Shetland Ponies Tour: Explore Central Mainland

Explore Shetland’s beauty on a budget with our Pony Express tour. Discover Scalloway, meet Shetland Ponies, and enjoy stunning landscapes.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Scalloway - Visitors have the option to disembark in Scalloway, the historic capital of Shetland. Explore the Scalloway Museum, pay respects at the Shetland Bus Memorial, and view Scalloway Castle (exterior only, as entry is not permitted). Enjoy a meal at one of the local eateries.
  • Scalloway - The tour includes a visit to Carol’s Ponies,…
What's Included
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Carol’s Ponies
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Entrance to Scalloway Museum
Additional Information

Experience an unforgettable day in the stunning Shetland Islands without spending a fortune! Climb aboard our Ponies Express and enjoy a scenic circular tour around Shetland’s Central Mainland.
Take in the sights as we journey to Scalloway, the former capital of Shetland, where you can explore the castle, visit the museum, or simply wander among the…

Location
Esplanade
Layby Bus Stop opposite the Thule Pub, on the pier side of the road.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rita_h
Jun 5, 2025
Quaint and beautiful island. - Beautiful views of Lerwick and Shetland Island. Tour driver gave history of the island and other interesting facts on our ride to and from the small Shetland Pony ranch with Carol. Carol has been raising the ponies for many years and is very invested in sharing their history. Loved this little Scottish island and the people/culture.
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Rachelld7967uq
Jun 3, 2025
Shetland pony express - Lovely trip to see scalloway and shetland ponies. Very enjoyable and informative to talk to the shetland pony owner on her herd thank you for the trip and info on shetland. (Tip- Suggest you Check the scalloway museum is open if you want to go there on the day of your trip).
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John_s
Jun 1, 2025
Prompt service.... - Prompt service. Guide/Driver good and informative. Punctual. Coach very comfortable. Ponies were a delight to see.
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Tracyf172
May 9, 2025
Worth Doing - This 'tour' is basically a bus ride to Carol's Ponies to view and hear about the ponies. Our bus driver was excellent and gave some helpful commentary as we drove to this location. He was helpful and accommodating throughout. Carol talked about her ponies and answered questions regarding them. Altogether it was a good way to get an orientation on the area and see the world famous Shetland ponies!
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Toni_j
Jun 6, 2025
Shetland Ponies - Good experience! Difficult finding location. Also loading process was difficult. Easier to pre purchase online. Those persons ( pre purchased tickets should be in a different line, to not be overrun by same day purchases
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Robin_f
May 8, 2025
Need more time with ponies! - We picked this excursion over the cruise excursion because it was less expensive and because it allowed you to get off in a little town (Scalloway) for an hour. Well, there was really no great reason for the stop and we waited an additional 25 minutes for the bus. Even so, I would still recommend.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).