Reykjavik Sightseeing
Explore Reykjavik's highlights with a private guide, from Hallgrímskirkja Church which is Iceland’s second highest building, historic Höfði House and Harpa's striking architecture.
Reykjavik Sightseeing
See the highlights of Reykjavik in just one day—with a guide by your side to provide commentary and keep you from getting lost—on this private sightseeing tour. Immerse yourself in the charm of the Old Town, marvel at landmarks such as the Hofdi House and Harpa Conference Centre, and discover the heart of Icelandic democracy at Althingi.
- Perfect for first-time visitors who want to get familiar with Reykjavik’s highlights
- Learn fascinating information about the past lifestyle of the Icelanders
- Multiple departure times are available to suit your schedule
- A private tour means maximum flexibility and personal attention
What's included
- Licensed Tour Guide
Itinerary
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
The Conference center opened in spring 2011 and is a popular attraction place for Iceland’s concerts and cultural events. It also has a great restaurant, in-house catering and is a conference center with meeting facilities.
Hofdi House
This house is a historical place and a beautiful building! It’s where the famous meeting took place in 1986 between former US President Ronald Reagan and former USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev.
Parliament House (Althingishus)
The house of Parliament was built in 1881 in the city center. Near to it we will see the City Hall, which is located next to the pond Reykjavikurtjörn, which is a popular place among the Icelanders to feed the ducks some bread.
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja Church is Iceland’s second highest building or 74.5 meters (244 ft). It took more than 38 years to build the church and is Iceland’s best-known landmarks. The church was designed and influenced by Iceland’s mountains, basalt and glaciers and Gudjon Samuelsson a state architect designed this magnificent structure. The church is named after one of Iceland’s most famous clergyman and poets Hallgrimur Petursson.
Perlan
The last location is Perlan Restaurant and Cafeteria. It was built on top of Reykjavik’s six water tanks and was used to contain the hot water supply for the Reykjavik city. On top of the building, you’ll be able to see a 360° of the whole Reykjavik and surrounding area.
Admission not included