Explore Reykjavik’s rich history and modern marvels on a self-guided tour. Discover Viking tales, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture at your own pace.
Explore Reykjavik’s rich history and modern marvels on a self-guided tour. Discover Viking tales, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture at your own pace.
- Hallgrimskirkja - Begin at Reykjavik’s most iconic landmark, a church inspired by cooled lava, which took over four decades to complete.
- Sun Voyager - This shining steel sculpture resembles a Viking ship, though its late creator envisioned something entirely different.
- Skolavordustigur - Stroll along the renowned rainbow street and…
- Hallgrimskirkja - Begin at Reykjavik’s most iconic landmark, a church inspired by cooled lava, which took over four decades to complete.
- Sun Voyager - This shining steel sculpture resembles a Viking ship, though its late creator envisioned something entirely different.
- Skolavordustigur - Stroll along the renowned rainbow street and explore how graffiti evolved from teenage rebellion to official city art.
- Parliament House (Althingishus) - Discover the world’s oldest parliament and the legend associated with the four guardian spirits on its facade.
- Lake Tjornin - Walk by the lake and admire intriguing artworks like The Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat.
- Cemetery Holavallagardur - Delve into Icelandic folklore at this cemetery, an ideal setting for these captivating tales.
- The Settlement Exhibition - Learn about the Viking longhouse ruins uncovered accidentally during construction, and how modern Icelanders can still read 1,000-year-old sagas.
- Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre - Visit an award-winning concert hall made of colored glass, recognizable from Black Mirror.
- Old Harbour - Conclude the tour at the harbour and learn about the “Thufa.”
- Laugavegur - Reykjavik’s vibrant main street conceals two of the world’s most unique museums — one dedicated to punk, the other to… well, you’ll discover.
- Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík - Every Icelandic parliament session begins with mass here, and every president is inaugurated within its walls.

- 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…
- 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.
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Transport
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Transport
A sorcerer once swam around Iceland in the guise of a whale, only to be repelled by a dragon, a giant, and a massive bird protecting the shoreline. These guardians are carved into the Parliament building — just one of the many tales awaiting discovery on this self-guided walking tour of Reykjavik.
Commencing at the volcano-inspired Hallgrimskirkja, this…
A sorcerer once swam around Iceland in the guise of a whale, only to be repelled by a dragon, a giant, and a massive bird protecting the shoreline. These guardians are carved into the Parliament building — just one of the many tales awaiting discovery on this self-guided walking tour of Reykjavik.
Commencing at the volcano-inspired Hallgrimskirkja, this audio tour guides you through 14 stops across Iceland’s capital, including the vibrant Rainbow Street and a sculpture dedicated to the sun.
Throughout the journey, learn how the Vikings founded the world’s oldest parliament and discover why Iceland lacks a McDonald’s.
Accessible via the Tourific app, the tour functions entirely offline once downloaded. Feel free to pause to explore, enjoy a coffee break, or ascend the Hallgrimskirkja tower for breathtaking views. Offered in 9 languages. Begin at your convenience, proceed at your own pace, and take as much time as you need.
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audio and time required to walk through all the stops.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.