8 Historical & Heritage Tours in Streymoy That You Shouldn't Miss

Join this whole day guided tour, that begins and ends right at your hotel in Tórshavn. After leaving Tórshavn the journey takes us by the old mountain road towards Vágoy and on the way, we will make two photo stops were we can see the island of Koltur and the only prison in the Faroe Islands. We drive through the first subsea tunnel that was finished in 2002 and are now on the island of Vágoy. We drive across the whole island to the village of Gásadalur, were the famous waterfall, Múlafossur is located. We will leave the bus and walk around the village, where there will be several photo opportunities. We will visit the villages of Gásadalur, Bøur and Sandavágur and on the way we will make various photo stops, including the islet Tindhólmur and Drangarnir, which are becoming more and more famous everyday around the world. When we have visited all the villages we will head back to Tórshavn and the driver will take another route back, to make sure you will see as much as possible.

Inclusions: Local Faroese multilingual tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Homemade packed lunch, Local water, Local Faroese soft drinks, Local beer, Freshly brewed, Chocolate or caramel muffins / vaffles / pancakes, All Fees and Taxes

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Heimdal Tours are one of the very few tour companies to offer this tour to one of the most picturesque, yet still undiscovered parts of the Faroe Islands. We will take the 08:45 ferry from Tórshavn which takes 2 hours and we pass the islands of Nólsoy, Sandoy and Skúvoy. On arrival in the port of Tvøroyri, we will take you on a tour of Suðuroy, probably the most beautiful island from the road. We will visit most of the villages and make time to relax and take lunch in Tvøroyri Afterwards we will drive up to the northern tip of the island and tell the end of the Faroese saga history, as this was the scene for one of the main events. We will stop in Hvalba on our way back to the ferry, where we will visit the ancient coal mines, in operation from the 1770’s. We will also regale the story of how three ships filled with pirates landed and ravaged the village of Hvalba. We will then take the ferry back to Tórshavn, leaving you to reflect on a great day and a memorable tour!

Inclusions: Lunch at the charming and retro Cafe MorMor Tvøroyri

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Guided tour all around the Island of Vágoy in a comfortable, air conditioned mini coach. On the tour you will see sights such as Leitisvatn, Níkurin, Bøur, Tindhólmur, Drangarnir and the most popular waterfall of them all, Múlafossur. On this journey you will be provided with a packed lunch and beverages, which is perfect to enjoy in the beautiful village Gásadalur. You will be picked up right at your hotel or designated area, in Tórshavn and from there, you can sit down and relax while the local tour guide happily shares his knowledge about the beautiful sights you see along the journey.

Inclusions: Local Faroese multilingual tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Homemade packed lunch, Local water, Local soft drinks, Local beer, Freshly brewed

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Join us for a beautiful private tour of the highlights of the Faroe Islands where we'll stop at a few must-see spots and some extra ones along the way, while doing our best to avoid the crowds. We’ll head out of the city via the old mountain road route to Norðadalsskarð, a photographer’s dream, where you will have a moment to enjoy the panoramic view. First stop is the picturesque Saksun surrounded by a mountain amphitheatre right in front of Pollurin lagoon. Saksun is a hidden gem located about 10 minutes away from the main road especially know for the turf roof and natural beauty. Heading onwards, it will take us around half an hour to reach the village of Tjørnuvík. Tjørnuvík lays nestled in a valley surrounded by high mountains and boasts a striking black sandy beach, famous amongst cold waters surfers. Afterwards, we drive through the old mountain road on our wayt to visit the cosy village of Gjógv, named after its deep gorge and known for its beautiful and unique scenery.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

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A whole day private tour, were you will visit six islands in one day. Pick up and drop of right at your hotel in Tórshavn. After joining you can sit back and enjoy the stories from the tour guide and the fantastic surroundings outside while we head up North. You will see the famous statue of the seal-woman, visit Kalsoy, Klaksvík, Kunoy, viđareiđi and many other places. Several photo-stops are made on the way and you will be provided with a packed lunch and drinks as well. This is a tour with everything included, no extra fees so you can just enjoy the day and let the locals do everything for you.

Inclusions: Home-made packed lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Hiking to Kallur Lighthouse (Optional)

Enjoy this whole day guided tour to three of the most beautiful villages Saksun, Tjørnuvík & Gjógv, the biggest waterfall and some of the best viewpoints the Faroe Islands has to offer. You will be picked up right at your hotel in Tórshavn and from there you can just look out the window, while the local tour guide tells you all the history of what you see. Between every village is a photoshop or two and there will be plenty of time in every village to walk around by your own or accompanied by the tour guide. You will be provided with a packed lunch & beverages, so you don't have to think about anything. After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel or designated drop-off point, right in Tórshavn.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Packed lunch & beverages included

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We depart Tórshavn and head north to Vestmanna, from where the Vestmanna Birdcliffs Boat Tour sails. This Boat trip is 2 hours long and will sail you close to the exceptional Sea Cliffs and breeding grounds of numerous species of birds. The Captain of the Boat will deliver running commentary on what you see along the trip. After the return to Vestmanna we will have a spot of lunch on our scenic drive back to Tórshavn. We will stop at the village of Kvívík where we will see an old excavation of 2 viking longhouses. This will give you a small insight into what daily life was like in Viking times. From there we stop at the village Leynar, a picturesque small village, before driving over the old Mountain Road back to Tórshavn. Along the Mountain Road we will make a few photostops, and you will also get the option to do the beautiful hike "Fyri Vestan" which is a popular hiking trail for locals.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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The best way to experience Mykines for a day. We will take care of everything so that you can relax and enjoy every minute of Mykines and all the puffins. We will supply you with lunch and beverages for the hike. After you have been picked up in Tórshavn you can enjoy the 45-minute drive to Sørvágur ferry port. From there we will take the boat to Mykines. The sailing time is around 45 minutes along with stunning scenery and cliffs. When we arrive in Mykines the group will take a stroll in the only village on the island. There we will get ready to experience Mykines, the islet Mykineshólmur, and all the puffins. Puffins nest all along the hiking path. The hike is approx. 4 hours out to the Lighthouse and back. The hike is rated as medium to high. When back in the Mykines village, we will get a chance to warm up with a meal, drinks, and coffee. Back in the Sørvágur village, you will be taken by bus back to the capital, Tórshavn, and your hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes

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