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Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing 24 hours
By Icelandia
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- Enjoy a cultural fix in Reykjavik
- Explore Reykjavik at your own pace with the multiple hop on and off bus stops
- Visit the most iconic landmarks in Reykjavik and spend as much time as you need there
Tour departs from
Reykjavík
Duration
5 hours
Pick up / meeting point
Harpa, Austurbakki 2, Reykjavík
Languages
Swedish
English
German
French
Spanish
Difficulty
2 (Easy)
Minimum age
0 years old
Overview
Take a bus tour with City Sightseeing and explore Reykjavík at your leisure, with the opportunity to hop on and off at conveniently located bus stops.
What's included?
Hop-on, Hop-off access for 24 hours
Free WiFi available
Audio guide commentary in 8 languages
Food & Drinks
Entry or admission fee
Clothes according to the weather
What to expect?
With the best of both worlds, Reykjavík is a modern, trendy and forward-looking city while at the same time being close to its unspoiled nature. Reykjavik truly is a magical place to behold.You might be interested in attraction admission at stops like the Perlan museum to see the Wonders of Iceland exhibition, Northern Lights Planetarium show, and then at Grandi district admissions to Whales of Iceland and FlyOver Iceland.
Here you find the Reykjavik City Sightseeing Stops:
1. Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre
The concert hall and conference centre is the latest landmark in Reykjavík and houses both the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera.
2. Reykjavik Old Harbour
A colourful, busy area with restaurants, shops, and cafés. From here you can choose between different sailing tours.
3. Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Explore the world of the Icelandic fisheries and coastal culture. The former coast guard vessel Óðinn is also docked there.
4. Whales of Iceland
The biggest whale exhibition in the world! Life-sized models, an interactive installation, and a virtual reality experience. Fun for all ages.
5. National Museum of Iceland
The permanent exhibition Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland is a journey through time, from the settlement to the present day.
6. Lækjargata Hard Rock Café Reykjavik
Lækjargata - "stream street" - takes its name from the stream that once ran along the road. The famous Hard Rock Café is located on this street.
7. Laugavegur Shopping Street
Strolling down Laugavegur, you will find all kinds of shops, restaurants, cafés, and bars - something for everyone.
8. Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum
It houses the works of one of Iceland´s most influential and recognized artists, Jóhannes Kjarval. You can also enjoy works from other leading Icelandic and foreign artists.
9. Hallgrímskirkja Church
The church spire is 73 m high, thus making this building the tallest one in Reykjavík city. The view from the tower is sublime.
10. BSÍ Bus Terminal
Home of Reykjavik Excursions and the Flybus. From here, you can join one of the many adventurous day tours heading outside the city or take the Flybus to Keflavík International airport.
11. Perlan
A glass dome built on top of six hot water tanks. Inside you will find a restaurant, café and the fantastic Wonders of Iceland exhibition. The 360° view from the observation deck is spectacular.
12. Kringlan Shopping Mall
Iceland´s first real shopping mall opened its doors in 1987 and includes today over 180 shops and restaurants along with a cinema and a public library. Next to the mall is the Reykjavík City Theatre.
13. Hilton Nordica Reykjavík
The hotel is formerly known as Hotel Esja, and the name derived from the dramatically dominating Mt. Esja, which provides a stunning backdrop to the capital area.
14. Laugardalur Valley
Reykjavík´s housewives and housemaids washed laundry in geothermal hot springs here in Laugardalur until the early 20th century. Today you will find a swimming pool, a botanical garden, and the Family Park and Zoo.
15. Skarfabakki Harbour (When cruise ships are in port)
From here, you can take a boat tour over to Viðey island, stroll along the coastline to downtown Reykjavík or come inside and rent a vehicle for the day at Enterprise rent-a-car. (When cruise ships are in port)
16. Höfði House
Höfði is considered to be one of the most historically significant buildings in Reykjavík. It was the location for the 1986 summit meeting of president Ronald Reagan and general secretary Mikhail Gorbachev to end the Cold War.
Daily Departures:
Daily departures every 45 minutes (from 1 June 2021) from Harpa Concert Hall at 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30 & 16:15.
The full tour takes about 75-80 minutes to complete and departs from Harpa, Stop 1, every 45 minutes. You can hop on and hop off at any stop of your choosing, enjoying some discounts of attraction admission along the way.
Kindly note that the bus is not running on:
• 17 June, The Icelandic Independence Day celebrations
• Reykjavík Pride parade either second or third Saturday in August
• Reykjavík Marathon and Reykjavík Cultural Night which is held annually the Saturday after 18 August, or on 18 August if it is a Saturday.
• 31st of December, New Years Eve
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