Photos: Bernd Thaller from Graz, Austria, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Izsonzo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Michal Gorski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo credits
Photos: Bernd Thaller from Graz, Austria, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Izsonzo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Michal Gorski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Grótta lighthouse at the tip of Seltjarnarnes
Your local guide
Einar Björnsson
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Highlights
- A causeway that floods at high tide
- A small lighthouse at the peninsula's tip
- Bird colonies through the breeding season
- Open coastline away from the centre
- A tide-timed walk on the edge of the city
About this tour
This session follows a tidal causeway out to a small lighthouse at the very tip of the peninsula, timed around the tide that cuts the point off from the mainland for part of each day. You see the causeway, the lighthouse itself, and the birdlife that depends on the surrounding shoreline. It stays outdoors throughout, moving at a relaxed pace along flat, open ground.
After a short sound check at the start of the causeway, I walk out stop by stop, explaining the tide and the wildlife as we go. I answer questions live as they come and send a short note afterwards on the best tide times for anyone who wants to visit themselves.
It suits anyone who enjoys coastal nature and quiet open spaces, and anyone curious about how a tide can reshape a landscape twice a day.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Reykjavik before heading out.
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The tidal causeway to Grótta 21 min
The camera follows the sandy causeway to the lighthouse, and I explain how it floods at high tide, cutting the point off from the mainland for a few hours each day.
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Grótta lighthouse 21 min
You see the small white lighthouse up close, and I point out the bird colonies that nest around the point during the breeding season.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Reykjavik: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Skyr and 101 Reykjavik, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Reykjavik time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Reykjavik, showing you The tidal causeway to Grótta and Grótta lighthouse live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Grótta live with my phone.
Times shown in Reykjavik time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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