Private tour in Lerwick Lara T

Shetland Mainland Full day

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Lara T.

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Hello, Im Lara a very cheery , friendly , born and bred Shetlander with a passion for the Isles and a love for sharing all I know about them. I have lived in Shetland all my life where I have raised three grown up boys with my Husband. I have worked in the tourist Industry for 23 years and have an abundance of knowledge of Shetland which is steeped in History , Culture , Wildlife , Nature , Geology and much much more! As a local guide and having explored every corner of our Island I can take you places that others will never find! As I guide you around the Island you will also be able to hear our unique dialect and maybe pick up a few words on the way. I take pride in making sure all my clients are left happy and promise you an amazing tour found nowhere else in the world. Qualified Green Badge Guide (Accredited) with the Scottish Tourist Guides Association (STGA) Member of Shetland Tourism Association (STA) Member of SITGA Shetland Islands Tourist Guides Association Very experienced Driver Guide with a selection of vehicles for your comfort including the Brand New Flagship of Landrover , the New Defender. I cannot accomodate wheelchair access in my vehicle. I only guide in English

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Overview of your Lerwick tour

I will take you to the very South of the Island to visit ancient ruins dating back to the Stoneage and beautiful sand tombolos for stories of hidden treasure, for stunning scenery and up close to our famous Puffins and much more wildlife then onwards to the world famous "Frankies " fish and chip shop for lunch and continuing North to Eshaness for Spectacular Volcanaic Landscape with a Cliff top walk. Of course I will eduacate you in all aspects of our Island on our way and give you a local knowledge .

Recent Reviews

Mary B.Canada
3 weeks ago

Our day with Lara was simply out of this world. She is unbelievably knowledgeable, experienced and FUN. I cannot say enough about how much we learned and got to see in only a day! Don't hesitate to book with her!

Lisa B.United States
July 2026

Lara was a fantastic guide and we had an amazing day with her. Lerwick and the Shetland Islands is absolutely stunning and we loved visiting and learning about life there. I am glad we were there for one of their warmest days of the year, and not one of their days with 180mph winds. Lara booked us a reservation at Frankies for the most delicious fish & chips lunch, and it was gluten free too! She also took us to see the adorable puffins, Shetland ponies and so many Shetland sheep. The landscapes were stunning, and the history of the Shetlands Islands was so interesting, too. We could have spent the whole day hiking and exploring the landscapes. We could not have had a better day! Thanks so much, Lara! It was great getting to know you and exploring your hometown.

Steve H.United States
June 2026

Kat & I were very pleased with our guide for the day , Lara. She took us to many different sites on Shetland , and had allowed us a good feeling of understanding the island. Definitely would use Lara again if in Shetland and in need of a guide.

Robert D.United States
July 2025

Excellent tour! Lara provides local knowledge and takes you to a variety of interesting places. I loved visiting Jarlshof since it includes so many different eras in one historic site. Lara was able to show me a spot where we could see puffins just a short distance away. She also took me on some beautiful walks. It was a wonderful day out and I highly recommend her.

Jeffrey T.United States
May 2025

My family had a great tour with Lara, it was the Highlight of our visit to Shetland. She is very knowledgeable about all things Shetland. The knowledge we gained from her tour totally changed our opinion of the island. We experienced and learned more in the one day with her than the previous two days touring on our own. it was a great investment. She arrived on time and after getting to know us was able to customize the tour agenda to match our expectations. When we return to Shetland, we intended to engage her services to tour the northern islands.

Susan Z.United States
May 2025

Lara is both knowledgeable and personable! My husband and I felt that we really got a taste of the history, culture, geography and wildlife in Shetland during our tour. Oh, and she had booked our lunch in a top-notch seafood stop with so many options from scallops to mussels to fish and chips to burgers. We only wish we had another day to spend with her! We will happily recommend Lara to anyone we know visiting Shetland!

Your Lerwick tour itinerary

0900- Collect and visit the famous "Lodberries" in Lerwick , trading booths built in the sea dating back to thr 17 th century. 1000 - St Ninians Isle a beautiful beach with stories of hidden treasure. 1100- Jarlshof an ancient settlement dating from Stoneage/Bronzeage/Ironage/Viking and Scots Rule. 1200 - Sumburgh Head Cliffs for Pufffins and thousands of seabirds. 1245 - Onwards to Brae for "Frankies" Fish and Chips 1430 - Heading North now to striking Volcanic landscapes with a Cliff top walk which is out of this world. 1600 - Breiwick for more views and head back to Lerwick 1700- Arrive Lerwick

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Land Rover Defender 110 1- 4 pax The Flagship of Landrover new 2023 model with USB plugs , panoramic roof ,heated seats very roomy.

What's included
Other: Souvenirs
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Jarlshof
Meeting location

Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1, United Kingdom

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Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Layover
History
Tour reference number
1117084
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Lerwick is perfect for travellers interested in history, stunning landscapes, and wildlife. You'll explore ancient ruins, enjoy beautiful beaches, and see puffins and other seabirds. It's ideal for those who want to connect with a local like Lara T. for deeper insights into the Shetland Mainland.

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