25 things to do in Reykjavik: EVERYTHING you need to know
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CityWalk Reykjavík Free Walking Tour
Activity · Miðborg
Booked via citywalk.is; a tip of about 5,000 ISK (around £28) for two felt fair for an entertaining tour.
Reykjavík City Hall (Ráðhús Reykjavíkur)
Landmark · Miðborg
Free to enter, and it has free public toilets.
Sculpture and Shore Walk
Activity · Miðborg
Especially beautiful in soft winter light and at dawn on a clear day.
National Museum of Iceland
Museum · Vesturbær
A Reykjavík City Card pays off if visiting more than two museums and two thermal baths.
Harpa
Landmark · Miðborg
Worth catching a concert if time allows; otherwise the architecture alone is worth seeing.
Icelandic Phallological Museum
Museum · Miðborg
Entry is about £17; skip it and visit the café, which shows exhibits and serves themed waffles.
Lava Show
Activity · Grandi
Premium tickets add a volcano cocktail, top-row seats, a lava rock souvenir and a backstage tour.
Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street)
Shopping · Miðborg
A popular spot for same-sex tourist couples' proposals.
Hallgrímskirkja
Landmark · Skólavörðuholt
Go up the tower at sunrise or sunset for views over the bay.
Perlan
Museum · Öskjuhlíð
Whales of Iceland
Museum · Grandi
Recommended as an alternative for winter visitors, when whale watching is less good.
Golden Circle
Day trip · South Iceland
The coach tour is busy but not too expensive, a good option for those who prefer not to drive.
Reykjanes Peninsula Blue Diamond Route
Day trip · Reykjanes Peninsula
Guided volcano hikes are safe and stay out of prohibited zones.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Day trip · Snæfellsnes · brief mention
