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Vikings Sagas and Sights: Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik

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Overview

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

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Transport
  • Human tour guide at location
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Meeting Location

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Hallgrímstorg 1
101 Reykjavík, Iceland

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Eyjarslóð 9
101 Reykjavík, Iceland

The tour ends near the harbour

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Hallgrimskirkja

Start at the most iconic landmark in Reykjavik, a church inspired by cooled lava that took over 40 years to build.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sun Voyager

This gleaming steel sculpture looks like a Viking ship, but its dying creator had something very different in mind.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Skolavordustigur

Wander along the famous rainbow street and discover how graffiti went from teenage rebellion to official city art.
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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.
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Lake Tjornin

Walk beside the lake and see some interesting artwork like The Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cemetery Holavallagardur

Learn more about Icelandic folklore at this cemetery that gives a great setting to hear these tales
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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.
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Harpa Reykjavik 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.
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Old Harbour

End the tour at the harbour and hear about the "Thufa"
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Laugavegur

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík (pass by)

Every Icelandic parliament session starts with mass here, and every president is inaugurated inside.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vikings Sagas and Sights: Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded.
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation.
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like.
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  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
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  • Any physical devices or headphones
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  • The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audio and time required to walk through all the stops.
  • Operated by a business

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