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Reykjavík walk: sagas, the old harbour and Hallgrímskirkja
Your local guide
Sigrún Jónsdóttir
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Highlights
- Harpa's glass facade, built to catch the light
- Whale-watching boats coming and going at the old harbour
- Austurvöllur square and the Parliament house
- Tjörnin pond and the city hall at its edge
- The tower view from Hallgrímskirkja
About this tour
This session walks through Reykjavik from its modern harbour to its tallest church. The camera moves from the glass facade of Harpa to the old harbour and its whale-watching boats, past Austurvöllur square and Tjörnin pond, and finishes at Hallgrímskirkja. It covers the sagas and stories tied to each stop along the way.
After a sound check, the walk moves through the city centre in the order above, with the guide taking questions between stops rather than only at the end. A short list of the buildings and their history goes out once the call closes.
This suits anyone planning a first visit to Reykjavik and wanting an overview of its centre before arriving. It also suits anyone who already knows the city and wants a guided version of a walk they have done alone.
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 10 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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Harpa concert hall 21 min
The camera takes in Harpa's glass facade on the harbour, its coloured panels catching the light differently depending on the hour, since the building was designed around exactly that effect.
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The old harbour 21 min
At the old harbour, the camera follows the whale-watching boats coming and going, and the guide explains what the harbour looked like before tourism became part of its daily traffic.
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Austurvöllur and Tjörnin 21 min
The camera passes the Parliament house on Austurvöllur square, then reaches Tjörnin pond and the city hall built right at its edge, where locals feed the birds on their way through.
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Hallgrímskirkja 21 min
The walk ends at Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland's tallest church, and the camera climbs the tower for a final wide view over the city before the call wraps up.
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Your questions 18 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 8 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Skyr and Old Harbour, 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 12 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 Old Harbour and Laugavegur 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 Reykjavik live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
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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