Greater Area Reykjavik Sightseeing

Highlights / General details

This tour includes the most significant places in the capital and the surrounding towns, such as: Presidential residence; Hafnarfjörður suburb; Restaurant Perlan - viewing point; Höfði house; Hallgrímskirkja church; Old town centre; Laugardalur recreation area.

We start with a visit to the presidential residence at Bessastaðir as well as Hafnarfjörður, the town where the “hidden people” and humans live together in harmony. There we also visit the old fishing harbor.

In Reykjavik we go to the viewing platform at Perlan, which is built on water tanks that hold the cities hot water supply.

After enjoying the spectacular view over Reykjavík and its surroundings we go to Höfði house where the all-important summit between former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former U.S.S.R. Secretary General Mikhail Gorbachev took place in 1986.

We visit Hallgrímskirkja church and the old town centre where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi and the town hall are situated.

We also show you the sports and recreation area in Laugardalur, with its geothermally heated outdoor swimming pool, and sculptures crafted by Ásmundur Sveinsson.

Inclusion

Round trip transfers from hotels located in central Reykjavik; Transportation by bus to each sight; Guided Tour available in English (Daily), French (Tuesdays), German (Wednesdays), and Scandinavian (Saturdays).

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Pick-up at 8:30am, Departure at 9:00am.

Duration

Approximately 2.5 hours.

Location Please be waiting in your hotel lobby for pick up at 8:30am.

Location

Please be waiting in your hotel lobby for pick up at 8:30am.

Policies Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation