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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore the history and culture of the Icelandic capital on this 2.5-hour Reykjavik walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets of Reykjavik and take in top attractions including City Hall, the Harpa Concert Hall, and the Old Harbour. Along the way, find out what sets Reykjavik apart from the world’s other capitals.
Guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Our tour departs daily from Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavik. Please be there no later than 10 minutes before your departure time.
Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik, Iceland Hallgrímskirkja looks over Reykjavík as the most recognisable building standing above all the rest. Its stepped concrete facade is a reminder of the Icelandic landscape and the church’s interior minimalist with a grand organ. The church is named after Hallgrímur Pétursson, a 17th-century clergyman and author of a famous series of Hymns of the Passion.
If conditions allow, we will go up to the bell tower for a magnificent view over Reykjavik City. 15 minutes
Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, IJsland On our way to Reykjavik city hall, we walk through Þingholt, which is the centre of Reykjavík and one of oldest neighbourhoods in the city of Reykjavík. It gets its name from the street of Þingholtsstræti, where a small townhouse stood from the year 1765-1771. Today it is known for it's colourful corrugated iron houses.
We walk across the city pond and into the City Hall we view the super-sized topographical map of Iceland and your guide will explain a little bit about Iceland’s fascinating geology and volcanic history.
30 minutes
43W5+MWW, Kirkjutorg, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Our tour then threads the heart of the city, taking in the parliament, our modest but beautiful cathedral and the site of the first Viking homesteads in the city, before visiting the Old Harbour 30 minutes
Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavik, Iceland Our tour
then threads the heart of the city, taking in the parliament, our modest but beautiful
cathedral and the site of the first Viking homesteads in the city, before visiting the
Old Harbour with views of the impressive Harpa Concert Hall and the popular Sun Voyager sculpture. 15 minutes
Domkirkjan, Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavík Cathedra is a cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland, the seat of the Bishop of Iceland and mother church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, as well as the parish church of the old city centre. 10 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
MARYMYLAH_C
05 Apr 2023
Mauricio did an excellent job of giving me as a first time Iceland visitor essential information about Reykjavik. The information made me confident to explore the city.
Lynn_G
24 Mar 2023
Great introduction to Reykjavik. Our guide was informative & humorous. Really enjoyed the 2.5hrs. Definitely would recommend. Explained the history of Iceland
jenhume1117
15 Mar 2023
Excellent guides; very easy pace and interesting. Learned a lot about the city and saw the highlights. Excellent lunch recommendation for Messinn
This tour in
Reykjavik
is organized by
Reykjavik Sightseeing
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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