Plan your trip to Shetland Islands

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Shetland Pony Express

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…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →

Private Tours of Shetland

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 beat…

Approx. 480 minutesView on Viator →

Shetland TV Locations Private Full Day Tour

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 seen on the small screen up close. Plus, you'l…

Approx. 480 minutesView on Viator →

Explore Shetland Island on a Private Tour with a Local Guide

We offer small bespoke tours. Tell us what you want to do in Shetland - eg: knitwear, golf, wildlife, Jimmy Perez, fishing, etc - and we will produce a bespoke experience that will…

Approx. 180 minutesView on Viator →

Private Half Day Tour in Shetland South Mainland

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 puffins have flown south for winter. Join…

Approx. 270 minutesView on Viator →

Private Full Day Historic Shetland Tour

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 and the dowry th…

Approx. 480 minutesView on Viator →

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