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.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
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
- Food and refreshments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Meeting point
If you are not staying at a hotel or near any other pick-up points, please come to Klettagardar 4, at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Please indicate that you will come to the terminal during the booking process.
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- 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.
