Top-rated Faroe Islands Highlights Tour

4.9 / 580 Reviews
Person standing at Fossá waterfall
Beach in settlement Tjørnuvík
Fossá Waterfall
House with waterfall behind
Underwater Traffic Circle in Faroe Islands
Tjørnuvík settlement
Risin og Kellingin
Saksun in fog
eysturoy-1
Fossá Waterfall
Grass roofed house in Faroe Islands
Kirkjubøur house
Fossá Waterfall
Ruin in Kirkjubøur
Cottage in the Saksun valley
Sea stacks in the Faroe Islands
Grass roofed settlement
Saksunardalur
Tjørnuvík settlement
Grass roofed house
Tour Type
Day Tour
Available
All year
Duration
6 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Tour start
Tórshavn
Description
Included
Useful information
Terms of service

Explore some of the most beautiful spots in the Faroe Islands. You will visit the picturesque village Saksun with the famous lagoon, waterfalls and church.

Pickup starts in the morning at 09:00. Your guide will pick you up anywhere in Tórshavn (including the suburbs Hoyvík and Argir).

Explore the remote village of Tjørnuvík and the stunning village Gjógv besides visiting the ancient and historic settlement of Kirkjubøur. These villages are all "must see" highlights of the Faroe Islands.

Kirkjubøur is the southernmost village on Streymoy and the historical hub in the Faroe Islands with the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral from around 1300, the Saint Olav's Church from 12th century and the old farmhouse Kirkjubøargarður from 11th century, which is still occupied by the same family for 17 generations.

When you head to the beautiful village of Saksun you will see the natural amphitheatre of cliffs and stunning nature. There is an enchanting tidal lagoon here. During low tides it is also possible to walk along the sandy beach to the ocean.

After exploring Saksun, your next stop is the village of Tjørnuvík. This is the most northerly village on Streymoy Island and a popular destination among travellers.

You will stop by the impressive waterfall Víkafossur also known as Fossá Waterfall en route to Tjørnuvík. Fossá is the tallest waterfall with a 140-metre cascade in two levels. This is your he chance to stand only few metres away from this natural wonder.

Tjørnuvík has one of the oldest Viking burial grounds where you can see the original burial stones. Enjoy your packed lunch whilst admiring the view of the famous "Giant and the Witch" rock formations on the headland. Your tour guide will tell you the legend behind the rocks.

You will then take the stunning drive up and past the highest point on the Faroe Islands and descending into the beautiful and picturesque village of Gjógv. Here you may also get the opportunity to take coffee and cake with the locals.

You will take the scenic route back to the capital Tórshavn via the brand new 11km long sub-sea tunnel and witness the world's first and most beautiful sub-sea traffic roundabout. The "Jellyfish" traffic island is now a feature with a world class stained glass and and light installation that is truly spectacular to behold!, with plenty of photo opportunities on the way. Your tour guide will regale you with some more of the legends and myths that abound in this magical country.

Now, don't hesitate to book this Faroe Islands Highlights tour. Check availability by choosing a date.

Activities

Sightseeing

Attractions

Eysturoy Island

Fossá Waterfall

Gjógv

Kirkjubøur

Risin & Kellingin

Saksun

Streymoy Island

Tjørnuvík

80 reviews for Top-rated Faroe Islands Highlights Tour

  1. Henk –

    This was just such a wonderfull day. Our guide had a lot of knowledge about just everything and shared stories with us while driving us around the islands. I highly recommend this tour and enjoy the beautiful landscape. And a special thank you for our guide and driver.

  2. Dolly –

    An outstanding day with a phenomenal guide, who shared the rich historic and cultural traditions of the islands, relating to both the Faroe Islands themselves, as well as their role both in European and world communities.

  3. Jessica Friedman –

    Anita gave us a lovely tour of Stremoy and part of Esturoy. Her English is perfect. She told us stories about the history of all the places we visited and gave us plenty of time to explore each place on our own. While my husband and I were sitting in the front seat, she also told us about different aspects of the social life in the Faroe Islands. When it turned out that the tour had not provided any lunch items for people who don’t eat meat or chicken, she graciously traded me and another person her own salted cod for our boxed lunch. And when we were on our way home, and I asked if we could just quickly see Hoyvik, she took us there.

  4. Sim Bee Hia –

    Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Culturally and historically rich. Delicious fish and chip for lunch! Fascinating! An easy tour to move around and get to know Faroes!

  5. Dave –

    I really enjoyed the tour of the islands, Tummas the guide was excellent and attentive. Learnt lots and feel that i maximised my time in the islands by taking a full tour.

  6. Alana –

    Annfinn was an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable, took us to the most beautiful places, and gave us lots of time to take pictures and enjoy the view. I did not rent a car so this tour was the perfect way to still see lots of sights. The beach in Tjørnuvík and also Fossá waterfall were my favorite spots. Thank you for such a great tour!

  7. Cathrine Guttormsen –

    I travelled alone but we were five people on the guided tour. Our tour guide Thomas was great company, funny and provided loads of interesting information about the islands as well as answering all of your questions. We had all types of weather on this trip and the weather really didn’t matter, this was a great tour regardless. Highly recommended

  8. Celso –

    Had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide was super friendly and really attentive, always making sure everyone was having a good time. He shared a bunch of interesting facts and stories about the Faroe Islands that I had no idea about, which made the whole experience even cooler. You can tell he genuinely loves the place. Definitely recommend if you want to see the islands with someone who knows their stuff and makes it fun!

  9. Rok Rakusa –

    I recently booked a day trip and it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve had! From start to finish, the service was impeccable. The booking process was simple, and the staff was extremely helpful.

    The day began with a prompt pickup from my hotel by our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Anita. The car was nice and comfortable, and Anita was driving very nice. During the drive we were provided with bottled water, which was a nice touch, and tasty hot-dog.

    The itinerary was perfectly curated, covering all the must-see sights in the area. We visited all the main attractions and the guide shared fascinating stories and historical facts that really brought the sights to life. I appreciated how the tour was paced — there was plenty of time to explore each stop, take photos, toilet.

    Overall, the trip was incredibly well-organized, and the attention to detail was evident at every turn. I felt safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for throughout the day. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a stress-free, enjoyable way to see the sights. This tour was worth every penny, and I can’t wait to book another one the next time I visit! 5/5!

  10. Jumanah Abdullah –

    I recently had the pleasure of taking a 6-hour tour of the Faroe Islands, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Tomas, was exceptionally knowledgeable, accommodating, and passionate about the islands. He made the tour engaging by sharing fascinating insights about the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Faroe Islands. Tomas’ warmth and enthusiasm created a great atmosphere throughout the day, making it easy to connect with the group and appreciate the stunning surroundings. We visited several breathtaking spots, each more incredible than the last, and Tomas took the time to explain what made each place unique. His attention to detail and willingness to answer all our questions made the tour even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the Faroe Islands with a guide who truly brings the experience to life. Truly a highlight of my trip!

  11. Zachary Shufro –

    Tummas and Janus were wonderful tour guides, and we had an excellent day (and even got some sunshine)! This was probably my favorite tour I’ve taken in my week here in Torshavn.

  12. Viktor –

    very nice and interesting tour. top guide from the island, thank you very much 😊

  13. Sandra L Teach –

    We had an excellent guide for the Highlights of the Faroe Islands. Informative, well paced and covered beautiful and historic areas.

  14. Sabrina –

    This was an excellent tour for a day visit on the Faroe Islands. Pick up at the cruise ship in Runavik was no problem. We saw many beautiful places and learned a lot about the history and the life on the islands. Our guide was Janus.
    On the stops we had plenty of time to walk around and take phototgraphs. Lunch was tasty.
    The only downside was the car. We were 4 guests and in a regular car it was quite cramped on the backseat. But the tour was so great we didn’t really care and I can only recommend the tour if you have not much time and want to see a lot of the beautiful landscapes and villages.

  15. Sum –

    Joined on 19aug but due to car arranging problem that delay 1hour but no problem that staff notified me before and finally so lucky to met a very nice tour guide(sorry forgot his name) and he was so informative and talkable. We were so enjoy whole tour and knew many faroe island’s history and daily lives etc…the tour ifself coverage all but since so worse weather and heavy rain most of time. The guide drove us a bit more place after weather seem a bit better at last 1-1.5hours that totally more than 6hours and so thanks for his kind and consideration. Great tour

  16. Lisa –

    Great Tour!

  17. Susan Browning –

    It was a very pleasant day touring with Tomas. He was very knowledgeable and more than willing to share . We saw so many beautiful sites – waterfalls, old historic site, lots of sheep ( all colors and sizes). I appreciated him rounding the sea tunnel roundabout twice so I could get the full experience. Really cool. The bagged lunch was perfect since the sun was out. I learned much about this small country and feel very fortunate I was able to visit. My only suggestion is perhaps a microphone to amplify his voice. My friends in the very back had difficulty hearing all the discussions. Thank you for sharing your lovely country with me.

  18. Flor del Rocio –

    Tummas is a great host, his knowledge about the islands helped you learn more about them, with what you learn from him you can start moving by yourself thru the Island, the visited points were impressive.

  19. Wing Yin –

    Wonderful time though the weather wasn’t perfect. Great insights and interactions with our guide! Tasty lunchbox and fantastic lunch spot with breathtaking cliff view! The walk along the coast was simply beautiful. Loving it all! Very enjoyable day out!

  20. Dimitar Georgiev –

    the tour was great, the tour guide – outstanding, the nature- amazing, thank You

  21. Helmut –

    Super tour to see the highlights of the Faeroer Islands

  22. Dee –

    We loved this trip with Anita as our guide. Comfortable transport, great lunch and good coverage of Faroe highlights. Good local information. Anita is softly spoken so a mic in the van could have been helpful.

  23. Roger Garrett –

    My firsr trip around Færøerne. Small group in a minibus with a very engaged and interactive photographer guide (sorry, couldn’t spell the Faroisk name). All the historical, cultural, political, local language and geological information passed on exceeded all my expectations, and the landscapes and views were most impressive; beautiful and dramatic and memorable (even at my old age) 🙂

  24. Máté Bella –

    Hi,

    Our Guide Tour (2024/06/23 9PM) was amazing, and we saw great places and beautiful landscapes.
    But I did not got any informations about the places, I guess our tourist guide was a litte bit wierd and when we stopped somewhere her first thing was to smoke a cigarette and drink a coffee. I have been many times this kind of tours and our guiders always speaking during the travel and we got many informations about the places. I don’t want to say more but I got more informations from a passenger and from his wife who came from Norway during our trip then your tourist guide. So she was not prepared and I felt that she was just our driver. Unfortunately I can not give you more stars than one, but I guess the whole group had a same feelings. Otherwise Faroe Islands looks amazing!

    best regards, Máté Bella

  25. Alfredo Mortensen –

    Everything was excellent

    The condition of the vehicles was Excellent

    Our guide was so nice that she did an effort on speaking spanish with my mom who doesnt speak english

    They knew everything about locations animals etc

    The lunch was really good

    Highly recommended

  26. Monika Skoczylas –

    Dear Faroe islands tour,

    It was a fantastic tour and a great guide – we saw some beautiful places and the Lunch box was fantastic!! especially the sandwich. The guide was helpful, patient, knowledgeable and funny. It was good to meet a real Faroe Islander farmer and he educated about life & work in the islands.
    I especially liked the visit to St Olav’s Church.
    We really hope we can both visit again.

  27. Mat –

    Great tour !
    There was a little misunderstanding in the beginning about the pick up time but other than that Tummas was a great guide. He knows a lot about the Faroe Islands and always had some stories for us since this tour had a mix of visit of historical sites and beautiful landscapes.
    We were only 2 so it was very chill, the pack lunch was top and we even met some of Tummas’ sheep’s on the was back.

  28. Jen and Alf –

    Thomas was a personable and knowledgeable guide and a very good driver.

  29. Corina –

    Excellent tour in beautiful places. Our driver Hella was great. She adapted very well to the specificity of our group.

  30. Mary Clements –

    Tummas gave me an excellent Top Rated Faroe Islands Highlight tour. The spectacular scenery is mesmerizing while Tummas shares the history of the land and sea, the Faroese and how the villages continue to support residents. I learned so much about the raising of sheep in the Faroe Islands from Tummas; each answer prompted more questions followed by Tummas’s answers.
    If you are limited on days for touring this tour gives an excellent overview of living on the Faroe Islands.
    Thank you Tummas.

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