Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
Walking, bike and bus tours are the main way to take in the city. Whale-watching, puffin-
spotting and sea-angling trips allow a jaunt off-shore.
As lovely as the capital's sights are, though, Reykjavík is also the main hub for tours to
amazing landscapes and activities around Iceland. Those without wheels, time or the de-
sire to travel the countryside independently can use Reykjavík as a cosmopolitan base for
all forms of tours from super-Jeeps and buses to horse riding, snowmobiling and heli-
tours. If you have time, though, head out on your own.
TOUR TIPS
Many companies offer all sorts of tours: whale watching, bus tours, super-Jeep tours,
city walks and/or combo-tours that include many of the activities listed here. We just
break out a few options: check online with each company for their full menus.
All tour times, descriptions and prices are as of the time of writing. Things are changing
fast in Iceland. Check online.
Many operators offer hotel pickup/drop-off.
If you want to head far afield, plan some nights outside of Reykjavík so you don't spend
loads of back-and-forth time on buses.
Going whale watching or puffin-spotting? Bring binoculars and a telephoto lense.
City Tours
The tourist office has loads of free maps and self-guided walking tour brochures, from
Lit-
erary Reykjavík
to
The Neighbourhood of the Gods,
and info on guided walking tours. The
hardcore can buy the more in-depth
Reykjavík Walks
(2014) by Guðjón Friðriksson at local
bookshops.
There are several downloadable smartphone apps, including two by Locatify.
Literary Reykjavík
WALKING TOUR
