Lerwick Self-Guided Audio Tour
Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour.
This informative audio guided tour through the historic fishing town of Lerwick will take you through the narrow streets where you will see sights such as great Fort Charlotte and take in breathtaking views from The Knab.
per adult from
$17
NZDDuration
1 to 3 hours
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Zip folder of audio files and map
- Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Self-paced
- Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map
What's excluded :
- Audio Device
- Transportation
- Food/Drinks
- Headphones
- Entry/Admission - Clickimin Broch
- Entry/Admission - Shetland Museum and Archives
- Entry/Admission - Fort Charlotte
- Entry/Admission - Town Hall
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Clickimin Broch, South Road, Lerwick Scotland
Brochs are found
only in Scotland and are dry stone structures from the Late Bronze Age and Iron
Age.
They continue to be so
me of the
most sophisticated examples of dry stone architecture to
date
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shetland Museum and Archives, Hays Dock, Lerwick ZE1 0WP Scotland
Archaeological discoveries on Shetland
show the presence
of humans here dating back to between
4,320 and 4,030 BC.
Ancient buildings, graves and equipment have
been found which, as well as the
brochs, identify activity here for over 6,000years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort Charlotte, Commercial Street 1 Charlotte Street, Lerwick ZE1 0JL Scotland
Originally built during
the 17th century, Fort Charlotte’s purpose was as a stronghold during
international trade disputes, but its existence led to what would become the settlement of Lerwick.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Town Hall Hillhead Hillhead, Lerwick ZE1 0HB Scotland
Completed in1884, Lerwick Town Hall came from a period of expansion
for the town due to the
boom in herring fishing and the wealth it brought with it.
Before the 1880s, there had been no
designated Town Hall in Lerwick.
Duration: 15 minutes Departure Point :
Post Office Ltd, 74-78 Commercial St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0DL, UKDeparture Time :
9:00 AMReturn Detail :
Lerwick Town Hall, Hillhead, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0HB, UKHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, warm clothing
- Please note this is an audio tour. No physical guide will accompany you.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Our audio tours are self guided and you can take the tour safely in your own bubble. Download the tour to your iPhone or Android while you have internet. You can start the tour at a time and place to suit your needs. A safe way to explore!
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Language
English - Audio
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Citywalksz Ltd
Activity ID: V-30114P50
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