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Tórshavn, Denmark-port

Surrounded to the north and southwest by towering mountains with dramatic landscapes, Torshavn (“Thor’s Harbor”) is a picturesque port steeped in Viking history. Founded in the 10th century, it is considered to be one of the oldest capitals in Northern Europe. Main attractions include Tinganes, the oldest part of town, with small wooden houses covered in turf roofs. Explore Nordic House, widely regarded as one of the finest examples of modern Nordic architecture; and Listasavn Føroya art museum. To fully experience the Faroe Islands’ ancient history, take a day trip to nearby Streymoy to Kirkjubøur and the ruins of Magnus Cathedral, St. Olav’s Church and a remarkably preserved original Viking wood house.

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Free Excursions

Regent Choice Excursions

  • Light Activity /Walking Light Activity /Walking
  • Seated Tour Seated Tour
  • Moderate Activity/Walking Moderate Activity/Walking
  • Most Active or Strenuous Most Active or Strenuous
  • Minimal Activity Required Minimal Activity Required
  • Regent Choice Regent Choice
  • Meal Meal
  • Evening Tour Evening Tour
  • Northern Part of Eysturoy
    Seated Tour
  • Scenic Tórshavn
    Seated TourMinimal Activity Required
  • Tórshavn - the Capital
    Light Activity /Walking
  • Vestmanna Sea Cliffs
    Seated Tour

Northern Part of Eysturoy

Seated Tour

Duration: 5 hours

Tour Code: TAN-002

Explore the pristine natural beauty of the Faroes during this scenic tour of the mountains, villages and waterways north of Tórshavn.

Depart the pier for the drive north of Tórshavn. Along the way, you will pass by idyllic villages and the old whaling station at Áir. You will then reach a bridge that spans the narrow channel of Sundini, and connects Eysturoy with the larger island of Streymoy. Because the channel is so narrow, spectacular eddies form at the base of the bridge when the current is running strong with the tide. You will have an opportunity to walk the short distance over the bridge.

Next, your drive will continue on past Eiði, and across the mountains into Gjógv. En route, you will be treated to a view of The Giant and The Hag, two very distinctive sea-stacks. You will also pass the 2,893-foot Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, and the 617-foot Gjógv Gorge, a natural harbor for fishing boats.

Following your visit, you will be transferred back to the pier.