09:00 - 10:3595 minTourist Attraction
National Museum of Iceland
Suðurgata 41, Reykjavík
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
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Reykjavik — Classic City Break in 3 Days
3 days18 stopsReykjavik
Starter 3-day Reykjavik itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
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Walk (under walking limit) · 15 min · 1.2 km
10:50 - 11:4555 minAttraction
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.
Walk (under walking limit) · 10 min · 740 m
11:55 - 13:3095 minAttraction
Sun Voyager
Sæbraut, 101 Reykjavík
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea.
Walk (under walking limit) · 14 min · 1.1 km
13:44 - 14:4460 minMuseum
The Settlement Exhibition
Aðalstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 230 m
14:47 - 15:2740 minMuseum
Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús
Tryggvagata 17, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures.
Walk (under walking limit) · 9 min · 710 m
15:36 - 16:2145 minMuseum
Saga Museum
Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík
Lifelike figures depict Iceland's history at this museum where visitors can don Viking costumes.
09:00 - 10:45105 minTourist Attraction
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Grandagarður 8, Reykjavík
Maritime museum in a former fish factory with historic ships & exhibits on local fishing industry.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 270 m
10:49 - 11:4960 minMuseum
Whales of Iceland
Fiskislóð 23-25, 101 Reykjavík
Educational exhibit dedicated to regional whales, with life-sized models & interactive features.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 170 m
11:52 - 13:52120 minTourist Attraction
FlyOver Iceland
Fiskislóð 43, Reykjavík
Attraction with motion seating & a wraparound screen, simulating flight over mountains & glaciers.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 230 m
13:55 - 15:0065 minMuseum
Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center
Fiskislóð 53, 101 Reykjavík
Northern Lights information center with historical exhibits, art, a theater & guided tours.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 640 m
15:08 - 15:4335 minTourist Attraction
Þúfa
5338+QF4, Norðurslóð, Reykjavík
A spiral pathway leads visitors up a small hill to this outdoor installation by artist Ólöf Norda.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 590 m
15:51 - 16:5665 minTourist Attraction
Lava Show
Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Lava Show is an Attraction in Reykjavik.
09:00 - 10:45105 minTourist Attraction
Árbær Open Air Museum
459J+77, Kistuhylur 110, Reykjavík
Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik.
Walk (under walking limit) · 17 min · 1.3 km
11:02 - 11:5250 minPark
Elliðaárdalur
4595+8QH, 109 Reykjavík, Iceland
Elliðaárdalur is a Nature in Reykjavik.
Drive (over walking limit) · 13 min · 3.6 km
12:05 - 13:3590 minNature
Reykjavík Park and Zoo
44QM+5QR, Holtavegur, 104 Reykjavík
Small zoo with a focus on Icelandic farm animals, plus children's rides such as a carousel & train.
Drive (over walking limit) · 10 min · 2.6 km
13:45 - 14:4560 minNature
Klambratún
Flókagata 24, 105 Reykjavík
Park with views of downtown offering play equipment, a disc-golf course & an art museum & cafe.
Walk (under walking limit) · 15 min · 1.1 km
15:00 - 15:3535 minAttraction
Höfði House
Félagstún 1, 105 Reykjavík
Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit.
Walk (under walking limit) · 17 min · 1.3 km
15:52 - 17:0775 minPoint Of Interest
Korak market
Skólavörðustígur 21, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Korak market is a Shopping in Reykjavik.