Longyearbyen’s Downtown GPS Self Guided Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our tour begins at the Svalbard Tourist Information Center, guiding you through the heart of town past key historic and cultural landmarks, and concludes at the Memorial of John Longyear, tracing the narrative of this remarkable Arctic settlement. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. And it's the best deal in town. Listen again later anytime time.

What's Included

Discover the sites, stories and history
Go at your own pace, thanytime, the tour never expires.
GPS Self Guided Audio Tour on our walking tour app
No food or drink
No Admission it's all outside
No Human Guide, it's all on our walking tour app

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tours starts outside the Svalbard Tourist Information - Visit Svalbard, an easy place to spot and great location. Then you'll be guided to the local spots, historic sites, museums, churches, statues and memorials hearing the story Longyearbyen.

End point

John Longyear, The reason we are all hear, John had a vision and founded this spot, you'll see his memorial and hear his story.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The tours starts outside the Svalbard Tourist Information - Visit Svalbard, an easy place to spot and great location. Then you'll be guided to the local spots, historic sites, museums, churches, statues and memorials hearing the story Longyearbyen.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The tour ends at the Memorial of John Longyear, hear the story of the man that found this city, why he came and the history of the town.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops outside, Nordover stands out as the world’s northernmost art center, hear its' story and feel free to explore.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Lompen Senteret is the world’s northernmost shopping center, and has an interesting story and custom. Find out on the tour

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The miner, the statue. you'll see, has an interesting story, and can't be missed while in town,.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not to be missed museum in town, hear it's story and the story of the people here.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The north pole is not far and you'll learn more about it's history.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The sundial, easy to miss, and has a fun story.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not to be missed church, perfect for photo ops and you'll hear it's historic story.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You'll walk the streets of town and hear the story of it's founding, it's people and the sites to see. Get to know this northern gem.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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