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Reykjavik Walking Tour: Explore the Historical and Cultural Landmarks of Iceland's Capital
4.7
126 Ratings
Reykjavík
Discover the historical and cultural landmarks of Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Explore City Hall, Harpa Concert Hall, and the Old Harbour while learning what makes Reykjavik unique.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hallgrimskirkja - 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.
What's Included
- Expert local guide service.
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a 2.5-hour exploration journey traversing the Icelandic capital’s history and traditions with our Reykjavik walking tour. Venture with a knowledgeable guide through Reykjavik’s nooks and corners, discovering notable spots such as the City Hall, Harpa Concert Hall, and the vintage charm of the Old Harbour. Throughout this journey, encounter the unique characteristics that distinguish Reykjavik from other world capitals.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Hallgrimskirkja
Our tour departs daily from Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavik. Please be there no later than 10 minutes before your departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(126 Ratings)
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Anju_d
Apr 8, 2024
Good - The guide was super and informative we loved … best way to learn abt the city . A small city which is heartwarming
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Emilywj2153sv
Feb 29, 2024
Brilliant! - Amazing tour of the city which helped us get our bearings for our trip. The guide was fantastic, funny and informative. We had a great time and booking was really easy.
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Stacey_h
Feb 24, 2024
Worth it! - Tomas was amazing! He was energetic and shared a lot of knowledge and history. It was a great way to start our trip and learn about the culture and history of Iceland.
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Brad_n
Jan 22, 2024
Excellent Tour!! - Tomas was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. He made our walking tour an amazing experience.
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Claudia_g
Jan 19, 2024
Great introduction to the city - I arrived in Reykjavik at 6 am after a 12 hour flight and joined the 10 am tour. I wanted to do something interesting that would keep me active and help minimize the jet lag. This tour did exactly that. I learned about Icelandic culture, got great food recommendations, and see how Reykjavik is laid out. I strongly recommend taking this tour early in your stay, soon after you arrive.
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Dfmaus
Jan 11, 2024
Walking tour with Asta - We had an excellent guide - Asta. She provided an excellent history of the city and clearly very proud of her country, which is always great to see. She was very entertaining and gave us some great tips on where to eat and shop as well.
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Kathy_r
Dec 8, 2023
Excellent tour and guide! Highly recommend. - Our tour guide was Asta. She was fantastic— smart, knowledgeable, and funny! We learned so much about the history of Reykjavík and Iceland, including cool and fun facts about everything from the landmarks, the cats, good places to eat and shop, earthquakes and volcanoes, to family owned businesses, and more. She was an excellent guide and spent 2 1/2 hours with us. Loved this tour. Great thing to do soon after you arrive.
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Nicholas_h
Jan 30, 2024
Great start to our trip - This was our first activity in Reykjavík and it was a great way to start our trip. Our tour guide, Ásta, was clearly very knowledgeable about the city and took us on some additional stops, including a very much needed stop at a café for a hot chocolate! The only disappointment is that we were told that we weren't allowed to go into the Bell Tower at Hallgrimskirkja, whereas the tour description states that this is included.
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Imelda_b
Nov 20, 2023
Our guide, David was very... - Our guide, David was very accommodating and patient. He is charming. He recommended a good restaurant for us
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Melanie_w
Feb 17, 2024
Did a different free tour - We were given the option to do this on our own with the guide or join a free tour and they would buy us lunch. But there wasn't time for lunch ch which was a shame. So we paid for a tour we didn't actually get but that was our choice and the free tour was very good. I'd recommend doing the free one!
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