Engaging 2.5 Hour Tórshavn in a Seashell Tour

Discover Tórshavn like a local on this small group walking tour in the capital of the Faroe Islands. This is the perfect introduction to the capital and the culture in the far away archipelago.

With your expert native tour guide, you are in good hands. Your guide will show you Tórshavn’s greatest attractions on foot.

Let your experienced local guide take you on a stroll through narrow twisted alleys. See the fascinating and inspiring history and culture of the remote Faroe Islands as lived in Tórshavn. From the Viking heritage to the intimate streets with tiny houses still inhabited by the locals.

Your guide will greet you in the city centre. Now it is time to cover the best city landmarks all located whit in a small area.

Admire the white painted wooden dome, the ancient Tinganes parliament point and the red government buildings many of which are grass roofed. There will also be time to enjoy the idyllic Vágsbotnur marina and the many timber houses in the Reyni district.

Kongaminnið is a great vantage point in the city centre. From here you will get a good panoramic view of the capital. Your guide will point out some of the landmarks dotted around the city and visible from the obelisk that is erected here.

At the end of the tour, take a seat in a cosy wine bar in town and enjoy a glass of excellent wine/lemonade. Have a warm conversation with the guide and get those personalised recommendations found nowhere else.

This will make you well prepared to further explore the capital and the unbelievable islands. All the personal recommendations that you will get will for sure make your stay even better.

What are you waiting for? Uncover the best gems of Faroe Islands' capital city and feel the local culture in every step. Check availability by choosing a date.

Additional Information

You will meet the tour guide outside the Design Centre Öström in the city centre.

Guide to Faroe Islands offers friendly cancellation policies.

All cancellations must be made by e-mail. Guide to Faroe Islands is making every effort to ensure the best protection for the client in case of cancellations.

Day tours

These terms apply to day tours and activities booked on Guide to Faroe Islands when cancelled by traveller:

• a) For cancellations more than 48 hours before the start of the activity, you will receive a full refund.
• b) For cancellations 48 hours or less before the start of the activity or in case of no-show, no refund.

Multi-day tours

If you need to adjust your travel plans to the Faroe Islands, please kindly email us and we will try our best to present you with an alternative plan. These terms apply to multi-day tours and vacation packages.

• More than 7 days prior to arrival/tour date – 100% refund
• 3-7 days prior to arrival/tour date – 50% refund
• Less than 48 hours prior to arrival/tour date – no refund

Car Rental

Let Guide to Faroe Islands know one week in advance at latest if you need to cancel your car rental and you will receive a full refund..

• More than 7 days prior to pickup – 100% refund
• 3-7 days prior to pickup – 50% refund
• Less than 48 hours prior to pickup – no refund