Visit Reykjavik’s key sights and learn all about Iceland's culture. Explore ancient churches and old towns, then let your guide show you the best panoramic views of the city. Experience it all in the space of a morning during this capital city tour.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: The complimentary pick-up service starts 30 minutes before the selected departure. Due to traffic limitations in the city center, you might have to make your way to the closest pick-up location. Your hotel reception will help you find it or, if staying in a private accommodation, please get in touch with the local supplier after the booking.

Highlights

Visit Höfði house, a historic spot for two key former Presidents
Experience remarkable panoramic views at the restaurant Perlan
Discover the Hallgrímskirkja church and visit old town centres with beautiful buildings
Visit the impressive geothermal heated swimming pool at Laugardalur

Full description

Take a trip to visit the most significant places in the capital and surrounding towns. Journey to visit the presidential residence at Bessastaðir and the town of Hafnarfjörður, where you will learn of how the “hidden people” and humans live together in harmony. Next visit Reykjavik to enjoy the spectacular views at the restaurant Perlan, which is built on water tanks holding the city’s hot water supply. Afterwards it’s on to Höfði house, where the all-important meeting between former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former U.S.S.R. Secretary General Mikhail Gorbachev took place in 1986. Then visit the ancient Hallgrímskirkja church and the old town centre. You will find that the Icelandic parliament, Alþingi, and the town hall are situated here. The final stop of the day will take you to the sports and recreation area in Laugardalur. Here you can explore the impressive geothermal heated outdoor swimming pool, and discover sculptures crafted by Ásmundur Sveinsson.

Includes

Guided tour by minibus
Admission to Perlan Observation Deck
Free WiFi onboard

Food and refreshments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Important information

Know before you go

Please note that the complimentary pick-up service starts 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please wait outside of your hotel or guesthouse for the pick-up bus. Please bring your voucher with you when you check in for the tour.
Please provide your hotel information at the time you make your booking so your pick-up location is known to the tour group.
Please note that the discount for children and youths is a family discount, and applies to maximum 2 children/youths per each full paying adult.

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4.5 /5

based on 86 reviews

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Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.2/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.5/5

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The tour guide was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable and fun. I lost one of my gloves at the Globe and he offered to try to get it when he went back with his afternoon tour. Well he did find it and personally dropped it back at my hotel. I don’t remember his name but my tour was on Wed morning on March 11. He was also multi-lingual and gave his tour in several languages accommodating everyone by speaking their language. Whoever gets my tour guide will be blessed.

March 18, 2020

Informative and Refreshing

Thanks for the sightseeing experience. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to do this in a small group which made it more personal and easy to ask questions. I recommend this activity to anyone who is interested in understanding and knowing more about Iceland beyond the usual and common adventurous activities. Thanks Eve for being professional and a great tour guide.

June 17, 2019

Brilliant

The sight seeing activity was fantastic. Just felt that we got less time at Perlan because we could not cover that at all. A little bit more time would have been great. However, the bus driver/guide was good. He provided us with city information was very helpful. Would definitely recommend.

September 9, 2018

Reykjavik City Sightseeing by Minibus

Reykjavik City Sightseeing by Minibus

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