Sagas of Sandoy Island │ Private Experience

Embark on an intimate journey with our exclusive “Sagas of Sandoy” private tour. Escape the crowds and explore Sandoy Island at your own pace, accompanied by a dedicated driver guide exclusively for you. Delve into the rich narratives of the Faroese sagas, visit hidden gems, and soak in the tranquil beauty of this captivating island. This private experience ensures that you have the undivided attention of your guide, allowing for a personalized and secluded adventure into the heart of Sandoy’s cultural and historical tapestry.

Explore hidden treasures, modern cave paintings, and stories of influential men and women linking Kirkjubø and Sandoy. This tour offers a mix of geological features, archaeological sites, beautiful white sandy beaches with dunes, and steep cliffs where birds nest.

Kirkjubøur – the Medieval Cultural Center

We start at 9 AM, heading north through Havnardal. If the weather is clear, you’ll enjoy great views of Vágar, Koltur, Hestur, and Sandoy as we cross the ridge.

Our first stop is Kirkjubø, the old cultural center of the Faroe Islands and one of the few places that can make you feel as if you’ve stepped back into the Middle Ages. We’ll take a short walk around this charming village and share stories about its historical events, myths, and legends that have connected Kirkjubø and Sandoy through the ages.

New Subsea Tunnel with Cave Paintings

After Kirkjubø, we head to the old ferry port, the starting point for Sandoy. We’ll go through an almost 11-kilometer-long tunnel, 155 meters below sea level at its deepest. Driving through the tunnel won’t be dull as several visual artworks by the famous Faroese artist, Edward Fuglø, are revealed along the way. In the form of modern cave paintings, Edvard has visualized excerpts of Faroese history, myths, legends, and other artworks that will capture your attention as we drive through.

The underwater tunnel leads out into a valley, about midway on Sandoy island, and from there, we can decide which villages to visit and in what order, along with the island’s attractions.

The Village that Entered the Guinness Book of Records

Skopun, only 9 km2, is the smallest municipality in the Faroe Islands. It was once famous for having the world’s largest mailbox. The record has been broken since, but the big 7.42-meter-tall blue mailbox is still a sight to see. It stands out in the village with its narrow streets. Before the tunnel, the harbor was the main connection between Streymoy and Sandoy. On a clear day, you can see the ferry port on Streymoy and Kirkjubø.

Irish Hermits and Unique Nature

Between Sa