The Tórshavn Walking Tour

Get your bearings and discover the capital of the Faroe Islands by joining the Tórshavn Walking Tour. Your local expert tour guide will take you to the most important places in the city centre.

This 1,5 hour walking tour covers key sites in downtown Tórshavn. From the government buildings on the grounds founded by the Vikings to the parliament of the Faroe Islands.

The tour takes you through more than 1.000 years of history. Marvel at the grass-roofed Tinganes peninsula where our founding fathers met annually to discuss the islands' matters. Stand in front of the Prime Minister's Office as close as you will ever get to any head of state building.

Explore the House of Parliament Løgtingið where politicians decide the archipelago's future. Have a look at the modest Tórshavn Cathedral Dómkirkjan in the heart of the capital. 

Wind your way through the narrow street in the Old Town Reyni where houses are painted black and roofs clad with sod. People still live in this oldest of districts. Get to know the Tórshavn Courthouse Føroya Rættur where justice is upheld.

Finish off by visiting the fortress Skansin. Take in to seaside views next to the lighthouse there.

These and some wonderful hidden treasures that you never find yourself will be uncovered. This family friendly Tórshavn walking tour will take you there.

Your local tour guide lives in the capital and knows the untold stories and lesser known corners of Tórshavn. You are secured a personal and friendly tour whilst enjoying the important locations in downtown Tórshavn.

This tour is made all year round and is ready for you to book. The tour is not subject to minimum numbers.

What are you waiting for? Make sure to roam the quaint streets of Tórshavn and learn the history of the capital in the Faroe Islands along the way. Check availability by choosing a date.

Additional Information

Meeting point: Outside Visit Tórshavn, Steinatún Square

Dress according to the weather. It is always wise to dress in warm, waterproof clothes in the Faroe Islands.

• Average tour group size: 4
• Operated year round
• Approximate duration 1.5 hours
• Total walking distance is approximately 3 km (1.9 mi)

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