Self-Guided Tour of Ísafjörður: Art, History, and Architecture
Overview
Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Ísafjörður. On this self-guided audio tour, separate fact from fiction in this town shaped by its seafaring past. Ísafjörður, meaning ‘the fjord of ice,’ has a rich fishing history that continues to shape the region. Discover outdoor artworks like the bronze Seaman’s Monument and the 3D Crosswalk, and explore garages where local artists exhibit. Visit historical sites such as the old hospital, Sjúkrahúsið, and learn about the annual downtown skiing competition. In Jónsgarður Park, capture a photo with the famous Whalebone Arch. This tour showcases how the sea has influenced livelihoods and living standards in Iceland’s Westfjords region.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
400 Ísafjörður
Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Aðalstræti 27
400 Ísafjörður, Iceland
The tour ends at the Town Square.
What To Expect
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Westfjord History Museum (pass by)
Kerecis (pass by)
Ísafjarðarkirkja (pass by)
Sjúkrahúsið (pass by)
Jónsgarður (pass by)
Fishermen's monument (pass by)
Hafnarstræti (pass by)
Ísafjörður Culture House (pass by)
Austurvöllur Garden (pass by)
Silfurtorg (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-110804P787
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