Faroe Islands Highlights Tour: Private guide, four villages

Four villages, one waterfall, and the old mountain roads that connect them

A private tour of the Faroe Islands' highlights with a local English-speaking guide, covering Saksun, Tjørnuvík, Fossá waterfall and Gjógv over six to eight hours. The route climbs the old mountain road to Norðadalsskarð for panoramic views, then moves through villages known for turf-roof architecture, black sand beaches and deep gorges. Lunch and all transportation are included. Children from age 13 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Faroe Islands highlights

• Drive old mountain road to Norðadalsskarð
• Stop at Saksun and enjoy scenery
• Drive to Tjørnuvík and visit beach
• View sea stacks The Giant and the Witch
• Visit Fossá waterfall
• Drive past Slættaratindur mountain
• Lunch and stroll in Gjógv village
• Optional walk to Gjógv viewpoint

The experience

The tour starts with a climb up the old mountain road to Norðadalsskarð, a vantage point photographers favor for its panoramic reach across the islands. From there you head to Saksun, a village tucked about ten minutes off the main road and ringed by a mountain amphitheatre. The lagoon called Pollurin sits in front of it, and the turf roofs are the detail locals point to when they describe the place. The drive to Tjørnuvík takes around half an hour and passes through high mountain valleys. Tjørnuvík sits on a black sand beach that draws cold-water surfers, and from the shore you can see two sea stacks (The Giant and the Witch) that legend says once tried to drag the islands toward Iceland. Locals there sometimes sell coffee and waffles on site.

The route then passes Fossá, the highest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, before climbing past Slættaratindur, which rises 880 metres and is the country's tallest mountain. You finish at Gjógv, a village named for the deep gorge that cuts through it. Lunch happens here, and there's time to walk the village at your own pace. A short optional path leads to a viewpoint slightly above the settlement. The path itself was restored through the Faroes' Voluntourism programme, a community project that has rebuilt trails and maintained the landscape.

Your guide speaks English, Norwegian or Danish and handles all driving. The tour avoids peak hours at the popular stops, so you move through each village without the crush of tour buses. Public transportation options exist nearby if you prefer not to arrange a car beforehand.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a local guide.
• lunch and beverages.
• all fees and taxes.
• hotel or accommodation pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 24 May 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish, Danish and Norwegian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 28 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Experience Faroe Islands

Is this one for you?The private guide and transportation mean you move without waiting for group departures or coordinating your own car, and the route avoids peak hours at each stop: useful if you're staying in the islands without a rental or prefer someone who knows which villages draw crowds and when.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Norwegian and Danish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Saksun known for on this tour?

Saksun is a hidden village surrounded by a mountain amphitheatre with Pollurin lagoon in front of it, famous for its turf-roof architecture and natural setting. It sits about ten minutes off the main road.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch and beverages are included and happen in Gjógv, where you'll have time to explore the village after eating.

How long does the drive from Saksun to Tjørnuvík take?

The drive takes around half an hour and passes through mountain valleys before reaching Tjørnuvík on its black sand beach.

Can I see Fossá waterfall on this tour?

Yes, Fossá is the highest waterfall in the Faroe Islands and is a stop on the route before you reach Gjógv.

What are The Giant and the Witch?

The Giant and the Witch are two sea stacks visible from Tjørnuvík's beach. Local legend says they once tried to pull the Faroe Islands toward Iceland.

Is there a walk at Gjógv?

Yes, an optional short walk leads to a viewpoint above the village. The path was recently restored through the Faroes' Voluntourism programme.