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Discover Gems of Ilulissat: A Private Walking Tour

4.0 (4 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Discover Gems of Ilulissat: A Private Walking Tour

About this activity

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. In direct translation, Ilulissat is the Kalaallisut word for "Icebergs". The nearby Ilulissat Icefjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has made Ilulissat the most popular tourist destination in Greenland. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Ilulissat. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it!

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Danish
Operated by
Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Greenland

Ages: Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional local guide services

Not included

  • Not included: Ilulissat Kunstmuseum Admission Fees
  • Not included: World of Greenland Admission Fees
  • Not included: Knud Rasmussen Museum Admission Fees
  • Not included: Icefjord Centre Admission Fees

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    24 min Admission not included

    The Ilulissat Art Museum was initially erected in 1932 to house the colony's five managers and five commercial principals. It was then purchased by the municipal government and converted into the present museum, which opened in 1995. It is presently a house of numerous permanent and contemporary exhibits, featuring a permanent collection of roughly 50 paintings by Emanuel A. Aside from that, the museum has an artist-in-residence program.

  2. World of Greenland

    24 min Admission not included

    World of Greenland is a 100% Greenlandic firm that organizes excursions such as trekking, boat tours, and helicopter and airplane sightseeing flights. They also service cruise ships and maintain Ilulissat Hostel, therefore they also own the eco camp Glacier Lodge Eqi, which is located near the calving glacier Eqi.

  3. Stop 3

    24 min Admission not included

    The Ilulissat Museum honors the legendary Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen. It was erected in 1971 and has been used as a museum since 1939. The museum was tragically destroyed by fire in 2011, but the home and contents were salvaged.

  4. Stop 4

    23 min Admission not included

    The Icefjord Centre is a tourist and dissemination center that educates visitors about the history of ice, culture in and around the Icefjord, and climate change through the exhibition "The Tale of Ice." Its exhibition is based on study and data and explains the area's unique natural and cultural heritage.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The Bank of Greenland, Kussangjannguaq 4, Ilulissat 3952

End point

  • The guide will tell you this information at the beginning of the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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