*Please pre-book to avoid disppointment. There may be available seats on the day but this cannot be guaranteed.*
Meeting point for all tours is at the bus stop, opposite The Thule, Esplanade, Lerwick. ZE1 0LL
Shetland Pony Express - 1 hour (per circuit)
Make the most of your day in the beautiful Shetland Islands without breaking the bank! Hop aboard our Ponies Express and enjoy the views as we take you on a circular journey around Shetland's Central Mainland, with commentary from your driver along the way.
Admire the views as we travel to Scalloway, the former capital of Shetland where you can get off the bus for an hour - if you wish - to visit the famous castle, museum or just stroll amongst the colourful houses. There are some fantastic shops and restaurants to visit here too! Catch the next bus and continue on the route.
Next, we pay a visit to some of the islands' most famous residents. The wonderful Shetland Ponies originated right here in Shetland, but thanks to their huge appeal can now be found all over the world, being especially popular as riding ponies for children and a companion to horses. Carol, the stud owner, will explain in detail about these beautiful animals. Please remember that they have strong teeth and can nip so please do not feed the ponies!
A leisurely and scenic drive through the Tingwall Valley takes us back to Lerwick.
Adult £22.00 - Senior £20.00 - Child £16.00 - Under 5 £5.00 (2025 prices)
Adult £25.00 - Senior £22.00 - Child £18.00 - Under 5 £7.50 (2026 prices)
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Puffin Express - 
3 hour south mainland scenic tour
View the stunning scenery on the east coast as we travel to Sumburgh Head at the southern tip of the islands. We’ll spend an hour here looking for those cheeky little puffins who nest in the cliffs and hatch their baby pufflings. There are many other species of birds to see, including guillemots and kittiwakes.
Sumburgh Head is home to the oldest lighthouse in Shetland (built 1821). Take a look inside the engine room, interactive visitor centre and gift shop. Look out across ‘Da Roost’ where the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea meet, admire the spectacular panoramic views all around.
The journey back north showcases the west coast with views over Spiggie and Rerwick, where seals often sunbathe, and to St Ninians Isle with its stunning sand tombolo and rich Viking history. We then continue through picturesque villages as we make our way back to Lerwick.
- Please be aware: We can not guarantee puffins on the day- their standard yearly visits are between April & August each year. The bus driver will adhere strictly to their timetable, it is wholly the passengers' responsibility to follow the times stated on the day. Safety is paramount and is the passengers' responsibility - please do not lean on or climb over walls and fences - only use recognised viewing areas and take cake at all times!
Adult £38.00 - Senior £35.00 - Child £25.00 - Under 5 £10.00
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Bressay Explorer - Duration: 4.5 hours
(please book early - limited availability for each date)
Dates/Times:
Wed 3rd June 09:30 - Fri 12th June 09:30 - Weds 24th June 10:30
Sun 12th July 10:30 - Fri 17th July 09:30 - Mon 20th July 10:30 - Thu 30th July 09:30
Tues 11th Aug 09:30 Thu 20th Aug 10:30
Adult £95.00 - Child £79.00
Meeting Point: Esplanade, Lerwick. ZE1 0LL
Meet your driver in Lerwick Town Centre and make the short journey inter-island ferry crossing to Bressay.
Bressay:
Arriving in Bressay, we meet our local guide who is an island resident, crofter and archaeologist. Tours departing on Saturdays will have the chance to explore the Bressay Heritage Centre which tells the story of the island's 6000 year history. On all days, we will see the reconstruction of a Bronze Age Burnt Mound, which was saved from crumbling into the sea.
Garths Croft - our guide, Chris, will accompany us to his island croft, a sustainable agricultural holding. We will be able to look at the sheep - ewes, rams and lambs - white, coloured, fleckit and even katmogget! Sift through fleeces from Chris' flock and see the principal day-to-day tools and equipment which are used by a Shetland crofter. Chris' croft is mixed, with woodland, pigs, turkeys, hens and vegetables alongside his beautifully coloured sheep, so there is plenty to see on an island with abundant nature, wildlife and history.
Speldiburn Cafe - We make a short stop at the cafe where there is the chance to purchase a light lunch and refreshments (own expense)
Bressay Lighthouse - At the southern tip of Bressay, the island's lighthouse is one of four designed by the Stevenson brothers. Constructed in 1858, the lighthouse was automated in 1998. Note - it is not possible to enter the lighthouse, it is not open to the public.
Bressay Church - Visit croft houses and outbuildings plus the former manse which crowd the centre of the site, which also includes a Neolithic turf dyke, Viking houses and the graveyard of the cross-shaped kirk of St Mary's - which stands, in part, on the remains of a broch.
We bid farewell to Chris and rejoin the ferry for the short crossing back to Lerwick.
Lerwick:
The drop-off point is in the centre of town, so you'll be able to explore Shetland's capital at your own pace. If you're travelling on a cruise ship which is berthed out of the town, you can use the free shuttle bus to return to the pier, once you have finished exploring.