The Tórshavn Walking Tour

4.9 / 565 Reviews
Tórshavn Walking Tour
Lighthouse Tórshavn
Tinganes in Tórshavn
Tinganes building
Tinganes in Tórshavn
Skansin cannons
House in Tórshavn
Tórshavn aerial view
Tinagenes in Tórshavn
Tour Type
Day Tour
Available
All year
Duration
1.5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Tour start
Tórshavn
Description
Included
Useful information
Terms of service

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.

Activities

Cultural Activity

Sightseeing

Attractions

Reyn

Skansin Fortress

Streymoy Island

Tinganes

Tórshavn

65 reviews for The Tórshavn Walking Tour

  1. Edu Corral –

    Jens was the perfect guide for us in Torshavn. He has answers to any question you may have. At the same time, you feel as you knew him for decades.

  2. Suzy –

    A wonderful tour combining history and current information as well as a local lens about the Faroes!

  3. Norma Upfold –

    Jens was an excellent tour guide. He has a good, friendly manner and was able to convey the history of Torshavn without giving a lecture! Thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour

  4. Matthew –

    Jens was a great guide – very knowledgable about history as well as contemporary points of interest. Friendly and engaging, would definitely recommend.

  5. Maria Gomez –

    I highly recommend this tour. Jens is a fantastic guide who gave us lots of useful information about the city and the country in general. He was willing to answer all the questions we asked during the tour.

  6. Roger –

    Jens did an impressive job of condensing hundreds of years of Torshavn’s history and social and political cultures into 1.5 hours. Most informative, interesting and enjoyable. Strongly recommended, even if you know Torshavn fairly well.

  7. Michael Klitvad –

    Tak til vores lokale guide Jens, for en meget spændende og levende fortælling om Torshavn og Færøerne. Som førstegangsbesøgende, gav det os et meget fint indblik i Færøernes historie og kultur. Det var også meget interassant at høre en lokal fortælle om forholdet mellem Færøerne og Danmark, med de fordele og udfordringer det kan give. Vi kan helt sikkert anbefale en guided tur med Jens.

  8. Thomas –

    Jens gave a good insight into Torshavn and some up to date facts on the Faroe Islands in general. I would recommend everyone to do a tour especially on the first day.

  9. Andreas Kolind –

    Jens was fantastic. In addition to showing me the sights included in the tour, he gave extra insights regarding attitudes and history that I had asked about. Friendly, knowledgeable and a good storyteller. Highly recommend.

  10. Annie –

    Enjoyable 1.5 hour walk yesterday with Jens around Torshavn. We had lots of time to ask Qs about Faroese life (health, education, culture) and had a very interactive tour. Small group of 4. Didn’t feel rushed. Got info about GI Festival too which we are attending tomorrow.

  11. Marianne –

    We had a really nice walk with Jens. He was very good at tellibg us a lot about Torshavn and the islands. We enjoyed every minut!

  12. Bettina –

    Vi havde en dejlig tur rundt i Torshavn med masser af info og mulighed for spørgsmål om stort og små. Det kan varmt anbefales, særligt i starten af ferien.

  13. Sigrun –

    Mjög fróðlegur og skemmtilegur túr. Fullt af upplýsingum um Færeyjar sem ég hefði ekki fengið nema með fararstóra.

  14. Kitty –

    The tour with Jens in Torshavn was really nice. He was clearly very knowledgeable about the city and its history. We went at a nice pace through all the noteworthy point in the city center and were free to ask many questions about life in the Faroe Islands. Would definitely recommend for anyone staying in Torshavn — particularly in the early days of a trip — and wanting to learn more from a local.

  15. Jenny –

    Jens is a great tour guide. Our group enjoyed seeing the sights while learning lots of interesting information about Tórshavn and the Faroe Islands’ culture. Jens was very flexible and answered our group’s many questions thoughtfully. He was also patient with managing a group. A tour with Jens is a great introduction to the Faroe Islands and I highly recommend it.

  16. Phil Pyle –

    Jen’s was excellent!! We really enjoyed his knowledge and personality!! Highly recommend this tour – you will definitely get the full Toshavn experience!!

  17. Rachel –

    Highly recommended

  18. Jan Brusgaard –

    Vi var 2 par fra Danmark som besøgte Torshavn og Færøerne for første gang i pinsen i år. Vi havde som noget af det første på vores tur fornøjelsen af en guidet tur på gåben rundt i Torshavn med Jens Hákun Leo.

    Vi blev taget pænt imod på det aftalte tidspunkt og det aftalte sted.

    Vi havde en fantastisk tur rundt i Torshavn og blev meget klogere på samfundsforhold, historie og en masse fine anekdoter om stort og småt. Jens gjorde det virkeligt godt og kunne svare på alle spørgsmål.

    Det var absolut anbefalelsesværdigt.

  19. Sophie –

    Had a nice tour with Jens! He showed us so many nice places in town and lots of informations. It was the perfect start to my holidays on the Faroe Islands!

  20. David –

    Great tour with Jens, he is a fantastic guide. Lots of information on history and culture and even followed up after the tour with some answers to questions and information of upcoming football games. Definitely recommend the tour!

  21. tyler draves –

    I was fortunate enough to do the walking tour with Jens on Friday the 24th of May and had an incredible time. We got to see the beauty of the city and heard lots of great information and tales. I would highly recommend this tour for people!

  22. Amber Harvey –

    I did the Tórshavn walking tour on May 3rd with Jens and I wanted to write in and review and say that it was excellent.

    I would definitely recommend to visitors who want to learn more about the city and the Faroes.

    Jens was very informative and helpful and even went above and beyond and emailed our group after the tour with more information about questions we had on the tour and things to do in the city that weekend.

    Overall, a lovely experience.

  23. Troy Smith –

    I can’t say enough good things about this tour. We took it on the first full day of our week tour of the Faroe Islands. Jens covered topics like: History, Current Events and Political issues in the country, in between pointing out and discussing building, etc.

    During the rest of the week, we kept bringing up facts Jens informed us about. It enriched the rest of our stay in the Faroe Islands.

  24. Christof –

    Interesting Tour that covers the highlights. Our guide was knowledgeable and quick to answer all questions that came up.

  25. Steven Schreiber –

    We had a very interesting tour with Jens. He gave a great overview of the history and culture of Tórshavn and the Faroe Islands. Highly Recommend!

  26. Cim Dew –

    Great way to get to know the city and its history. Love that it was lead by a native.

  27. Michael Bevans –

    Jens provided us with a well-paced and knowledge-packed tour of the capital city. Came away with a great understanding of Faroe Islands living, then and now. The tour is an enriching way to start your stay in Torshavn.

  28. Mary Clements –

    It was a cold and rainy evening for the tour; Jens kept us moving so I could learn and see the sights of the city. I enjoyed learning the history of Torshavn and about the present government of the Faroe Islands. I enjoyed Jens’s ability to share stories as we walked on streets through the past. I recommend this tour to get acquainted with Torshavn. Thank you Jens.

  29. Kristin –

    Jens was a fantastic guide and provided a great introduction to the city! Super knowledgable and the tour was perfect for getting to know the city, the history, and some great local spots. Definitely recommend!

  30. Jerri –

    We were unable to get to our original walking tour time and Jens very generously met us at another time and gave us a wonderful walking tour of Torshavn. He was very knowledgeable and very nice and we really enjoyed the tour and meeting Jens. We would definitely recommend this tour to everyone visiting the Faroe islands .

  31. Pablo –

    Jens is a great guide to know the city of Torshavn, a real feroes guy that knows all the geopolitical characteristics of the country as well as the history and arquitecture.
    I did this tour on my first day on the Feroe Island and I think it’s perfect for you to make yourself an image of the country you’re in.
    Jens aswered great to all my questions and we had a real good conversation along the way.

    Would recommended it to anyone!

  32. Christine Oestreich –

    Jens is an experienced guide and has a very deep knowledge of Tórshavn and the Faroese history. We had a really nice walk to all important places of political, cultural and historic interest and there was always plenty of room for questions. I even learned about Faroese Saga and got a little introduction in the faroese language. 🙂 Jens is a friendly and attentive guy, he also asked if I prefer to start the tour a bit earlier as daylight is shorter in October on the Faroe Islands. I would highly recommend him as a tour guide if you visit Tórshavn!

  33. Jay –

    This is a great intro tour to Torshavn, for those who don’t know anything about the city. Jens is a great guide, showed me the famous landmarks, great photo ops, and also where to eat and shop. Without him, I would have a harder time navigating the city.

  34. Mona –

    Very interesting and useful walk around Tórshavn city with an experienced guide who had a lot of knowledge, and who answered all the questions as well!
    Really recommend it.

  35. Janet Friesen –

    My friend and I were disappointed with our Torshavn Walking Tour. The guide knew the history as if it came out of a book, but he did not add any experience or local knowledge to the tour. He did not seem engaged in the experience of being a tour guide and went through the motions of the tour but seemed disinterested. Thank goodness another lady visitor on the tour was able to answer our questions about local Faroese curiosities. Disappointing, as I’ve taken many city tours in my travels and they are usually excellent.

  36. Allison Hortz –

    I participated in this walking tour on the afternoon I arrived in Tórshavn, and it was the perfect start to my mini-adventure in the Faroe Islands.

    Jens was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing stories about the local architecture, landscapes, histories and politics, as we meandered at a comfortable pace through the historical parts of town.

    Getting insights about a place and its culture from a local always adds a layer of depth, and I would highly recommend this tour as a first touch-point to anyone visiting the islands.

  37. Allan Jønsson –

    Jens was a great guide showing around and telling things about Faroe Islands and Torshavn. This tour is a must for everyone on their first day in Torshavn.

  38. Tim Christy –

    My wife and I enjoyed a very enjoyable walking tour of Torshavn led my Jens. He is deeply knowledgable about all things Faroe Islands and gave a tremendous overview and many details about this great place. And he answered all of our questions as well, and kept the tour right on time, remarkable considering all the places he took us to visit.

    Would definitely take another tour with Jens!

    Tim & Leda Christy
    USA

  39. Sue Crowley –

    We enjoyed the walk around Torshavn. It was composed of showing the different features of the town. Our guide was informative, his English was excellent and he didn’t not hesitate in answering our many and variable questions. We would highly recommend the tour to all.

  40. Tanuj Jhunjhunwala –

    Leo was very well informed about the city of Torshavn and the geo-political scene of Faroe Islands. He gave us great information about the city and its history. We walked through the old neighbourhoods exploring the area of Tinganes. He also recommended a few other places to visit during our stay at Faroe Islands. Overall we had a fantastic experience talking to him in general and learning so much more about the Faroe islands.

  41. Giovanni Bel –

    Jenss is a nice guy! Very appreciated his knowledge of Faroe history and politics. He has brought us into the most beautiful spots of Torshavn, answering all our questions in an accurate way.

  42. McNeil Family –

    Jens was very informative and we learned a lot about living in Torshavn and the Faroe Islands. He also took time to answer our many questions. It’s a wonderful way to get to know more about the The Faroe Islands in a short time!

  43. Amin Foroutan –

    I want to thank Jens Hákan for the excellent and informative Tour through Tórshavn. It is a city where usually one does not come often in lifetime so I consider it very important to get as much information as possible out of a short visit. And that’s exactly what Jens gave us while walking through the town.

    Regards from the Tyrol Mountains

  44. Kirsti Jareg –

    I was SO happy when I learned that Jens Hákun Leo would be my guide on this walking tour in Tórshavn. I had been on his Faroese Beer Tour hike and knew that he was an extremely knowledgeable guide and very, very nice guy. He is flexible, and although he tells about places and stories along the route of beautiful, old Tórshavn, he will also answer questions that is of your own particular interest. Highly recommended tour!

  45. Colin Green –

    Did the 90 minute walking tour in Tórshavn with our wonderful guide Jens Hákun.

    Jens was incredibly informative, highlighted interesting historical, cultural, political, and economic aspects of life in the Faroe Islands, and sprinkled his tour narrative with equally interesting recollections of growing up in the Faroes. He answered all of our questions thoughtfully and sought to make connections with our home countries.

    Jens is relatively new in his career as a tour guide but shows much promise. Thank you Jens for an entertaining and informative walking tour.

  46. Elizabeth –

    A very interesting and informative tour with Jens, who was able to answer all our questions. Would highly recommend it!

  47. Erik –

    Informative tour through Thorshavn. Jens gave us good insights on all topics.
    Thanks
    Karin & Erik

  48. Tom Hagelskjær –

    Vores guidede tur rund i Torshavn var rigtig god og spændende.

    Guiden Jens var god til at vise os rund i den gamle bydel og fortælle om de historiske steder.

    Jens kunne sin lektie 👍

    Vi kan kun anbefale gæster at bruge den ca. 1½ time rundt i Torshavn.

  49. Tomek –

    Jens was an great guide. He has a rich knowledge of Faroese history and he’s very good at sharing it. He answered all my questions and explained some building names in Faroese. Because I was the only person on tour, he even asked if I prefer to start at a different time to catch better weather. I highly recommend this tour!

    Best regards
    Tomek

  50. Benita Schmidt –

    The walkingtour with Jens around Tórshavn was a good experience. For me it was at a suitable length and Jens knows a lot about your lovely city. There was plenty of time to ask questions and to hear little anecdotes about some of the people who lived here.
    I can recommend the tour to anyone who wants to know about the city they have come to.

    Best regards
    Benita

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