Reykjavik Tourist Bus
Reykjavik Tourist Bus Route & Stops
The City Sightseeing bus route covers Reykjavik's most important places of interest. The full circuit takes 60 minutes, but you can hop on and hop off at any of the 15 stops along the way, personalising your trip. Throughout the bus journeys, you'll enjoy recorded commentary in English about the landmarks you pass, keeping you informed and entertained.
Some of the most interesting stops along the route are the Harpa, a contemporary glass building home to the city concert hall; the striking Hallgrímskirkja church and Laugardalur Valley, a public park with open-air geothermal pools where you can swim all year round.
The Reykjavik Tourist Bus makes the following stops:
- Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre
- Lækjartorg Square
- Reykjavik City Hall
- The Old Harbour
- Reykjavik Maritime Museum
- “Whales of Iceland” Exhibition
- National Museum
- Perlan Observatory
- BSI Bus Terminal
- Kringlan Shopping Centre
- Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
- Laugardalur Hot Spring Valley
- Höfði House
- Skarfabakki Harbour
Discover the different bus routes and stops and plan your trip via the following link:
How does it work?
Your ticket will be valid for 24 hours from the time of first use. So, for example, if you first use your ticket on a Monday at 3 pm, it will be valid until the Tuesday at 3 pm.
During this time, you can hop on and hop off the bus as many times as you'd like, at any of the stops, allowing you to explore Reykjavik's most important landmarks at your own pace, and tailor your itinerary to your own tastes.
Operating times
- From October to April, the Reykjavik Tourist Bus operates between 9:30 am and 4:15 pm, with departures every 45 minutes.
- From May to September, departures are every 30 minutes between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm.
- The buses run daily, except for the 17 June, 6 and 20 August, when the service does not operate. The complete route takes one hour.
Important information
- Although when you book you'll be asked to select a start day, you can start using the service within 3 months from the selected date.
- After making your reservation, you'll be sent a voucher which you must print and present on the first bus that you take.
- Please note: stop 9 is temporarily out of service.
More Information
Duration
1 - 2d.
Language
The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.
Included
Unlimited travel on Reykjavik City Sightseeing buses for 24 hours.
Headphones for each person.
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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City Sightseeing Eur
Corporate name: City Sightseeing Ltd
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
