Reykjavik Viking Roots to Modern Marvels Self Guided Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Walking tour in Reykjavik on our walking tour app
Hands Free, Location aware experience that plays as you walk
Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires.
No food or drink
No IN person guide, it's all on our walking tour app
No admission, it's all outside

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Unknown Bureaucrat

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

End point
Sun Voyager

The tour ends at the iconic Sun Voyager statue, on the water. hear it's story and what it symbolizes.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat

    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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Domkirkjan (Pass by)

    The tour stops outside the church, where you'll see multiple statues and hear the story of the church and it's leaders.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Austurvollur Square

    In the square you will hear the story of the statues, the people they symbolize, and what's up with the black cone?

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Skúli Magnússon Sheriff

    At this stop you'll hear about the area, the settlements, the statues and the people.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Aðalstræti 10 - Reykjavík City Museum (Pass by)

    The tour stops outside of a few museums, one being the Reykjavík City Museum where you'll hear it's history.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    ‘Looking Seawards’ Statue

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ingólfur Arnarson

    Discover the story of how Iceland was founded, and the crazy man that was kicked out of his country to make a new one,.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Skolavordustigur

    Rainbow painted streets, how did they get that way? Why? And lots of shops and views here.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Leif Eriksson Monument

    Leif! See his historic statue and discover his story, all while getting a great view of the amazing church.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Sun Voyager

    One of the best statues, in my opinion, you'll find. And it has a great story, discover it on the tour.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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