Thorshavn - Capital Of The Faroes

This excursion combines a visit to two of the city’s main attractions with a guided walk of Tinganes Old Town and the National Museum – a perfect introduction to the city of Tórshavn. From the harbour, travel up to the scenic, ridge-top road that runs along the southern part of Streymoy Island, pausing above Tórshavn for a photo stop at a viewpoint overlooking this colourful capital city. Continuing back down to Tórshavn, you will visit the old part of the city ‘Tinganes’ for an approximate 30-50-minute guided walk in the narrow streets between the old houses with traditional turf roofs. Following your walk, you will re-join the coach which will transfer you to the National History Museum which brings to life the past of the Faroes in a millennium from the Viking Age to modern times. Learn more about the local nature, culture and geology of the Islands and trace the Viking and whaling history back through the ages. Be sure to view the famous medieval pew-ends, taken from St Olav’s Church in Kirkjubøur, which are on display here.