Reykjavik Tourist Bus

The Reykjavik Tourist Bus is a way to explore the Icelandic capital at your own pace. Hop on and off at any of its 15 stops to discover the city's iconic monuments.

Reykjavik Tourist Bus Route & Stops

The City Sightseeing bus route covers Reykjavik's important places of interest. The full circuit takes 60 minutes, but you can hop on and off at any of the 15 stops, personalizing your trip. The bus features recorded commentary in English about the landmarks you pass.

Some notable stops along the route include the Harpa Concert Hall, Hallgrímskirkja church, and Laugardalur Valley, a public park with geothermal pools.

The Reykjavik Tourist Bus stops include:

Harpa Concert Hall & Conference CentreLækjartorg SquareReykjavik City HallThe Old HarbourReykjavik Maritime Museum“Whales of Iceland” ExhibitionNational MuseumPerlan ObservatoryBSI Bus TerminalKringlan Shopping CentreHilton Reykjavik NordicaLaugardalur Hot Spring ValleyHöfði HouseSkarfabakki Harbour

How does it work?

Your ticket will be valid for 24 hours from the time of first use. You can hop on and off the bus as many times as you'd like at any stops, allowing for exploration of Reykjavik's landmarks at your own pace.

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 on 17 June, 6 and 20 August.

Important information

When booking, you will be asked to select a start day; the service can be used within 3 months from this date.After booking, a voucher will be sent to you, which must be printed and presented on the first bus.Note: Stop 9 is temporarily out of service.