special to the day.Dave was incredibly accommodating with our cruise ship schedule, especially as our tender times changed. He adjusted everything around the ship’s timing and still got us back to the tender with plenty of time to spare, so we never felt rushed or worried about making it back onboard.The weather wasn’t the best, but we certainly didn’t let that stop us. The Shetland ponies were adorable, and we really enjoyed learning about the history of the islands, particularly Shetland’s fascinating role during WWII.Dave’s stories, sense of humor, and interaction with our kids made the experience even better. This felt much more personal than a typical large-group cruise excursion, and having someone with so much local knowledge made a huge difference.We would 100% recommend this tour and Dave, especially to families and anyone visiting Shetland on a cruise!
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Shetland South Mainland Tour St Ninian Isle and JarlshofB2947XPjennyh, Aug 2026
take this tour if you want to really know Shetland!
it’s hard to know where to begin.
Mandy provides the personal touch well worth the cost. She 100% exceeded expectations.
After traveling all night on the ferry, Mandy came and picked us up at the ferry helped us get our luggage to our hotel and even had made reservations for breakfast. After being revived, the adventure began.
She came up with some different ideas beyond what we had originally booked, personalizing our tour specifically for my father, who was interested in Shetland neolithic and archaeology. After driving us around the island and pointing out many areas of interest(including, but not limited to precious Shetland ponies) we went on a ferry across to Moussa to see the. Broch. Mandy understood the history pointed out all the relative interest and walk the islands with us. She added a personality to Shetland for us to be part of… seeing her Shetland through her eyes we came away understanding Shetland is so much more than Scotland. Shetland has a history link to the Vikings and Nortic culture. We loved it and would 100% make it 200% recommend this tour.
Laura_M, Aug 2026
Half day in the Shetlands
Very beautiful half day in the Shetlands. Harry, our driver guide was very friendly and described his beautiful region to us with passion. The minibus was also very comfortable!
New York City
Private Tour from Lerwick West Side ExplorerSCOTT_W, Jul 2026
Shetland
Maureen was an exceptional guide. Knowledgeable and personable. She quickly understood what was important to us and adjusted to enhance our experience.
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Cliffs and Rocks of the NorthKarenE_N, Jul 2026
Great tour with Mandy!!
Mandy was an excellent tour guide, so passionate about her home, the Shetland Islands, and its history. The island is beautiful and Mandy took us on the scenic drive to see the Cliffs, and along the way, we had the added treat of watching the sheepdogs work the sheep. She picked a great spot for lunch with the local foods. Mandy was very articulate and knowledgeable. She made our tour one of the best ever! We were also very lucky to have great weather.
Sevrin_D, Jul 2026
Amazing tour
Our family had an amazing tour with a professional and informative guide, Danny, who shared much knowledge along the way. In addition to the wonderful green countryside, we got to admire the spectacular Eshaness Cliffs in real windy conditions as well! We also got a tour of Lerwick with recommendation for pubs and restaurants for our stay. All inn all a really positive experience!
New York City
Shetland TV Locations Private Full Day Tourmark_h, Jun 2026
“Another body Jimmy”
Lots of fun! Tour guide Maureen knew all the filming locations (some very remote) and provided excellent commentary and background information. She is also an excellent driver. I highly recommend this tour to fans of the show.
New York City
Shetland South Mainland Tour St Ninian Isle and JarlshofNir_M, Jun 2026
Excellent tour
I had an excellent guided tour and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. The tour was fascinating, well-organized, and full of interesting insights. Mandy was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the subject. Her explanations were detailed, in-depth, and easy to follow, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. I gained a much deeper understanding of the places we visited and appreciated the rich context she provided throughout the tour. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a meaningful and enriching experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
439wp, Apr 2026
We're visiting here again
The sweets on offer: Biscoff Rocky Road, ultimate teaser, white honeycomb and caramel crispy (I had a piece of caramel crispy) ohhh my goodness it tasted amazing. I wanted to have a piece of all of them, they looked so good. There was a no nonsense very pleasant dark haired lady serving. The coffees were lovely too.
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Private Full Day Historic Shetland TourOdyssey45014145790, Sep 2025
A fun way to explore the Shetland Islands in good company!
We had a relaxed and informative day. Maureen and Jacqualine were warm, funny and delightful guides. What a terrific introduction to the Shetland Islands. Thanks.
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You'll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of most of our tours.
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