A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Vik i Myrdal Village

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About this activity

Iceland’s tiny Vík í Mýrdal village exists in the shadows of one of the country’s most dangerous volcanoes. On this leisurely self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll through its compact village center, past modern attractions that showcase Iceland’s volcanic heritage, to the dramatic black coastline where folklore and geology collide.

Starting at the red-roofed hillside Vík í Mýrdal Church (Víkurkirkja) that doubles as an evacuation point during volcanic emergencies, you’ll head into the heart of Iceland’s southernmost village. Along the way, I’ll share both personal connections to the area and fascinating insights into how nature has shaped life here for centuries.

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At a glance

Duration: 40 min – one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Vik Church

Passing by

The lovely church of Vik is the startpoint of the tour. The church is normally not open for the public, and entrance is not included in the tour.
Lava Show - Vik

Passing by

We'll also pass by the Lava Show, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry itself is not included in this tour.
Stop 3

Passing by

We'll also pass by the unique Halldorskaffi.
Stop 4

Passing by

We'll also pass by the Zipline Iceland, that might give you a rush hanging under a steel wire. However, entry to the ziplines itself is not included in this tour.
Skaftfellingur Museum

Passing by

We also pass by Skaftfellingur Museum, but entrance is not included in the tour.
Stop 6

Passing by

The tour passes by the restaurant and brewery - a lovely part of Icelandic beer history. Entry to the restaurant is not included.
Vikurfjara Black Sand Beach

Passing by

The tour concludes at the lovely black beach at Vik.
Stop 8

Passing by

In front of you throughout the tour is the Reynisdrangar sea stack. A great view while you walk.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Vik i Myrdal Church. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]