Step inside one of Greenland's finest museums — housed in 18th-century colonial buildings — then wander the Old Town with a local guide who brings Inuit and Danish colonial history to vivid life. An intimate, intellectually rich Arctic cultural immersion.
What to expect
Your guide collects you near the quay and leads you through the jewel-coloured wooden houses of the Old Town, weaving narratives of Danish colonisation, Inuit survival culture, and Greenland's path to self-governance. Inside the Sisimiut Museum, extraordinary artefacts — kayak frames, ceremonial dress, hunting tools — illuminate 4,500 years of Arctic human history. The tour continues to Aanaa's house, where a local elder shares the domestic traditions of Greenlandic life over coffee and local refreshments. A quiet, profound counterpoint to the landscape's drama.
Good to know
Duration approximately 2–2.5 hours — ideal for those with an earlier all-aboard. Entirely on foot with gentle terrain; suitable for all fitness levels. The museum has an entry fee included in most guided tour rates — confirm when booking. No pre-booking needed for the museum itself, but guided slots are limited.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Sisimiut Holsteinsborg — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.