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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
A sorcerer once swam around Iceland disguised as a whale, only to be driven back by a dragon, a giant, and a colossal bird guarding the coastline. You'll find those guardians carved into the Parliament building — and that's just one of the stories waiting for you on this self-guided walking tour of Reykjavik.
Starting at the volcanic-inspired Hallgrimskirkja, this audio tour leads you through 14 stops across Iceland's capital including the Rainbow Street and a sculpture designed as an ode to the sun.
Along the way, you will hear how the Vikings established the world's oldest parliament and why Iceland has no McDonald's.
Delivered through the Tourific app, the tour works entirely offline once downloaded. Pause to explore, stop for coffee, or climb the Hallgrimskirkja tower for panoramic views. Available in 9 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, and take as long as you want.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
The tour ends near the harbour
Itinerary
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1Hallgrimskirkja
Start at the most iconic landmark in Reykjavik, a church inspired by cooled lava that took over 40 years to build.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sun Voyager
This gleaming steel sculpture looks like a Viking ship, but its dying creator had something very different in mind.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Skolavordustigur
Wander along the famous rainbow street and discover how graffiti went from teenage rebellion to official city art.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Parliament House (Althingishus) (Pass by)
Hear about the oldest parliament in the world and the legend linked to the four guardian spirits on the facade.
Admission ticket free -
4Lake Tjornin
Walk beside the lake and see some interesting artwork like The Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cemetery Holavallagardur
Learn more about Icelandic folklore at this cemetery that gives a great setting to hear these tales
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Settlement Exhibition (Pass by)
Hear about the Viking longhouse ruins discovered by accident during construction, and how modern Icelanders can still read 1,000-year-old sagas.
Admission ticket free -
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre (Pass by)
Walk by an award-winning concert hall made of coloured glass that you might recognise from Black Mirror.
Admission ticket free -
6Old Harbour
End the tour at the harbour and hear about the "Thufa"
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Laugavegur
Reykjavik's colourful main street hides two of the world's most unusual museums — one dedicated to punk, the other to... well, you'll find out.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík (Pass by)
Every Icelandic parliament session starts with mass here, and every president is inaugurated inside.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audio and time required to walk through all the stops.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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