History and Photo Tour Henningsvær and Svinøya

5.00

5.0(7 reviews)

5 hours

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us for a 5-hour journey through Lofoten's captivating history and breathtaking landscapes. Every step unveils tales of Viking conquests, WWII resistance, fishing traditions, and Arctic beauty. We'll soak in the sights of Svinøya, Kabelvåg, Henningsvær and Gimsøya while learning about the history of the area on this unique tour.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

This historic fishing village is the place we'll begin the tour. We'll see the historic shop, the fish drying racks, and a preserved fishermans cabin.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Kabelvag Church

We'll stop for a photo of the Lofoten Cathedral and we'll admire the view over Kabelvåg and discuss it's significant history.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

History and Photo Tour Henningsvær and Svinøya

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

We'll stop at a café where you can purchase food and drinks

Gratuities

Pickup points

Svinoya Rorbuer

Gunnar Bergs vei 2 Svolvaer Norway

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Experience the Lofoten Islands
marliesi2026,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting tour to learn about people and nature in Lofoten. A lot of stunning views! Thanks to our guide Jens, for this amazing experience!
Enjoyable Lofoten in Nutshell tour
Sharon L,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It’s a really nice trip that I can enjoy the natural view around Lofoten and learn more about Lofoten’s history and fishing industry. My guide Eric is very insightful and interesting.
It was great!
SonjaB2082,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very competent and friendly management! With the small group he was able to respond to all questions and answer competently. Even the social had its place! I was looking for something interesting that wasn’t looking for action, but where I could learn about the country and the people. We were still able to take beautiful photos.
Best introduction to the beautiful place called Lofoten Islands
137heiken,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First day in the Lofoten Islands, first visit of Norway: we couldn't have imagined a better way to start our discovery of this extraordinary region! Eric showed us magnificent and interesting spots. We learned a lot about the history of this place and that of the country, but also about life in modern Norway. Whatsmore, all this information was presented in a very entertaining way. I absolutely recommend to start with this visit upon arrival to the Lofoten!
Highly recommend
HsiaoYung W,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I would like to highly recommend the tour I joined today. My guide, Eric, was extremely professional and shared many fascinating historical stories throughout the trip. I also really enjoyed our conversations in the car — he was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience very pleasant. I was actually a bit worried at first because I was the only participant today, and I thought the tour might be cancelled due to low numbers. However, Eric told me that Lofoten Insights does not cancel tours just because there are too few guests. I think this is truly impressive and shows great commitment to their customers. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable experience!
Great experience and lots of fun
Where 2,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great time, our guide was very knowledgeable and made it fun! We saw some very pretty sites and learned a lot!
Great trip, do not hesitate to book one of Dave Williams' excursions.
J0hnGibbs,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We fell in love with this place, and this is due in no small part to the fantastic trip we took on 2nd August, which gave us a real insight into the history, nature, and geology of the area and took us to some fantastic locations. Dave Williams, an English born professional photographer and arctic specialist who set up Lofoten Insight a couple of years ago, was engaging, well-informed, and made the excursion very interesting. If you are planning to come to Solvaer, do not hesitate to book one of his trips!