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1 Hour tour

1 Hour tour

600,00 DKK
600,00 DKK
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Taxes included.

A 1-hour coastal journey from Tórshavn aboard a traditional Faroese boat — scenic, peaceful, and full of local stories.

Full tour description
  • Duration 60 minutes
  • Max. pers. 12
  • Meeting point Vágsbotnur/úti í Bakka
  • Difficulty
    • Easy
  • Languages English and Faroese
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Tour Description

Experience the raw beauty of the Faroese coast on this 60-minute boat tour, perfect for those looking for a short but rich experience. Departing from Tórshavn Harbour, you'll sail along rugged cliffs, past sea stacks, and into calm coastal waters — all aboard a traditional wooden Faroese boat.

Your local guide will share stories of the land and sea, offering insights into the history, wildlife, and folklore of the islands. With a small group on board, this intimate tour is a peaceful and authentic introduction to life on the water.

Tour Highlights:

  • Departure from Vágsbotn  (near the Umami restaurant)
  • Views close to the coast around Tinganes, oldest functioning  parlament in the world, started around year 825. And then a chalm slow peacefull trip to Sandágerð and Argir
  • Local guide sharing Faroese stories and legends
  • Intimate small-group experience
  • Traditional wooden boat,  zero emission, ride
  • Great for first-time visitors or short stays

  • Included

    • Local Faroese guide, in scandinavic or english
    • Certified life jackets, only use if needed.
    • Traditional wooden boat
    • Toilet onboard

  • Excluded

    • Meals or beverages
    • Hotel pickup
    • Toilets onboard
    • Photography gear

Practical information

  • Departure point: Tórshavn Harbour (details provided after booking)
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Group size: Max 12 guests
  • What to wear: Warm, layered clothing and non-slip shoes
  • Weather note: Subject to change due to sea conditions
  • Accessibility: Moderate — guests must step in and out of the boat independently

About the boat

EGHOLM is a handcrafted wooden tour boat inspired by traditional Faroese fishing vessels, blending old-world craftsmanship with modern safety and comfort. Driven by quiet electricity, heatet by seawaterpump Built in 2022 by local boatbuilders in Nólsoy, she was designed specifically for navigating the dramatic Faroese coastline.

Her low, stable hull glides smoothly along the coastline tight in to the clifs and open water alike, offering a calm and immersive experience — perfect for sightseeing, photography, and quiet reflection at sea.

 

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