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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Iceland  /  Capital Region  /  Reykjavik  /  Things to do in Reykjavik

Reykjavik

4.3
Churches · Scuba & Snorkeling · Nightlife

Popular things to do in Reykjavik

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Church
Hallgrimskirkja
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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Nature / Wildlife Tour
Nature & Wildlife Tours
4.5
Duration: 8 hours
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History Museum
National Museum of Iceland
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Food Tour
Food Tours
4.9
Duration: 3h 30 min
In a city surrounded by a landscape known for its stunning natural wonders and interesting Viking history, visitors find plenty of things to do in Reykjavik. The tall grey walls of Hallgrimskirkja tower over the city, offering those who want to climb to the church's top a view of the entire city. If you tour Golden Circle Route, you'll see many of the nation's landmarks, including the falling waters of Gullfoss, the giant geysers of Haukadalur, and Kerid Crater.

Side trips from Reykjavik

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Thermal Spa
Thermal Spas Grindavik
3.9
Duration: 2 hours
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World heritage site
Thingvellir National Park Thingvellir
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Hot Spring
Strokkur Geysir
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Waterfall
Gullfoss Falls Blaskogabyggd
4.8
Duration: 1 hour

Tours in Reykjavik

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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Horseback Riding Tour
Horseback Riding Tours
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Photography Tour
Photography Tours
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Reykjavik

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Art Museum
Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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History Museum
Tales from Iceland
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Specialty Museum
Volcano House
3.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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History Museum
Saga Museum
3.7
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Reykjavik

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Specialty Museum
Aurora Reykjavik
4.1
Duration: 30 minutes
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Specialty Museum
Whales of Iceland
3.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Specialty Museum
Icelandic Phallological Museum
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Specialty Museum
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
4.0
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Reykjavik

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Flea Market
Kolaportid Flea Market
1.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Gift & Specialty Shop
JS Watch Company
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Gift & Specialty Shop
Kraum
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Gift & Specialty Shop
Hidden People Iceland
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes

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