Private Tour
Reykjavik the Northernmost capital in the world
Overview
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We are born and raised in Reykjavík.
Reykjavík Centre has a special meaning to us because we have seen it grow almost from turf houses to the large concrete buildings we see today.
Reykjavík is a mixture of the old and the new.
Street art, museums, culture and more can be found in our beautiful capital.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Parliament House (Althingishus)
Parliament House, which stands on Austurvöllur square, was built in 1880–81. Two annexes have been added to the original building, Kringlan (the Rotunda) in 1908and Skálinn in 2002. The garden of Parliament House is Iceland's oldest public garden. Dating from 1893–95, it was largely the work of parliamentarian/bank director Tryggvi Gunnarsson.In 1867 Althingi resolved to mark the millennium of the settlement of Iceland byholding a national festival in 1874, and by building a Parliament House in Reykjavík, of Icelandic stone.
Grjótaþorp (Grjóti Village) derives its name from Grjóti, one of eight smallholdings on the estate of Reykjavík in the 18th century. The farmstead stood here on Grjótabrekka (Grjóti Slope) at the top of Grjótagata. In the latter half of the 18th century, when wooden buildings were being constructed on Aðalstræti, a cluster of turf houses grew up on the Grjóti property. Grjótaþorp fell into a state of dilapidation in the 20th century, due to plans for building a major road through it. That idea was ultimately abandoned, and today all the old wooden houses have been renovated; in addition a number of wooden buildings from other districts have been rebuilt in Grjótaþorp, consolidating the old street plan. Grjótaþorp, one of the oldest extant quarters of wooden buildings in Reykjavík, is characterised by narrow streets with detached wooden houses in small, well-tended gardens.
What‘s Included
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WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals are not included
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Reykjavik the Northernmost capital in the world
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative tour
melissahI2572NO,,Jul 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very informative tour! We learned a lot, and I appreciated the opportunity to ask questions. Reykjavik is beautiful, and this is a way to see the highlights in a short period of time. Make sure you are prepared for the weather, even on the city tours!
The only thing better was a full day tour with the same guide
Caruso2016,,Aug 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were really impressed with our tour guide Villi. In a half day he managed to show us so much of Reykjavik. The right amount of stories and history mixed with short walks to keep us all entertained. At the end we immediately signed up for a private day tour of the south coast for which my wife has left a review. I would recommend Puffin Travel to everybody. Thank you Villi.
Excellent tour guide
Debs,,Aug 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was superb. Knowledgeable, friendly and lots of fun. It was the best way to learn about the city.
Wonderful and informative
rhondat671,,Jul 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Villi was a wonderful tour guide. He loves Iceland and that love shines through his tours. We enjoyed this tour so much that we booked another upon our cruise return. Villi accommodated our wishes and made the tours unique and interesting.
Great excursion
Leslie N,,Jul 1, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. Spoke English perfectly. Full of information. Great city. Comfortable vehicle. Ccxxxcccccccccc
Best city tour of Reykjavik
James S,,Aug 13, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour! Really nice that the guide met us at the hotel. Our local tour guide had many wonderful insights about Iceland's history and culture. Guide gave us all the time we needed to explore and take photos. Guide made us feel like VIPs as we explored Reykjavik. This tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Iceland and was definitely worth the price. Highly recommend this tour.
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