A two-hour stroll through the city's working fishing port, its Viking-era settlement, the iconic Harpa concert hall, and the neighbourhoods that birthed Björk, Sigur Rós, and the Icelandic Sagas.
Rating
4.9 / 5.0
Languages
English, Icelandic, French, Spanish
Location
Old Harbour
Difficulty
Easy
3-Day Forecast
Meet at the Höfuðborg kiosk next to the Whale of Iceland museum. Brief introduction and distribution of earbuds for the guide commentary.
Walk through the former fish-processing warehouses now turned design studios, galleries, and the excellent Valdís ice-cream shop.
Brauð & Co bakery on Frakkastígur. Freshly baked cinnamon buns and single-origin coffee.
Tower elevator to the observation deck. 360-degree views over Reykjavík and, on clear days, to Snæfellsnes.
Down Skólavörðustígur to the waterfront, past the Sun Voyager sculpture, and finish at Harpa Concert Hall with a walk-through of the foyer.
Tour ends at Harpa plaza. Your guide shares dinner recommendations and a printed map.
We provide gear for your comfort and safety where required:
This tour is suitable for most fitness levels:
The tour runs year-round at 14:00 daily. In winter we adjust the start time to 13:00 so we finish in daylight. Wheelchair-accessible — the entire route is on flat pavement except for the Hallgrímskirkja elevator (which is step-free). Children of any age welcome; we adjust the commentary on request.
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