Stornoway and Isle of Lewis Historic Sights Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Callanish, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY, Scotland
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Overview

Our Historic Island tour operates on various days (check our calendar) and delivers you in comfort, on minibus service, to the finest and most historic of sights on the Isle of Lewis. It is the best way to experience the Island, without the hassle of driving, you just soak up the amazing, dream like landscapes of rugged island perched on the wild North Atlantic. This tourer brings you to such outstanding places as ancient standing stones of Calanais (older than Stonehenge!), the stunning Carloway Broch perched high above the crofting communities of Carloway, to the Blackhouse village at Gearrannan village, highlighting the way we used to live, and the change to see the way we used to live in summer on the moors at the Bru Àirigh. Save the drive, enjoy the sights and get the chance to ask driver guide any questions you may have. Please note in the off-season this tour operates in reverse and visits the Arnol Blackhouse instead of the Gearrannan Village.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet near the BUS STATION 15 minutes prior to departure. You will see our white minibus with driver standing close by.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Calanais Standing Stones & Visitor Centre
We will have around 45 minutes at this site to allow you to explore them to their fullest. There is a gift shop, café, exhibition and toilets at this stop. There is a fee for the exhibition and access to the Stones if you wish to view them. This, globally unique, site allows you to experience megalithic stones at one of the United Kingdoms most amazing historic sites. The Stones lie in the shape of a cross, as we know the Christian Cross today, but of course, 5,000 years ago, this symbol was not associated with Christianity. Even more exciting for us is that they are older then the stones at Stonehenge. If you are not back at the vehicle on time then, for the sake of other guests, we will assume you have opted to make your own way back. It is important to consider this point prior to joining any long lines at cafes or attractions.
Duration: 45 mins
2. Carloway Broch
We have 45 minutes at this location. Toilets and a small visitor centre are usually open at this site. There is no fee to access this site but donations are encouraged for upkeep. https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dun-carloway/ Growing up, this was favourite attraction to visit. In those days visitor numbers were very low and we were able to play here all day pretending it was castle. Things have changed just a bit. This monument, built around 200 BCE, lasted as a home and defence for around 100 years but Dun Carloway may have been used for almost 1000 years which is very impressive. For those with the surname Morrison, it is thought that this was a fortress for your clan as late as 5000 CE. If you are not back at the vehicle on time then, for the sake of other guests, we will assume you have opted to make your own way back. It is important to consider this point prior to joining any long lines at cafes or attractions.
Duration: 45 mins
3. Gearannan Blackhouse Village
We will spend around 45 minutes at this site. There is a gift shop, a cafe and toilets at this location that are usually open. There is an entrance fee. https://www.gearrannan.com/ PLEASE NOTE: During the off-season this tour will run in reverse and this site will be replaced with a visit to the Arnol Blackhouse due to season closure of this site. Here you get the chance to see a whole village of Blackhouses (as you saw a single example on other tour). There are often examples of crofting activities, such as weaving, shearing or herding. They also have a shop and a café to enhance your visit. If you are not back at the vehicle on time then, for the sake of other guests, we will assume you have opted to make your own way back. It is important to consider this point prior to joining any long lines at cafes or attractions.
Duration: 45 mins
4. Norse Mill and Kiln
We will spend around 30 minutes at this stop. There are no facilities at this stop. There is no entrance fee. This stop involves a short, 10 min walk, across a rough walk way. My family were engaged, in the 1960s, renovation of this site, and so we honour it with a stop on tourer service. Currently it is without funding to operate safely and has been closed for internal access. However the buildings themselves are worth a visit to see the thatching and stream system that was built to help Vikings grind their cereals. If you are not back at the vehicle on time then, for the sake of other guests, we will assume you have opted to make your own way back. It is important to consider this point prior to joining any long lines at cafes or attractions.
Duration: 30 mins
5. The Shieling Barvas And Brue
We will spend around 20 minutes at this site. There is no entrance fee. There are no facilities at this site. This Sheiling is a fine example of an early house, built from stone, that crofters would use during the summer when they spent long period of time away from home, cutting peats to bring home. This structure is perhaps more elaborate than most of the ones we saw as children out on the moors but nonetheless is worthy of a stop and review. If you are not back at the vehicle on time then, for the sake of other guests, we will assume you have opted to make your own way back. It is important to consider this point prior to joining any long lines at cafes or attractions.
Duration: 20 mins

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Refreshments on board.

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Entrance fees

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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