Scenic Reykjavik

OVERVIEW

Join us on an orientation spin through Reykjavik, highlighting must-see landmarks like the Pearl, the president’s home and the University of Iceland. You’ll discover Iceland’s capital is both a cosmopolitan city and a small town, a place of vibrancy and quietude, of innovative architecture and untamed nature. In the Laugardalur valley you’ll see where the city plays, and out in rural Bessastadir, the estate where the country’s president lives. You’ll survey Reykjavik’s colorful old quarter and pass by Hofdi House, where Reagan and Gorbachev held their historic 1986 confab that ended the Cold War. You will also catch a glimpse of the Árbær Open Air Museum with its traditional farm and village buildings relocated from all over Iceland, and at Tjornin, admire the lake that brings tranquility and ducks to the center of town. You’ll crane your neck at majestic Hallgrimskirkja Church, its iconic tower soaring high above the city. But perhaps the most impressive Reykjavik sight of all with be the views you enjoy from the Pearl, a glittering hilltop dome. The town looks spectacular from up here.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a time-efficient, comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik and its most essential sights.
• Travel the city in relaxed comfort via panoramic coach, stopping for a closer look at key landmarks.
• See the town lake, the city’s sporting grounds, the country’s university and its president’s house.
• Capture breathtaking vistas from the Pearl, and historic selfies at the house where the Cold War ended.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear warm, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.