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Discover Shetland your way with a private, tailor-made tour designed around your interests. Whether you want to visit Shetland’s best-known sights, explore hidden gems off the beaten track, or enjoy a mix of both, your tour can be shaped to suit you. From dramatic coastal scenery and outstanding wildlife to ancient prehistoric sites, local history, culture and island life, you will see more of Shetland at your own pace. A bespoke private tour gives you greater flexibility, personal attention and more value, helping you make the most of your time in the islands. Perfect for visitors looking for an authentic, flexible and memorable Shetland experience.
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Private Tours of Shetland
1 to 8 hours
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A visit to the Shetland Islands is incomplete without spotting the islands' adorable native ponies, but getting close to the privately owned animals can be tricky. This tour from Lerwick takes you around Shetland's Central Mainland to Scalloway to meet a herd of Shetland ponies, as well as their owner who can provide insights into the breed and their role in Shetlandic culture.
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Shetland Pony Express
1 to 2 hours
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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 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.
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Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland
4 hours 30 minutes
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Join us on the Puffin Express, brand new for 2026, as we journey from Lerwick, Shetland's capital, to the very south of Mainland in search of Shetland's favourite birds. Every year, Puffins- or "Tammie Norries" as we call them- come ashore to breed after spending winter at sea. Loved for their black and white plumage, these cheeky birds have become a symbol of Shetland. Sumburgh Head, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, is the best spot in Shetland to catch a glimpse of them up close. Plus, it's home to a 19th century Stevenson lighthouse, clifftop walks and a plethora of wildlife. When booking, please bear in mind that Puffin sightings can never be guaranteed. They are wild birds and on occasion may be out of view at the time of your visit. Please also note that there is a steep (but paved) walk from the coach park to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse. On arrival, your driver will inform you of the departure time. It is your responsibility to ensure you're back on time.
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The Puffin Express
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