Taste of Faroe Islands

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Local flavours meets history
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9769
4 days/3 nights
Availability : All Year
Keflavík/Copenhagen
Vágar
Min Age : 8

Tour Code

GJ-FIF-1

A Taste of the Faroe Islands – Where Tradition Meets Flavour

The Faroe Islands have a food culture shaped by the North Atlantic. Fresh fish, lamb grazed on coastal hills, and fermented foods that sustained islanders through centuries still appear on tables today. This 4-day tour connects you with that tradition through meals at local restaurants, visits to producers, and time in Tórshavn, one of the world’s smallest capitals.

You’ll eat at restaurants where chefs work with Faroese ingredients and traditional techniques. Between meals, you’ll explore Tórshavn’s historic quarters, meet local makers and shop owners, and take a day trip north with a guide who knows the islands well. The tour includes threeLonely platen travel awards nights in one hotel, keeping the pace relaxed with time to explore on your own.

This is a food tour, but it’s also about the people who make the food and the places where it comes from. You’ll hear stories from locals, see how the landscape influences what people eat, and get a sense of daily life in the Faroes through shared meals and conversations.

Highlights & Experiences
  • Stay in Tórshavn, one of the world’s smallest capitals, known for its walkability, traditional turf-roofed houses, and relaxed pace of life
  • Explore Tinganes and Reyn, the historic heart of Tórshavn, with a private guide. Learn about Faroese history, architecture and daily life in these lived-in, protected neighbourhoods
  • Enjoy local food experiences with a focus on seasonal, Faroese produce, from traditional dishes to modern interpretations at renowned restaurants like Áarstova, Barbara Fish House, and ETIKA
  • Taste craft beer from local breweries OY and Føroya Bjór, brewed using Faroese water and small-scale methods
  • Support sustainable producers and makers – visit shops and studios offering Faroese-designed knitwear, contemporary crafts and local art
  • Travel north with a private guide, stopping for stories, viewpoints and quiet landscapes along the way, with time to pause and enjoy the journey.
  • Dine in restored heritage buildings, experiencing Faroese hospitality and culture in thoughtful, low-impact settings
  • Opportunity to visit Miklagarður supermarket for Faroese specialities, or shop local at the Duty-Free before departure
Itinerary

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Day 1Welcome To Faroe Islands

Your tour begins with a flight from Keflavík to Vágar Airport. Transfer to Tórshavn and check into Havgrím Seaside Hotel, your base for three nights.

The afternoon and evening are yours. Tórshavn is small and easy to walk. We recommend starting with a local beer at a café—both OY and Føroya Bjór brew in the Faroes using local water.

For dinner, you might try ROKS, where the focus is on fresh Faroese seafood (dinner at own expense). Or ask at your hotel for other recommendations within walking distance.

Accommodation: Havgrím Seaside Boutique Hotel or similar

Day 2Tórshavn Walking Tour & Faroese Dining

Meet your private guide for a walking tour of Tórshavn’s oldest areas, Tinganes and Reyn. These neighborhoods are protected and still lived in, so your guide will explain the importance of respecting residents and historic buildings as you walk.

Tinganes sits on a small peninsula and houses the Faroese government in red timber buildings that date back centuries. Reyn has grass-roofed houses along narrow lanes. Your guide will share stories about how these areas developed and what daily life looks like here today.

Lunch at ETIKA: This restaurant combines Faroese fish with Japanese techniques. The menu changes based on what’s available, and the kitchen prioritizes traceability and seasonal ingredients.

The afternoon is free. Tórshavn has several studios and shops selling Faroese wool products, handmade crafts, and local design. Many cafés in town offer home-baked goods and locally sourced items. Your guide can suggest specific places based on your interests.

Dinner at Áarstova: This restaurant operates in a preserved building and serves traditional Faroese dishes with modern preparation. The menu focuses on local producers.

Walking Distance: Approximately 2-3 km during the morning tour
Activity Level: Light (easy walking, some stairs in old quarters)

Accommodation: Havgrím Seaside Boutique Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3 Highlights combined with storytelling and amazing viewpoints

Your private guide picks you up for a full day exploring north of Tórshavn. The exact route depends on weather and road conditions, but typically includes stops in Streymoy and Eysturoy islands.

The day is paced for photos, short walks, and conversation. Your guide will explain how people live in these remote areas, what the settlements looked like historically, and how the landscape shaped Faroese culture.

Lunch is included at a local venue along the route.

You return to Tórshavn by late afternoon.

Dinner at Barbara Fish House: Located in an old turf-roofed building, this restaurant works directly with Faroese fishermen. The menu is based on seasonal catches and changes regularly.

Driving Time: Approximately 3-4 hours total (with frequent stops)
Walking: Short walks at each stop, mostly on paved or maintained paths

Accommodation: Havgrím Seaside Boutique Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4Departure from the Faroe Islands

After check-out, transfer to the airport. If you have time, visit Miklagarður in the SMS centre to purchase local goods such as dried fish or sustainably harvested salmon.

Faroese beer, that is available at the airport Duty-Free, makes a good, low-impact souvenir, brewed with local ingredients and short transport distances.


Meals included: Breakfast

Price & Details for Summer 2026

Price for summer 2026

April – September

2,405 EUR  per person (double/twin room)
3,860 EUR  for single room supplement (mandatory when in a single room)

Please note that flight supplements might apply depending on flight availability.
GJ Travel does not offer twin shares with other solo travellers.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Price Includes
• Return flights Keflavík-Vágar-Keflavík with airport taxes
• Airport transfers in Faroe Islands
• 3 nights accommodation  in a standard room with shower/wc
• Daily breakfast at your hotel
• Tórshavn walking tour
• Northern islands full day tour
• Lunch at ETIKA
• Dinner at Áarsova
• Lunch at local venue
• Dinner at Barbara Fish House

Price Excludes
• Airport transfers in Iceland
• Any private expenses
• Any additional services
• Single supplement (mandatory when travelling in a single room)
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Flight supplement (if any)

Price for winter 2026

January-March & October-December

2,160 EUR  per person (double/twin room)
3,540 EUR  for single room supplement (mandatory when in a single room)

Please note that flight supplements might apply depending on flight availability.
GJ Travel does not offer twin shares with other solo travellers.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Price Includes
• Return flights Keflavík-Vágar-Keflavík with airport taxes
• Airport transfers in Faroe Islands
• 3 nights accommodation  in a standard room with shower/wc
• Daily breakfast at your hotel
• Tórshavn walking tour
• Northern islands full day tour
• Lunch at ETIKA
• Dinner at Áarsova
• Lunch at local venue
• Dinner at Barbara Fish House

Price Excludes
• Airport transfers in Iceland
• Any private expenses
• Any additional services
• Single supplement (mandatory when travelling in a single room)
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Flight supplement (if any)

Departure & Return Location

Keflavik International Airport

Departure Days

Fridays All year

Practical information

Travel

The tour includes direct return flights between Keflavík and Vágar Airport with Atlantic Airways. Flight times vary by season. Airport transfers in the Faroe Islands are included.

 

Weather

Weather in the Faroe Islands changes quickly. We recommend windproof and waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and warm layers throughout the year.

Pace of trip

This is a relaxed short break with free time in Tórshavn and one full day of guided touring. No long hikes or physically demanding activities are included.

Meals

Selected lunches and dinners are part of the program. Beverages are not included. Additional meals can be arranged individually in Tórshavn.

Currency & credit cards

The currency in the Faroe Islands is the Faroese króna (kr.), which is issued in locally designed banknotes.

However, it is equivalent in value to the Danish krone (DKK) and the two are used interchangeably.

  • Danish coins and banknotes are accepted everywhere.

  • Faroese banknotes are legal tender in Denmark, but many Danish shops do not accept them in practice.

For travellers, it works the same as using Danish kroner. Credit cards are widely accepted across the islands.

Accommodation

You stay three nights at Havgrím Seaside Boutique Hotel (subject to change) in Tórshavn. Rooms are comfortable with private facilities and breakfast included.

Important: 

Cancellation & payment policies

Once booking is confirmed and up to 8 weeks before departure: Cancellations and changes (of ANY kind) will cost 30% of the tour package price.
Cancellations between 8 and 2 weeks will cost 50% of the tour package price.
Cancellations less than 2 weeks before departure will be charged 100% of the tour package price.

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