wotif
Horgabost Beach, Isle of Harris
MacLeod Stone, Isle of Harris
Hebridean Sunset
Machair, Isle of Harris
Eagle Observatory Path, Isle of Harris

Lewis Historical Tour

By Hebridean Life Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,263 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Hebridean Life Tours highlight and visit the attractions we believe to be of most interest to our customers. While we have listed many attractions, our clients can determine their preferred stops and mix and match attractions from other tours within distance allowances. Our tours are generally a maximum of 6 hours but with the ability to add hours to enable clients to see more of the islands within their holiday timeframe.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • South Beach
    • South Beach
    • HS1, Stornoway, Scotland, United Kingdom

Check availability


Lewis Historical Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$1,263.15 x 1 TravellerAU$1,263.15

Total
Price is AU$1,263.15
Until Fri, 22 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBrunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

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
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Clach an Trushal
  • 5m
Known as the Stone of Compassion, this is believed to be the tallest standing stone in Scotland. Above ground it stands at 5.8metres tall, is 1.83 metres wide and at its thickest point is 1.5 metres thick.
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
  • 15m
A stop-off at the most north-westerly point in the British Isles. The lighthouse was built by David Stevenson, father of the author of Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson. This area is good for viewing basking sharks and porpoises and has a small beach nearby. The area also holds a Guinness Book of Records for the highest gust recorded in the British Isles at 133.6 miles per hour in 1962
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village Ltd
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
A stop off at the restored Blackhouse Village, comprising a museum highlighting life in the 1800s on Lewis. Watch a video on community life and culture and enjoy seeing a Harris Tweed Weaver at work and a real life peat stack.
Callanish Standing Stones
  • 30m
See the stone circle which ages with the Pyramids and older than Stonehenge. Try and make sense of the reason for the stones. Visit the exhibition and enjoy a cup of tea and some cake at the visitor centre.
Lews Castle
  • 30m
Redeveloped in 2015 to bring the building back to its original state, Lews Castle was built between 1840 and 1860 by Lord and Lady Matheson, as a luxurious dwelling. Sold onto Lord Leverhulme of Unilever, the Castle, grounds, Stornoway and surrounding areas was left to the people of Stornoway in 1924, culminating in the first land owning trust in Scotland being established. The building had a museum added in the redevelopment which houses a rich history of the islands and some of the Lewis Chessmen which were discovered in a sand dune in Uig in 1831. Carved from Walrus Ivory, they are believed to have been brought to Lewis by the Vikings in the 12th Century AD.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESouth Beach
    • South Beach
    • HS1, Stornoway, Scotland, United Kingdom

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. We offer one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Garenin your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.