Iceland · Cycle

3-Hour Reykjavík Cycling Tour with City Landmarks and Waterfront

3 Hours Round trip from Ægissíða Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 View Hallgrímskirkja and other landmarks in Reykjavík's city center
  • 02 Cycle along Ægissíða, Reykjavík's south-facing beach
  • 03 See the Parliament Building with its classic 19th-century architecture
  • 04 Ride through Tjörnin City Lake and nearby public parks
  • 05 Pass Reykjavík's Old Harbor, departure point for whale and puffin tours

Explore Reykjavík by bicycle with a competent guide who shares information about each stop along the way. This tour takes in a range of the city's notable sights, including Reykjavík's Catholic Cathedral, the Parliament Building, Reykjavík's Old Harbor, the University of Iceland campus, and more, while letting you enjoy the city's natural beauty from the saddle.

Tjörnin City Lake: People love to feed the birds along the lakeshore.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Reykjavik
Languages English, Icelandic

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bike Through Reykjavík's Landmarks and Waterfront

The route may include, but is not limited to, the following places:

  • Reykjavík's south-facing beach - Ægissíða.

  • University of Iceland campus: It is the country's oldest and largest institution of higher education.

  • Nordic House: This is the cultural and artistic hub of Reykjavík.

  • Reykjavík's Catholic Cathedral: It is renowned for its distinctively flat top instead of a standard spire.

  • Parliament Building: It boasts classic 19th-century architecture.

  • Reykjavík's Old Harbor: It is now the main port of departure for whale and puffin-watching tours.

  • Tjörnin City Lake: People love to feed the birds along the lakeshore.

  • Outdoor sculptures: There are various outdoor artworks on display, like the Sun Voyager monument.

  • City Center: It is home to the Town Hall and Hallgrímskirkja.

  • Ride past the homes of some of Iceland's most famous personalities.

Hallgrímskirkja, The Sun Voyager, Tjörnin City Lake, Ægissíða

Where this trip takes you

Hallgrímskirkja, The Sun Voyager, Tjörnin City Lake, Ægissíða

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ægissíða 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bicycle

  • Helmet

  • Reykjavík tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

  • Items of a personal nature

What to bring

  • Dress properly for the weather.

Know before you go

  • This tour is set up as a private bike tour for 1 to 4 persons - no problem to add more people to the tour after you book. The cost for each additional person is US$ 50.
  • Duration: +/- 2.5 hours
  • Distance: 7 km (4.5 miles)
  • Groups of up to 100 people can be accommodated, with all sorts of bikes and sizes available.
  • Available all year

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, Iceland
Tour start
Ægissíða, Reykjavík, Iceland
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Ægissíða.

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