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Isle of Lewis Heritage: Private Day Tour from Stornoway

Stornowayby Opatrip.com Scotland

  • 6 hours
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

Overview

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Explore the rich history and ancient wonders of the Isle of Lewis on our private full-day tour with convenient transportation from Stornoway. The journey will take you to the mystical Calanais Standing Stones, where you’ll unravel the secrets of a 5,000-year-old stone circle. Delve into Hebridean heritage at The Blackhouse, a traditional thatched-roof dwelling, and discover the incredible engineering of the Dun Carloway Broch, an Iron Age fortress offering breathtaking views. Wrap up your adventure at the Bosta Iron Age House, where history comes to life with reconstructed dwellings and archaeological treasures. This immersive tour promises an immersive exploration of Lewis’s past and heritage.

What's included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Lunch
  • The Blackhouse, Arnol
  • Callanish Standing Stones
  • Bosta (Bostadh) Iron Age House

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stornoway

    4 hours

    The tour guide will pick you up in Stornoway and ensure everyone is ready for the upcoming round-trip. The total transportation time of the round-trip is allocated here.

  2. 2

    Calanais Standing Stones & Visitor Centre

    30 min

    The Calanais Standing Stones, situated on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, form a mysterious and ancient stone circle dating back over 5,000 years, shrouded in legends and believed to have had significant astronomical and spiritual significance for its builders.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    30 min

    The Blackhouse is a traditional Scottish dwelling with a thatched roof, offering a glimpse into the island's history and lifestyle of the past, providing visitors with an immersive experience of rural Hebridean life.

  4. 4

    Carloway Broch

    30 min

    Dun Carloway Broch, located on the Isle of Lewis, is a well-preserved Iron Age fortress with a circular stone structure that stands as a testament to the ancient engineering prowess of its builders, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    30 min

    Bosta Iron Age House provides a fascinating look into the daily life of Iron Age inhabitants, offering reconstructed dwellings and archaeological discoveries that shed light on the island's history and culture. (Visit from the outside)

Meeting and pickup

We provide pick-up and drop-off services in Stornoway. The tour guide will contact you in advance to arrange the exact pick-up location according to your preference.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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