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Private Historic Nuuk Walking Tour with Cultural Landmarks

About this experience

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Planning a trip to Greenland? Looking for Off the Beaten Path Tour? Which are the top sightseeing places in Nuuk? Is Greenland an independent country? The secluded city of Nuuk offers an interesting selection of museums, buildings, and attractions that you must visit once in a lifetime. Which are Nuuk's best attractions? The downtown is just the beginning of the city's charms. The Eskimo town offers you the chance to discover some of the richest examples of Nordic history. Get stunned by the cold streets of Nuuk and its cozy colorful houses. Get ready to experience Greenland from a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about the Danish island.

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  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Historic Nuuk Walking Tour with Cultural Landmarks

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Professional Local Tour Guide

Not included

  • Transportation

Itinerary and highlights

Nuuk's Katuaq Cultural Center hosts concerts, exhibitions, conferences, and a cinema. Schmidt Hammer Lassen designed it, and it was built as a collaborative initiative of the Greenland Home Rule Government, the Nuuk Municipal Council, and the Nordic Council of Ministers. It was dedicated on February 15, 1997.

The Hans Egede Statue is a famous landmark in Nuuk, Greenland. It honors Dano-Norwegian Lutheran missionary Hans Egede, who established Nuuk in 1728. The monument is located on a hill along the coast above Nuuk Cathedral in the city's old Old Nuuk district. A replica statue by August Saabye stands outside Copenhagen's Frederik's Church.

The Mother of the Sea, maybe the most well-known of all Greenlandic myths and tales, is a statue along the coast. The Mother of the Sea, according to tradition, was irritated by the Inuits' terrible activities at the settlement and, as a punishment, collected all the animals the Inuits used to hunt in her flaming hair at the bottom of the sea. When "The Blind One" arrived to help, he combed her hair, gathered the dirt in a clump, and then flung it away. Everything came to life at the same time, and there was a bear, fox, hooded seal, bearded seal, ringed seal, harp seal, common seal, walrus, narwhal, and a slew of birds."

The Greenland National Museum was one of the country's earliest museums, opening in the mid-1960s. It contains various artifacts from archaeology, history, art, and handicrafts, as well as information on ruins, graveyards, and structures.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Kissarneqqortuunnguaq 5, Nuuk 3900, Greenland

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Greenland

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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A sheltered cove and rocky shore seen near Lille Malene outside Nuuk
Near Lille Malene, August 2019. Photo: amanderson2 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped.