Nuuk: all 8 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Nuuk highlights

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Embark on a comprehensive bus tour of Nuuk, Greenland's capital home to more than a third of the country’s population, exploring its rich history and modern developments. Begin at the historic Colonial Harbour, home to Hans Egede's House, the oldest building in Greenland, dating back to 1721. Journey through the vibrant downtown area, passing the Parliament House and the Katuaq Cultural Centre, a hub for arts and culture. The tour extends to the suburbs of Nuussuaq and Qinngorput,...

Meet a local family

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience authentic Greenlandic hospitality on a visit with a local family in Nuuk. Enjoy traditional coffee, tea, and homemade cakes, while your hosts share stories of life in Greenland, blending ancient Inuit traditions with modern influences. Family gatherings are central to Greenlandic culture, often featuring storytelling and communal meals. Afterward, take a leisurely walk to the city center to explore local boutiques and a market, and where the tour concludes. A shuttle is available for...

Nuuk on foot

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Begin your journey at Katuaq Cultural Center, a hub for Greenlandic art and culture. Stroll through Nuuk's historic quarter, passing the Parliament House, where Greenland's self-governance is exercised. Explore the open-air market, Kalaaliaraq, bustling with vendors selling fresh local produce. Visit the Nuuk Cathedral, a red wooden church dating back to 1849.  At the old Colonial Harbour, discover Hans Egede's House, the oldest building in Greenland, constructed in 1721. Conclude...

Fjord safari boat tour

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Nuup Kangerlua, the world's second-largest fjord system, on this 1 hour and 45-minute boat tour. Departing from Nuuk, you'll navigate a labyrinth of waterways flanked by towering mountains and pristine wilderness. The captain tailors each excursion to showcase the day's most remarkable natural sights. Depending on the season, you may encounter seals lounging on ice floes, majestic humpback whales breaching the surface, and sea eagles soaring...

Nuuk cultural historical walk

  • Cruise line: Silversea
A historical tour of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, provides an insight into the vibrant cultural and historical heritage of this Arctic city. Begin your journey at the colonial harbor, where you can explore Hans Egede’s House, one of Greenland's oldest structures. As you stroll, be sure to pass by the old wooden church, another of Nuuk's historic buildings that continues to hold services today. Next, head to the contemporary Nuuk City Center, concluding your visit at the Greenlandic...

Nuuk fjord safari - boat tour sermitsiaq island

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Join us on a breathtaking sailing adventure around Sermitsiaq, Nuuk’s legendary mountain and the eternal guardian of the fjord. Rising majestically from the sea, Sermitsiaq is a powerful symbol of the capital, and a natural storyteller carved in stone. As we navigate the waters around the island, you'll witness its stunning transformation from every angle—rugged and sharp from one side, soft and rolling from another. In summer months, waterfalls cascade down its sides, adding...

Expedition activities with silversea expedition team

  • Cruise line: Silversea
This activity is conducted by Silversea Expedition Team and is depending on the weather and the sea condition of the day. More specific information and logistics will be communicated by the Expedition Team on board.

Island cruise

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Embark on a leisurely boat tour through Nuuk's pristine wilderness, navigating the intricate waterways of the world's second-largest fjord system, Nuup Kangerlua. As you cruise at a gentle pace, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and glistening icebergs. This region is home to diverse wildlife; keep an eye out for seals lounging on ice floes, seabirds soaring overhead, and, with a bit of luck, majestic whales breaching the surface. The boat...