The Puffin Express

Shetland Islands, Scotland

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Booked 5+ times last week!

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee - Admission to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Gratuities
Snacks

Refreshments available to purchase at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse (not included)
Booster seat

Child seats are not required on coaches under British law

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Esplanade
Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LL, UK
Layby bus stop opposite The Thule Bar on Lerwick Esplanade

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Spiggie Beach (Pass By)

St Ninian's Isle (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility/ walking difficulties
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.4

based on 5 reviews

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Overall great trip

PAUL_S, May 2026

A great tour. Our driver was very informative, professional and a safe driver. We arrived at the allotted time (1 hr) and spent 1 hour at the lighthouse area looking for birds and specifically puffins. An overall great experience and would highly recommend if you want too remote areas of the island and learn about the area.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Paul, Thank you for travelling with us and taking the time to leave this positive review. We're delighted you enjoyed your tour with us and have passed on your kind words to the driver. Hope the rest of your trip is just as enjoyable. All the best, Robertsons

Puffins Galore!

DeAnn_C, May 2026

Really enjoyed our little trip to see the lighthouse and puffins. Puffins were very plentiful and it was a beautiful day. Our driver (10:30 a.m., 5/18) was great. Fun sense of humor and kept us feeling safe on some tiny little one lane roads.

Response from Host, May 2026

Good Evening, Thank you so much for travelling with us and taking the time to leave this lovely review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your trip on the Puffin Express and will pass on your kind words to your driver. Hope the rest of your trip is just as good. All the best, Robertson's

There is too little time...

deanahlberg, May 2026

There is too little time allowed at the lighthouse. One barely has time to walk up the hill to reach it, stand in line for 20 minutes to use the toilet, then walk back down to catch the bus before it leaves. One hour at the lighthouse needs to be increased to at least 1-1/2 hours and preferably 2 hours.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for travelling with us and taking the time to leave a review. The Puffin Express is a brand new product with started just yesterday, so it's really helpful to hear your feedback. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Puffin Express

Lutz_D, May 2026

Nice trip to Sumbourgh Lighthouse. Many bird species and impressive views. The puffins were represented in large numbers. Bring binoculars or use them in the café.

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