Vikings Sagas and Sights: Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik

5.0 (9 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (10–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location
Not included: Transport

Itinerary

Hallgrimskirkja

10 min

Start at the most iconic landmark in Reykjavik, a church inspired by cooled lava that took over 40 years to build.
Sun Voyager

5 min

This gleaming steel sculpture looks like a Viking ship, but its dying creator had something very different in mind.
Skolavordustigur

5 min

Wander along the famous rainbow street and discover how graffiti went from teenage rebellion to official city art.
Parliament House (Althingishus)

Passing by

Hear about the oldest parliament in the world and the legend linked to the four guardian spirits on the facade.
Lake Tjornin

10 min

Walk beside the lake and see some interesting artwork like The Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat
Cemetery Holavallagardur

10 min

Learn more about Icelandic folklore at this cemetery that gives a great setting to hear these tales
The Settlement Exhibition

Passing by

Hear about the Viking longhouse ruins discovered by accident during construction, and how modern Icelanders can still read 1,000-year-old sagas.
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Passing by

Walk by an award-winning concert hall made of coloured glass that you might recognise from Black Mirror.
Old Harbour

15 min

End the tour at the harbour and hear about the "Thufa"
Laugavegur

10 min

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.
Stop 11

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

The tour ends near the harbour

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.