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Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots
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Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots
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Activity Duration (2 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
No refund if cancelled
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What you'll do
Join us for a unique and personalized tour of Reykjavik's top attractions and local hidden gems. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll get an insider's perspective on the city's history, culture, and daily life. From iconic landmarks to off-the-beaten-path discoveries, this private tour is the perfect way to experience Reykjavik like a local.
Tour Highlight
Get to know the best of Reykjavik and enjoy a more personal travel experience on this private walking tour. A great way for new arrivals to get to know the capital city, your guide will take you straight to the city's highlights and hidden gems, immersing you in Iceland's culture and history through its stories, myths, and historical details. Plus, you'll get recommendations for locally beloved restaurants, bars, and shops, so you can get off the tourist path and into the real Reykjavik.
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Tanjong Premier Cruise
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Host since 2023
Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Ingólfstorg
1
Ingólfstorg
Stop: 5 minutes
2
The Settlement Exhibition
Stop: 5 minutes
We stop on top of the museum and peer down at the first Viking house in Reykjavik and talk about Vikings. We don't enter the museum.
3
The Settlement Exhibition
Stop: 5 minutes
In a secret location close to the Settlement museum there is an Elfstone / Home of Elves. We talk about Mythology and how quirky Icelanders are in that regard.
4
Stjornarradid
Stop: 5 minutes
Pass by the offices of the prime minister of Iceland. Talking about the fight for independence.
5
Hallgrimskirkja
Stop: 5 minutes
We admire Hallgrímskirkja church and talk about its history and of religion in Iceland in general.
6
Lake Tjornin
Stop: 5 minutes
We walk down to the beautiful pond or lake in the middle of Reykjavik. Rich with birdlife and a fun visit to feed the birds. During winter the pond freezes over and then it's fun to walk across the pond itself.
7
Parliament House (Althingishus)
Stop: 5 minutes
At the end of our great Reykjavik walking tour, we check out the Icelandic parliament building and talk about things like politics, gender equality and the guardian spirits of Iceland.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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