Reykjavik City Tours

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The summer is a great time to go whale watching from Reykjavík harbour. In the bay resides a large variety of Whales, dolphins and birds that happily enjoy the long days and bright nights of the Icelandic summer. The minke whales are cheerful and in large numbers, along with the quick and quirky white-beaked dolphins, the cute harbour porpoises and the massive humpback whales.  
We have more than 15 years experience of in guiding and operating whale-watching tours in the Faxaflói bay, so you can be certain that we love and respect the whales and the wildlife in our native bay. Our trips always bear in mind the well-being of the whales and we are also active participants in the protection and research of whales.  
All of our whale-watching tours start from our ticket office on the Ægisgarður pier at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík. You can purchase tickets there or exchange vouchers if you have booked a prepaid trip. Your whale watching guide will meet you in our Whale Watching Centre, which is located on board a big old fishing vessel that is permanently placed at the pier.  
Before or after the tour you can enjoy the onboard multimedia show that includes images, and videos and will teach you facts about the whales and marine life in Icelandic waters.  
The tour’s highlights include seeing the minke whales, humpbacks, harbour porpoises and sea birds in their native homes. If you want to see whales AND puffins, check out the Whales, Puffins & Reykjavík tour.

 REYKJAVÍK WHALE WATCHING

Explore Reykjavík's Quaint Old City Centre with a Local Guide

The tour begins punctually at the icon of Reykjavik, Hallgrímskirkja church where you will find your guide just outside by the statue of Leifur Eiríksson. Guests are encouraged to check in with the guide 5-10 minutes before the tour starts. Please note the opening hours of the church and entry fees are found on www.hallgrimskirkja.is

We will begin our trip at the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja Church at the top of the downtown hill. This is the most popular landmark in the city, and for good reason.

We then stroll through the quaint streets of Þingholt neighborhood towards the City Pond and Arnarhóll. We pass by the Parliament building, Dómkirkjan cathedral, the lake Tjörnin and the City Hall. 

We expect the walk to take 2 hrs 15 minutes and it is all downhill and easy on the foot as well as being wheelchair accessible. Throughout the tour, the guide will narrate the history of Iceland and the evolution of reykjavík as a town. We will also share with you various local stories about our food, folklore, politics and economy. The tour is run in small groups giving everyone ample time to ask questions about anything! Our guides are very experienced full-time city guides and educated in history.