City Sightseeing Hop on Hop off - Reykjavik Highlights
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Hassle-free
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1 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Ride the open-top bus tour to the National Gallery of Iceland and view ongoing exhibitions showcasing cubist, abstract and figurative works. Peruse the gallery shop where you can purchase artworks and souvenirs. Visit Laugardalar (Hot Spring Valley), the major centre for sports and home to the largest outdoor thermal pool in Reykjavik.
Tiptoe over frozen ground before sinking into the warm waters. Say hello to reindeer, horses, foxes and seals at The Family Park and Zoo. Summer months offer a play area and fair ground rides for the whole family to enjoy.
For sports enthusiasts, the city’s main sports stadium is located in Laugardalur valley. Nearby is the Laugardalsholl arena, a multi-purpose venue which presents sports events, live music, exhibitions and was host to the famous 1972 World Chess Championships.
Admire The Pearl, a landmark building with a grand hemispherical top, and browse the shops on the fourth floor. Dine in the revolving restaurant and cocktail bar which completes a full turn in two hours and offers sweeping views of Reykjavik. Hop off at The Hallgrímskirkja, the fourth tallest architectural structure in Iceland. This impressive building is visible throughout the city.
Admire the grand pipe organ with its 5275 pipes and take in spectacular views of the city and surrounding mountains from the tower. Shopaholics will delight in Kringlan Shopping Centre with its 150 shops and restaurants. Spend the evening at the multi-screened cinema or theatre which are in the vicinity. However you choose to spend your time in Reykjavik, let City Sightseeing help make discovering the city an exciting and pleasurable experience.
‘By pre booking your Hop On Hop Off Tour rather than paying the driver when you board the bus, this enables you, in the majority of destinations to ‘fast track’ boarding the tour – and avoid the queues (which are sometimes lengthy) of passengers who have not pre booked. This is important when you only have one day in your port of call. By pre-purchasing your tickets, you retain flexibility in respect of the time you wish to start and finish this great value tour’.
Your pick up point will be Stop 12 Skarfabakki Harbour, which is approximately a 70 meter walk from the port.
An administration charge has been applied to the total price of this tour.
Passengers should be advised to use bus stop 6 as an alternative. ‘By pre booking your Hop On Hop Off Tour rather than paying the driver when you board the bus, this enables you, in the majority of destinations to ‘fast track’ boarding the tour – and avoid the queues (which are sometimes lengthy) of passengers who have not pre booked. This is important when you only have one day in your port of call. By pre-purchasing your tickets, you retain flexibility in respect of the time you wish to start and finish this great value tour’.
October to April: First Tour: 09:30 — Last Tour: 16:15 Frequency: 45 Minutes — Duration: 60 Minutes
May to September: First Tour: 09:30 — Last Tour: 16:30 Frequency: 30 Minutes — Duration: 60 Minutes
Tour runs daily except 17 June, 6 August & 20 August. Due to adverse weather conditions, the tour may be disrupted.
Bus Stops:
Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre
Lækjartorg
City Hall
The Old Harbour
VíkinMaritime Museum
Whales of Iceland
National Museum
Perlan / The Pearl
BSI Bus Terminal
Hallgrim's Church
Kringlan Shopping Centre
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
Laugardalur Valley
Höfdi House
Skarfabakki Harbour
What's Included
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Bus Tour
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24 Hours hop on hop off voucher
Considerations
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Tour is free for infants under 3 years of age and do not require a ticket to take part
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash
Special Instructions
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Cruise guests will be able to board the City Sightseeing Reykjavik buses at the cruise terminal, Bus Stop 14 Skarfabakki Harbour
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This bus stop is only serviced during the summer season (May-Sept) when cruise ships are in the dock. During the winter period, guests will have to make their own way to City Sightseeing Bus Stop 1 Harpa Concert Hall
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Guests are reminded to exchange their purchased ticket for their hop-on-hop-off ticket with the City Sightseeing staff or bus driver upon boarding our buses
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Please make sure there is the Correct City Sightseeing Company applicable to your voucher when boarding on occasion, other sightseeing companies have accepted the purchased ticket and charged the customer once more
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Please make sure you only exchange your pre-purchased City Sightseeing ticket with the City Sightseeing staff in the red uniform or directly with the driver on the bus, as seen below. Other sightseeing companies have, on occasion, accepted City Sightseeing pre-purchased tickets and have then charged passengers extra!
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There are no wheelchair-accessible ramps offered on the City Sightseeing Reykjavik buses and no storage for wheelchairs. Guests will be required to navigate one step to board the lower deck of the bus. Guests are able to negotiate a number of steps to the top deck.
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Commentary Pre-recorded audio commentary is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, and Icelandic
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An administration charge of £2.00 has been applied to the total price of this tour. Paid and payable to City Sightseeing
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Winter Timetable 1st October - 30th April - service is 930am to 415pm, frequency every 45 minutes.
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Summer Timetable 1st May - 30th September- service is 830am to 530pm, frequency every 30 minutes.
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Tour duration of service is 80 minutes.
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Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for your day of touring the city
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Instructions Will Be Provided On Your Voucher.
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