Sightseeing Tour Reykjavik

Not only is Reykjavík a beautiful city, the areas around offer many pretty landscapes as well, and sights you don't want to miss out on. Including free hotel transfer service. 

About the tour

Visit the presidential residence at Bessastaðir and the town of Hafnarfjörður, around 10 km south of the capital which is said to be home of the ‘hidden people’ – elves, dwarves and other spirits who are said to live in entire families between the rocks that are dotted around the town center. This tour will also take in the town’s old fishing harbor.

In Reykjavik the tour will take in the viewing platform at Perlan, one of the most memorable sights from the capital. It is built on several hot water tanks, which used to hold the city’s hot water supply. From here, you’ll be able to enjoy a spectacular view over Reykjavík.

From there, the tour will move on to Höfði house where you can experience an important part of global history as this building hosted the all-important summit between former US President Ronald Reagan and former USSR Secretary General Mikhail Gorbachev in 1986.

The tour will take move on to Hallgrímskirkja church, named after a national poet and clergyman. Its design is said to resemble lava flow, a key part of the Icelandic landscape. The church took 38 years to complete and today is one of the city’s best-known landmarks and a fantastic observation point. The church is in the old town center, which you will also be able to take in, alongside the Icelandic parliament Alþingi and the town hall. The Parliament is one of the oldest parliamentary institutions in the world, founded in 930 in the ‘Parliament Plains’, 45km east of Reykjavík.

Highlights

• Presidential residence at Bessastaðir
• Hafnarfjörður, home of the hidden people
• Perlan
• Höfði house
• Hallgrímskirkja church
• Parliament Alþingi

Why buy online tickets?

• It's fast, easy and you get the best price
• Your spot is guaranteed, experience a hassle free trip
• You will receive your voucher by e-mail, the printed voucher will grant access

The ticket is including 

• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off for hotels and guest houses in Reykjavik
• Round-trip transportation
• Professional English tour guide

Important information

• Tour: start daily at 9:00 AM
• Duration of the tour: approx. 2,5 hours
• Children between 12-17 special price. Children up to 11 join free of charge
• Discount for children and youth valid for max 2 children/youths per each adult
• The itinerary is subject to variations during special events (parades, marathons, etc)
• When you want to make use of the hotel transfer then please state your hotel in the remark field during the order process. Please note: transfer only possible for major hotels and guest houses in Reykjavik
• If you booked within 48 hours of departure of the tour, you cannot use the hotel pick-up service and you are requested to come to the start point
• Start point: at local operator’s bus terminal in Holtagarðar or at your hotel (hotel pick-up starts 30 minutes before tour departure)

Please contact us if you have questions. We are more than happy to help you!