Kalsoy Island Tours

Experienced tour operator with a passion for the famous Kalsoy island.

4.9 Stars
Based on 83 Reviews

Traveller reviews

  1. Kimlei Tong

    The multiday tour was an absolute delight from start to finish! From the moment we were picked up, we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by the knowledgeable tour guides who shared the culture and history of Faroe island. The itinerary was meticulously planned, offering a perfect balance of must-see landmarks and hidden gems, despite the ever changing weather. From boat rides along picturesque coastlines to exhilarating hikes to cliff edge, this multiday tour seamlessly blended the tranquility of nature with the thrill of adventure.
    This tour exceeded our expectations, leaving us with unforgettable experiences and a newfound appreciation for Faroe Island.

    Do note that the itinerary may change due to the weather, not anyone fault but just typical Faroe island weather.

  2. Baard Bjerkestrand

    A superb day with the ‘King of Kalsoy’! A lot of interesting facts and stories that you can only get from people that have worked close to the production. Showed us all the interesting spots from NTTD and also sone amazing footage from the filming. And of course put us right on the actual spot where JB…well, you know… The surroundings and nature is just astonishing, and might just be one of the most dramatic and beautiful JB locations of all! Thanx again for the amazing hospitality which even included a nice meal in ‘the Kings’ own home – very much appreciated! A unique JB experience – and as far as we know – look out for even more excitements on Kalsoy in the future!

  3. Simon Lees

    The Bond trip was amazing. Johannes (not sure about spelling) or “The King of Trøllanes” was an excellent guide and fantastic host. I have to watch the film again now and look out for his name at the end of the credits. The walk up was fine although I certainly could not have gone on the path beyond the lighthouse to the cliff edge. Some people did though!! We were also incredibly lucky with the weather with perfect visibility.
    Thank you again. You are very lucky to live in such a beautiful place.

  4. Andrew Maloney

    It was excellent. We enjoyed our time with the King of Kalsoy!

  5. Cyrelle Watfa

    If you are a fan of hiking then go ahead. I fell two times 😂 but it was definitely worth it. The view is unbelievable. I finally saw the puffins. The food was delicious. The whole package tour is excellent. I want to thank Rani (sorry for the misspelling) & Mikkjal for their kindness, their time & experience.
    A must do tour !!!

  6. Troy Murray

    Had a WONDERFUL time on the James Bond Tombstone Tour!

  7. Kell Vedsted

    It was a great experience and we got more histories and details about the the part of the movie “No time to die” made at Kalsoy. Johannus is a great storyteller. Lunch at Johannus family’s house was a extra plus to the tour.

  8. Steven Dasgupta

    The tour was fantastic. Johannus was a great tour guide and he even invited us into his home for a meal.

    Johannus is an asset to the Faroe Islands. I am a big James Bond fan and this Tour was the reason I came to the Faroe Islands. I have since discovered its beauty but the thing that highlighted the Islands to me was the Tour.

  9. Heather Zhorela-Schall

    Hello! We had a great time! He was amazing!! So very nice and knowledgeable. We felt very honored that he was our tour guide on his property. We felt so welcomed by him. Thanks for the the tour!

  10. Annette Toet

    We really enjoyed the James Bond tour, especially the personal touch by Johannes. Not sure if we would recommend it to all our friends because of the considerable price of the tour, but we had a memorabele experience on Kalsoy!

  11. Ivo Haase

    The tour was outstanding. Thanks a lot! 😃

  12. Laura Helling

    A great day spent on Kalsoy! I’m not sure if I would have made it up to the lighthouse if not for Johannus ! He knows this hike better than anyone and was always looking for the safest path. Once at the top, he took some of the best pictures of me and my husband – these will be treasured forever. Our entire experience was outstanding – thanks also to our driver and the staff at Guide to Faroe Islands for great communication!
    We are counting the days until we can return to the Faroe Islands.

  13. Anna Claerbout

    We are speechless, it was wonderful, perfect, great. THX

  14. Cheryl Norlund

    Kalsoy is an amazing place – not to be missed! We were first greeted at the ferry dock by our taxi-driver Magnus from Mikladalur. This very lovable local drove us out to Trøllanes and explained the sites along the way. In Trøllanes we met Johannes who walked us out to Kallur Lighthhouse – what.breathtaking scenery!! We loved the James Bond stories as well as all the other local stories of the area. Johannes is also very knowledgeable about the birds in the area – and of course about sheep! The walk is absolutely doable even for seniors like us! We also really enjoyed the lamb lunch – delicious! Finally back in the taxi with Magnus and Johannes who showed us a few more sites before dropping us off at the ferry. Some may think the price is a little high, but it is totally worth it considering all that you get to experience during the day. Highly recommended 🙂

  15. Karine et Denis

    Great experience with a wonderful and friendly guide ! It was very interesting, well explained and we were lucky enough to have a good lunch in the puffin guesthouse. Thanks for this amazing experience.

  16. Jan Sverre

    A very nice trip with a good guide! Highly recommended.

  17. Haoxin Guo

    I really really enjoy the Kalsoy Island tour. To be honest, it is one of the most pleased experience I have ever had. I will recommend this to my every friend! Thank you to the guide!

  18. Meghan Hodge

    Our guide Johannes was a pleasure to meet and led us on this hike with comfort and ease and provided us with a lot of information about the village and island. He is a local sheep farmer and was able to give us plenty of information and insight into his life a d the sheep farming in Faroe Islands. We felt safe and happy to gave booked this trip! Definitely recommend.

  19. Paul Lenti

    It was absolutely fantastic. Not only did we have basically an almost private tour, but the hike itself (and the lighthouse) was beautiful and the weather was perfect. Our guide was wonderful, not only because of the stories he was able to tell but also because he made sure that my wife and I were comfortable the entire time (which was especially important since we had our 1 year old daughter with us).

  20. Emerald Toth

    It was amazing! I feel so lucky that I was able to hike with the actual owner of the land and gain so much information that I wouldn’t have otherwise! I can’t wait to be back and book some more tours through you!

  21. Isshaela Ingham

    We had a spectacular time in Kalsoy, appreciated the small group and Johannes was extremely generous to share his time, his plans for his land and his experience with us which made it the most meaningful and a truly exceptional experience.

  22. Rifnaldi Rifnaldi

    We booked The Kallur Lighthouse Tour. We met our driver Magnus at Syðradalur and he’s so kindhearted that we’re making friends quickly. Jóhannus (The tour guide and the landowner also) has lead us to the top, to see Kallur lighthouse, all amazing view from above and also the James Bond’s Gravestone. I can’t believe that I can really managed to go up there since I’m not the hiker. But Jóhannus always encouraged us so much and we finally get up there! It’s so breathtaking.

    We’re so happy and really have wonderful time with the tour.

  23. Gigja Petursdottir

    My day on Kalsoy Island was good😊

  24. Henning Rindbo

    Our tour was outstanding and The highlights. Kalsoy was great and so was our guide, the farmer and our lunch.
    The extra hours we spent was perfect:-)
    Thank you so much.

  25. Jessica

    Just did this tour and was so incredibly happy. I’m not sure if it’s usually like this but I think we just got lucky that our group of 4 had the tour all to ourselves. It was so nice to get off the ferry and climb onto a comfortable and basically empty shuttle bus rather than the public bus FULL of people. Our guide, Johannes, was the owner of the land we were hiking on and the sheep we were passing. His demeanor was sweet and open and he answered all my questions about farming, land ownership, puffins all without batting an eye or thinking I was a silly American tourist. I can’t say enough good things about the tour.

  26. Antoine Busuttil

    It was great! Really enjoyed it.

  27. Karen Pugh

    We could not have had a better tour experience. Having local celebrity Johannes guide us was a bonus. Even our taxi driver back to the ferry shared interesting stories.

  28. Nicolaj Boysen

    It was a fantastic trip to Kalsoy and the guide was really good. We can only recommend the trip.

  29. Kelly Ganzberger

    We had a great time on the tour and got some wonderful pictures thanks to Johannes. Would definitely recommend the tour to others.

  30. Camille Bleytou

    Our time in the Faroe Island was incredible. We will be back for sure. We had a wonderful hike the to Kalsoy lighthouse on this excellent tour.

  31. Maria Garcia

    We had a wonderfult time, even if it was rainning all day. The tour is a bit expensive but totally worth it, amazing views, and easy with the ferry and driving in small island like Kalsoy.

  32. Josh Kramer

    Incredible! Most epic and stunning views and hike. Absolutely worth doing. Excellent guide!

  33. Lianna Ishihara

    Overall, I really enjoyed the Kalsoy Island and Lighthouse tour because of the scenery and the guide. We were very lucky to have the farmer and owner of the land as our guide. It was interesting hearing about life on the island, now and in the past. The views around the island, the lighthouse and of the other nearby islands were stunning! The hike itself I would classify as medium difficulty because it is steep and the paths are very narrow, since it is along the ridges on the sides of the hills. It was fine for those used to hiking, However, we had three people on the tour who were not prepared at all. They were so slow and could not even hike by themselves, needing lots of help from Johannus. The “less than one hour hike” took them almost 2 hours one way! Although I felt bad for them, he probably should have told them that we needed to stick to time so if they couldn’t make it all the way then they could turn back part way. Due to them taking so long, it was stressful for everyone else. We waited in the bus and the driver told us if we didn’t leave right away, we would likely miss the ferry. We also had to skip seeing the village shop and the seal statue to rush in the bus to the port. Luckily we made it as the next ferry wasn’t for 3 hours and there were 10 other people in the bus to consider. In the future, the hike should probably specify that a minimum level of fitness is required for a 5km hilly hike of medium difficulty. It does not say anything about this on the tour description so the three people seemed surprised that they had to hike. We were all very grateful to the bus driver for getting us there safely and quickly- Thanks Magnus!

  34. Andrea Gasper

    Great day!!

  35. Sandhya Kowdley

    This was an exhilarating incredible adventure with the landowner and tour guide Johannes. He was kind and patient and went out of his way to keep us safe, given how slow I was. The hike was steep but really fun, the views breathtaking and his stories were the icing on the cake. Saw heaven here on earth and the weather was superb! Don’t miss this!

  36. Susan Farsinsen

    Fantastic day😊 I am absolutely filled with impressions. On this tour I got The Faeroeislands under my skin. It is a bit hard to walk in the mountains, but it is worth the effort.

  37. Tom Hagelskjær

    Hvis det var muligt at give flere stjerner skulle denne tur have det. Guiden Juhannes Kallsgaard guidede os ud til Kallur Lighthouse, og fortalte undervejs om livet som fårebonde på en færøsk ø, og hvordan livet foregår her og hvordan det har været gennem tiderne. Vi fik også set James Bond gravstenen som er en ide Juhannes og en kammerat fik efter et par øl 🙂
    En tur der er alle anstrengelserne værd.

  38. Francesc M Herrero Ricos

    Fantastic Day. Amazing!!.

  39. Christina Williams

    Absolutely incredible – cannot recommend this tour enough! Definitely bring snacks/lunch with you though, as we had quite a lot of time in Mikladalur and none of the small food options were open. An incredible day, definitely book this tour if you can!

  40. Christine Holmstedt

    One of the most wonderful day trips we have ever done. This is a must do while in Faroe.
    Amazing scenery. Jóhannus, the guide and property owner is wonderful and making sure everyone was safe. He spent the day teaching us about the Islands, the farm, history, traditions and lots of other fun facts.
    A must do when you visit the Faroes.

  41. Fernanda

    My daughter and I had a wonderful time. The tour was perfectly well organised. Lots of local stories and a beautiful hike to the lighthouse. We even got lucky to see a puffin – of course pointed by our great guide. Thank you 🙂

  42. Bodil Laursen

    En super tur, der virkelig er alle pengene værd og som vi kun kan varmt anbefale

  43. Eivor Winther Sunesen

    Excellent excursion with a knowledgeable and engaging guide. Despite strong winds we were safely guided all the way to the lighthouse and were able to experience the breathtaking landscape of Kallur.
    The logistics of the daytrip was well organised with time to visit to the Sealwoman and cafe in Mikladalur on our way to Trøllanes . All in all fantastic trip!

  44. Kameliya Rögner

    We met our guide in Trøllanes and then walked to the light house. Johánnus answered all our questions along the way. He talked about farming, herding sheeps, the history of the island, the filming of the James Bond movie…When we were back in the village he showed us a small shop where you could buy a home made rhubarb marmalade.
    After that we were driven to Mikladalur. Our driver Magnus was very friendly and he even showed us a secret tunnel with a picturesque view at the end.
    We overall enjoy our trip to Kalsoy very much. It was one of the most adventurous days of our journey to the Faroe Islands.

  45. Luke

    Sensational scenery (lucking out with the weather helped, clear, sunny & no fog).

    Due to only having 2 people on our hike section Johannes (landowner) took advantage of the good weather to get some work done so we were adopted by another group which worked out very well. Johan was a great guide, and we met good time to allow plenty of time at the lighthouse and other peaks.

    Logistically/organisation wise it was a bit different. Not having a guide with us from start to finish we were left at the whim of other groups travelling on our mini bus, which resulted in us sitting around for an hour before heading back to the ferry.

    This wasn’t a massive issue, but if it had been communicated we could have made better use of our time in Mikladalur. This also meant that we just missed a bus back to Torshavn from Klaksvik meaning another hour there. And unfortunately it was late enough in the afternoon that most places were closed.

    It sounds like I’m running the tour down, I had a great day & it’s a fabulous place. It was the lack of communication around the idle time rather than the time itself that was a bit frustrating.

    Anyway, I’d highly recommend it if you’ve the time

  46. Diny

    Wow! A wonderful experience made possible by an informative and attentive guide. The local knowledge was in depth and interesting.
    The views were stunning. I would highly recommend this tour.

  47. Maria Paola Calasso

    The tour was very nice and the guide very good. The group was a bit too large, so I would advise to make it smaller if possible, but the guide did a good job at splitting us.

  48. Catherine

    It was great to have locals drive us around and tell us stories about the place. The tour was well organised.
    The island itself is spectacular.

    I would have appreciated a bit more time at the lighthouse (top of the hike) to walk around and see the different points of view.

    Overall, I would totally recommend it to a friend.

  49. Clinton Blackman

    An excellent tour to a stunning location. Our guide was not only very knowlegeable but also very considerate towards the slower members of our group as we went up to the lighthouse. Definitely recommended

  50. Jennie T.

    We loved our guided hike with the landowner. He kept a good pace and had about six stopping points along the climb to the lighthouse and James Bond memorial, with interesting stories about life in the area during each stop and plenty of time to take photos. The hike is steep at points, so consider bringing trekking poles. We had some time at the lighthouse to rest, eat lunch, and/or go on an optional mini hike. This is a stress-free way to see the island as you can board the ferry as a passenger, eliminating the need to arrive 2+ hours head of time to secure a spot for your vehicle and, more importantly, avoid driving on the narrow, one-lane, cliff-side roads and tunnels of Kalsoy. I highly recommend booking a tour and leaving your vehicle behind. Make sure to check out the handmade knits at the ferry port!

  51. Christine Behrendt

    Great trip with an amazing guide! Highly recommended.

  52. Nil Altés Buch

    It’s a must! Breathtaking landscape on the top, and Johannus was very kind taking care of us and giving huge explanations for everything related to the lands. Luckily we could see puffins so after all it’s a 10/10 trip!

  53. Ben Morris

    We absolutely loved this tour – the convenience and hassle-free experience of catching the Kalsoy ferry as a pedestrian, coupled with the knowledge and charm of the tour guides made this an unforgettable experience!

  54. Wendy Hoschke

    Great day in a truly beautiful place!

  55. Gonzalo Vidal

    It was absolutely fantastic! The guide, the scenario, the views… Speechless.
    We really recommend this hike, the final views are truly worth it.

  56. Mary Brown

    Wow! Must see. Not an easy hike but the guides take great care of you!

  57. Victoria Roca

    Una excursión fantástica, con vistas espectaculares. El guía, Johannes, muy atento y con mucha información. Realmente vale la pena. Una excursión muy completa, no os perdais la sirenita!

  58. Rehana Anait

    43 people was a bit of a shock but we all found our space and everyone was v considerate – so I enjoyed it ! We had the best weather which was fantastic ! Great view !!

  59. Marijke Van den broek

    What a wonderful trip to kallur lighthouse today! 4 years ago we were there alone with own rentacar. We loved it and came back. But with this enthousiast and kind guide( landowner) and the busses perfect arranged, this was an even better day! We learned a lot ! Thanks a lot!
    Marijke

  60. Chris Schrader

    We had a wonderful and well organized trip to Kallur and the rest of Kalsoy. A few years ago we dus the trip ourselves, with own car. Now we didn’t want to worry about busses and time tables etc. So we booked the tour: it was great! Very interesting because our guide and landowner and farmer was enthousiast and told lot about the area. The buss driver dus make an extra stopover and was also Very nice. We enjoyed the whole trip and were in time for the ferry back to kalsvik! No waiting with our own car to catch a Ferry!

  61. Monique Walter

    It was a interesting Tour and many thanks to Magnus, Rani and Johannus! Probably because of bad weather, the hike was more difficult and time consuming, so I was a little bit in a hurry at Mikladur. But also here the soup was fantastique! Everything was well organised and an detailed information per Mail, the day before was appreciated. As a individuel Traveler, it wood have been a big help, to get the actuel Bus to and from Thorshavn on the booked day.

  62. Hanzhe Huang

    The lighthouse tour was great and smooth. It was a good and on-time experience led by the local guide.

  63. Sailamarja Kahkonen

    Excellent tour! Weather was great which of course makes everything better…. The guide and the bus driver were on time and were looking after the whole group. The scenery up at the lighthouse is simply amazing!

  64. Jose Manuel Lopez Lorente

    Maybe, if the weather is fine, this is the most beautiful trekking in Faroe Islands but, when the weather is bad, it can be really dangerous and the path should be closed, because it is muddy and extremely slippery. Guides should tell everyone that it doesn’t make any sense to climb up the hill to see nothing. I’ve seen many people falling down and getting wet and muddy, fortunately without getting hurt. When it is wet, it is not an average difficulty trail, but a very difficult one. Just keep that in mind…

  65. Michael Stone

    The landowner was our guide to the Light House and Bond monument. He was a great asset to the tour and could answer every question put to him.

  66. Anna Griffiths

    Really enjoyed the tour, learning more about the culture and of course the beautiful scenery! Thanks so much !

  67. Ingela Folemar

    Enjoyed the tour, although it started with heavy rain, and I’m very happy we took the tour. Everything went smoothly – nice not having to drive or wait for the local buses and to get a little help in the muddy terrain. Interesting to hear stories from the local people.

  68. Leontýna Nováková

    Even though the road was very muddy and it was difficult for about a half of our group to get to the lighthouse, the views that opened to us at the end of our road made up for everything. It would be better though to repair the hiking road, me and my brother had to help our mother all the way down by holding her from both sides

  69. Andrew Mccrea

    Tour was good but unfortunately there was fog all day. We were not able to see the lighthouse until we were about 100 meters from it. Never could see the ocean or the cliffs. Not the guides fault…sometimes the weather just isn’t in your favor.

  70. Samuel Renforth

    The hike is steep and muddy, but absolutely worth it. The guides, Joan-Heidi and Noni (sp) were very friendly and helpful, as was the driver Magnus. Even with heavy fog, the views were beautiful and the couple running the shop in Mikladalur make everything themselves.

  71. Gabrielle Adler

    This was an incredible experience. The views were breathtaking and meeting the guide after taking the ferry was so easy.

  72. Emily Ellison

    Amazing tour! Unfortunately, the fog blocked the view up at the light house but it was still beautiful going up! The guides are so awesome! They shared a lot of great information, kept us safe, and were just very nice ladies! I enjoyed this tour a lot!

  73. Linda Lam

    Amazing 🙂

  74. Bozso Gabriella

    Best experience on the Faroe, Noomi and Johansson are very helpful and kind, and the scene was breathtaking!

  75. Anna

    Absolutely amazing tour!!! Our driver Magnus navigated us through the crazy tunnels and Jákup our guide to the top had some great stories to tell. It was a tough climb to the top with the path being muddy and slippery, but the scenery on top was well wort the struggle!

  76. Ben H

    A really great day and an interesting insight into Faroese village and farming life, together with stunning scenery and for Bond fans, an opportunity to see where the final act of No Time To Die was filmed.

    Communication prior to the trip was excellent from Joan-Heidi and Noomi was a helpful and informative guide, who met us in Klaksvik before we boarded the ferry to Kalsoy. We were picked up by bus as we arrived, driven expertly by Kalsoy resident Magnus, who took us first to Trøllanes. This small village is in a spectacular valley and where we were met by landowner and farmer Jóhannus. From the village centre, we were then walked to the Kallur lighthouse by both Jóhannus and Noomi who told us about our surroundings, local history and aspects of Faroese life.

    Weather in the Faroes is extremely changeable but we were lucky enough to get clear views from the lighthouse and the walk itself is not difficult, although can be muddy in places.

    From Trøllanes, we headed to Mikladalur to see the Seal Woman statue having been told of the legend by Noomi en route and where we were able to spend some time enjoying the surroundings before being driven back to catch the return ferry.

  77. Anna Regele

    Great tour! We usually like to explore places on our own, but booking this tour was definitelly a good idea – you still get a very authentic experience, sice you’re getting a tour from locals and from the land owner, we didn’t have to worry about the timing and we saw and learned things we couldn’t if we were on our own! Thank you for a great tour!

  78. Sven Mueller

    Tour was very nice and enjoyable. After seeing the scores of tourists using the ferry bus I was glad to have booked the tour. We totally lucked out on the weather and had perfect picture opportunities.
    I have deducted a star for logistical chaos. None of the provided logistics information was correct: I was told by email I would be sent ferry tickets by email but then received another message that the guide had them. I was told to arrive by 9:30 at the ferry but the guide was 20 minutes late with no apology from her whatsoever, I was told guide would carry tour sign to recognise her but then received last minute phone call of what she was wearing. As I was getting nervous 15 mins before departure I called the operator number to enquire as to the whereabouts of the guide but number was not reachable. In the end everything worked out but this logistical chaos needs to be much improved upon. Don’t tell people a series of facts none of which turn out to be true. This is rather confusing.

  79. Soizic Lecocq

    I really enjoyed the tour: we were super lucky with the weather and even saw a few rainbows (!!) but it was still a bit muddy so, don’t forget your hiking shoes. Ditte and Sigmund were very friendly and made it very special. Thanks again!

  80. Christine Simmons

    We had a wonderful tour on Kalsoy luckily with amazing weather. The logistics were seamless and far better than taking our own car. Ditte’s commentary was very informative and having a guide made it easier to tackle the, at times, challenging walk. I’d advise anyone who isn’t used to hiking to take a walking pole and make sure you wear weatherproof hiking boots. Worth it for the stunning views.

  81. Olga Postolnikov

    Trip was amazing !!!!! With two kids under 5 years old kids! Wow, breathtaking views!
    Our guide DITTE was terrific. She was very entertaining and knowledgeable about how to present the tour Well done!

  82. Albrecht Marin

    It was a good tour, great views, great driver and guide, I will recommended

  83. Bäckhaus-Appel Jürgen

    Es war ein toller Event. Alles war sehr gut vorbereitet und organisiert. Unser Guide war fürsorglich und hat uns gut über unsere Wanderung informiert. Insgesamt eine hervorragende Veranstaltung. Es gab nichts negativ zu kritisieren eine absolute Empfehlung.