ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Reykjavik Viking Roots to Modern Marvels Self Guided Walking Tour
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Penninn Eymundsson · Reykjavík forecast
4°
Cloudy
Today · Wind 2 m/s
Today
8° 4°
Overcast
Tomorrow
9° 5°
Light rain
Fri
8° 5°
Light rain
Sat
7° 5°
Cloudy
Sun
7° 5°
Rain
Mon
9° 7°
Light rain
Tue
9° 8°
Rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for Reykjavík
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
The tour will take you to the hidden gems and famous sites of Reykjavik. From The Unknown Bureaucrat, a playful statue by Magnus Thomasson near the city’s peaceful pond, through the winding streets, arts areas, spots with traditional food and lively squares of historic downtown, to the iconic Hallgrimskirkja, and all the way to the Sun Voyager. You’ll hear the story of Iceland. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
Itinerary
- Tour stop
The tour starts at the Pond, at the The Unknown Bureaucrat by Magnus Thomasson statue. Why is his body like a block? Well, take the tour an find out
- Tour stop
The tour stops outside the church, where you'll see multiple statues and hear the story of the church and it's leaders.
Pass by without stopping - Tour stop
In the square you will hear the story of the statues, the people they symbolize, and what's up with the black cone?
- Tour stop
At this stop you'll hear about the area, the settlements, the statues and the people.
- Tour stop
The tour stops outside of a few museums, one being the Reykjavík City Museum where you'll hear it's history.
Pass by without stopping - Tour stop
Why are these people statues and staring out at the water? Well they have a story, of course. Find out what it is on the tour.
- Tour stop
Discover the story of how Iceland was founded, and the crazy man that was kicked out of his country to make a new one,.
- Tour stop
Rainbow painted streets, how did they get that way? Why? And lots of shops and views here.
- Tour stop
Leif! See his historic statue and discover his story, all while getting a great view of the amazing church.
- Tour stop
One of the best statues, in my opinion, you'll find. And it has a great story, discover it on the tour.
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.