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Experience Private Lewis Historical Tour

By Hebridean Life Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp5.031.372 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Using only locally born and bred guides, this tour allows you to hear about life on the Outer Hebridean Islands. With visits to historical sites around Lewis, we provide in-depth information on the history versus current life as an islander. Join us on a tour which will take you full circle.

Activity location

  • Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    • 5A Garenin
    • HS2 9AL, Garenin, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    • 5A Garenin
    • HS2 9AL, Garenin, Scotland, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Experience what life was like living in a blockhouse village before the day of modern conveniences. On-site guides will explain the history and way of life of the villagers. A video will take you through the working lives of the people.

Lews Castle

  • 45m
Built around 1860 by Sir James Matheson, this castle was restored to its former glory and reopened to the public in 2016. Take a walk through the ballroom, morning room, library and dining room. A museum is accessed through the castle and gives further insight into the people and history of the islands.

Carloway Broch (Pass by)

Built around 100AD, this fortress was used for defensive and offensive purposes. Experience a 2000 year old build and hear about the way of life of the settlers of the time.

Whalebone Arch

  • 10m
From the 1920s, this whalebone arch was erected following the harpooning of a blue whale off the west coast of Lewis. The whalebone still has the harpoon in place.

Calanais Standing Stones

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Calanais Stones are a 5000 year old neolithic site in the formation of a Celtic cross. Your tour will take you up to the site in order to take photos and provide an overview of the historical significance of the stones. There is a cost of £15 per person to enter the site together with the exhibition in the recently re-opened visitor centre. Clients can choose this at their own discretion, which is not included in the ticket price.

Location

Activity location

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    Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    • 5A Garenin
    • HS2 9AL, Garenin, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    • 5A Garenin
    • HS2 9AL, Garenin, Scotland, United Kingdom

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