Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer
Overview
Often overlooked by tourists, the west side of the Shetland Mainland (known as the Wastside locally) is a haven of unspoilt beauty. Never visited by large tour groups or shore excursions, join us to discover some of Shetland's most scenic spots.
During your private guided tour, you'll pass through some of Shetland's most spectacular scenery, visit our most important Neolithic site- Stanydale Temple- and stop off at an authentic Cake Fridge.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of a qualified Tour Guide
- Lunch No food or drink included
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We can collect you from your dock or tender pier if arriving by cruise ship, or from your specified hotel or guest house.
What To Expect
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Lerwick (pass by)
Reawick
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Culswick
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stanydale Temple
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Skeld
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lerwick (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility problems- some walking is required to fully enjoy this tour
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-440087P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Services of a qualified Tour Guide.
- Lunch. No food or drink included.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility problems- some walking is required to fully enjoy this tour
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of a qualified Tour Guide
- LunchNo food or drink included
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility problems- some walking is required to fully enjoy this tour
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
