Shetland Adventure: Explore South Mainland Gems

Explore Shetland’s South Mainland: St Ninian’s Isle, Sumburgh Head, and Jarlshof. Discover history, nature, and local crafts on this captivating tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St Ninian’s Isle - St Ninian’s Isle is renowned for the discovery of a Pictish silver hoard by a Shetland schoolboy in 1953. The 500-meter-long shell sand tombolo connecting the Isle to the Mainland is among the most exquisite in Europe.
  • Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement - The ancient site of Jarlshof reveals 5000 years of history,…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Experience the enchanting South Mainland of Shetland, where history meets nature. Discover the unspoiled beauty of St Ninian’s Isle, renowned for its Pictish silver treasure, and take a leisurely walk along its breathtaking 500m tombolo. Observe seals relaxing on quiet beaches and admire the majestic Sumburgh Head lighthouse, situated within a vibrant…

Location
St Ninian's Isle
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(2 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Dulcie
Jul 6, 2025
The beauty and history of Shetland brought to life by an entertaining and knowledgeable Islander - This private tour for 2 people and was a 5 in every category. We had already explored the north of Shetland and advised Mandy that we would like to focus on places such as Jarlshof and Sumburgh in the south and if possible see some puffins up close! Mandy picked us in the morning at our accommodation in Lerwick in a spacious and comfortable car. She is very knowledgeable about Shetland and on the journey south she regaled stories about her island that really brought its history to life. She took us to several other attractions such as St Ninian’s Isle and we even managed to get close to several Shetland Ponies! We stopped for coffee on the way and had lunch at the Sumburgh Hotel before visiting Jarlshof. Mandy acted as our guide as we explored Jarlshof and again brought its history to life for us! After that we headed up to the Sumburgh Head Nature Reserve where we managed to get close to several puffins which Mandy had spotted! We then drove up to the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse with its magnificent views. We thoroughly enjoyed Mandy’s company throughout the tour. When she heard that we had both enjoyed watching the TV series Shetland, she took us on the way back to Lerwick to some of the filming locations and also to Perez’s house in Lerwick.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Elaine
Jun 5, 2025
Holiday with my octogenarian mum - Mandy was a fount of knowledge was able to take myself and my octogenarian mum all over Shetland keep it interesting fun and have the odd rest when needed and a cup of Tea Made good shopping suggestion and we did a great sauna and cool off in the Atlantic Ocean We bought some beautiful knitwear jewellery and fudge We did a self dry tour which was a brilliant idea as it gave me a chance to drive with a great co- driver that gave me confidence to explore Shetland more Mandy was a delightful tour guide
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $810 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).