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.
Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- 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.
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Transport
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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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This gleaming steel sculpture looks like a Viking ship, but its dying creator had something very different in mind.
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Wander along the famous rainbow street and discover how graffiti went from teenage rebellion to official city art.
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Hear about the oldest parliament in the world and the legend linked to the four guardian spirits on the facade.
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Walk beside the lake and see some interesting artwork like The Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat
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Learn more about Icelandic folklore at this cemetery that gives a great setting to hear these tales
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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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Walk by an award-winning concert hall made of coloured glass that you might recognise from Black Mirror.
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End the tour at the harbour and hear about the "Thufa"
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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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Every Icelandic parliament session starts with mass here, and every president is inaugurated inside.
