Explore Longyearbyen’s history with a self-guided GPS tour. Discover landmarks at your pace, anytime. Perfect for curious travelers.
Explore Longyearbyen’s history with a self-guided GPS tour. Discover landmarks at your pace, anytime. Perfect for curious travelers.
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Svalbard Tourist Information - Visit Svalbard - The tour begins at the Svalbard Tourist Information - Visit Svalbard, a conveniently located and easily recognizable spot. From there, participants will be guided to local attractions, historical landmarks, museums, churches, statues, and memorials, while learning about the story of Longyearbyen.
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- Svalbard Tourist Information - Visit Svalbard - The tour begins at the Svalbard Tourist Information - Visit Svalbard, a conveniently located and easily recognizable spot. From there, participants will be guided to local attractions, historical landmarks, museums, churches, statues, and memorials, while learning about the story of Longyearbyen.
- Memorial of John Longyear - The tour concludes at the Memorial of John Longyear, where visitors will hear about the man who founded the city, his reasons for coming, and the town’s history.
- Nordover - The tour pauses outside Nordover, the world’s northernmost art center, where its story is shared, and guests are welcome to explore.
- Lompen Senteret - Lompen Senteret, the world’s northernmost shopping center, has a fascinating history and traditions, which will be revealed during the tour.
- Gruvearbeideren - The miner statue, a must-see in town, has an intriguing story that will be shared.
- Svalbard Museum - This unmissable museum in town offers insights into its story and the stories of the local people.
- North Pole Expedition Museum - Located not far from the North Pole, this museum provides a deeper understanding of its history.
- Longyearbyen Sundial - The sundial, which is easy to overlook, has an amusing story.
- Svalbard Kirke - This must-see church is ideal for photographs, and its historical story will be shared.
- Longyearbyen - Strolling through the town’s streets, visitors will learn about its founding, its people, and the sights to see, discovering this northern treasure.

- Discover the sites, stories, and history
- Tour at your own pace, anytime, with no expiration
- GPS Self-Guided Audio Tour on our walking tour app
- Discover the sites, stories, and history
- Tour at your own pace, anytime, with no expiration
- 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
- No food or drink
- No Admission it’s all outside
- No Human Guide, it’s all on our walking tour app
The tour starts at the Svalbard Tourist Information Center, leading participants through the town’s center, highlighting significant historical and cultural sites, and ends at the Memorial of John Longyear, capturing the story of this extraordinary Arctic community. Enjoy the tour at your own speed, whenever you wish. The tour is always available and…
The tour starts at the Svalbard Tourist Information Center, leading participants through the town’s center, highlighting significant historical and cultural sites, and ends at the Memorial of John Longyear, capturing the story of this extraordinary Arctic community. Enjoy the tour at your own speed, whenever you wish. The tour is always available and offers the best value in town. Feel free to listen again at any time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.