Sightseeing Tour to the Northern Faroe Islands from Tórshavn

This trip departs from Tórshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands, located on Streymoy, the largest and most populated island. On your sightseeing excursion from Tórshavn, you'll visit the northern islands of Borðoy, Viðoy and Eysturoy, home to impressive mountain scenery and charming villages.

After being picked up from your chosen location in Tórshavn (please specify when booking), your sightseeing tour in the Faroe Islands begins! In a small intimate group, you'll embark on a drive in a minibus with an experienced guide. The journey starts north from Tórshavn along the 11-kilometre (7-mile)-long Eysturoy Tunnel, the only undersea tunnel in the world with a roundabout. After a 45-minute drive through the scenic tunnel, you'll arrive at the village of Leirvík, located on the eastern side of Eysturoy Island. Here, you'll learn more about Vikings, avalanches, and abandoned villages.

The sightseeing trip to Borðoy continues through another undersea tunnel towards the Northern Isles. The first stop is at Klaksvík, the second-largest town in the Faroe Islands, located on the island of Borðo. This town is a major fishing hub with a charming harbour surrounded by dramatic mountains. Then, you'll continue along a winding causeway and a narrow tunnel to reach the village of Kunoy, located on the island of the same name. If the sky is clear, you'll have a magnificent view of the nearby Kallsoy Island. Kunoy is known for its towering peaks and lush vegetation.

The final stop on the sightseeing tour to the Northern Faroe Islands is at Viðareiði, the Faroe Islands’ northernmost village situated on the island of Viðoy. Viðareiði is famous for its stunning landscapes, including views of towering cliffs and distant sea stacks. You'll learn more about its rich history and culture from the knowledgeable guide. At the village, you'll admire Villingadalsfjall, one of the tallest mountains in the Faroe Islands standing at 844 metres (2769 feet), and beyond it Enniberg, one of the highest vertical sea cliffs in the world at 754 metres (2474 feet). At the end of your informative sightseeing tour to Viðoy and other islands, you'll be driven back to the starting point in Tórshavn.

Experience the dramatic mountainous landscapes and picturesque villages of the Northern Faroe Islands on this sightseeing tour from Tórshavn!