FREE I 1 Day in Reykjavík, Iceland

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Hi everyone, nice to meet you all! I am Barbora and I will be your tour guide for 1 Day Trip to Reykajvík, Iceland.
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Reykjavík is the capital city of Iceland and it is located approx. 50km from the Keflavík International Airport.

For me and my boyfriend, it was an obvious stop as we wanted to see the city and absorb the culture through an authentic Icelandic atmosphere. It was the first day of our 10-day road trip around the island and you can find our tips 🔽

Let's introduce you to:

👀 Must see places

🚶‍♀️   Free walking tour tip

🤤 Food

🍻 Bars

🛍️ Shopping

✈️ Airport transfer 

📩If you would like more extensive and tailored content reach out to me on:

IG: @hungrytraveler_barb

Must see places 👀

Hallgrimskirkja
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Hallgrimskirkja in my personal opinion is the most iconic building in the city. Definitely worth visiting the church as well as its tower.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
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If not going for a concert or a talk, grab a coffee at Harpa and stroll around the building. The building is famous for its unique hexagonal facade.
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Reykjavík's City Hall
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Visit the Reykjavík's City Hall and have a look at the 3D map of Iceland with its amazing relief. Moreover, you can take a walk by the nearby lake and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Ingólfur Arnarson
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This statue is one of the top must see places, as Sr. Arnarson and his wife are considered to be the first settlers in Iceland coming from Norway.
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Ingólfur Square
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Main square with its vibrant atmosphere.
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Sun Voyager
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Since 1990 the steel ship sculpture created by Jón Gunnar Árnason has been standing by the Reykjavík's waterfront. It represents the author’s interpretation of a dreamboat and an ode to the sun.
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A bit further from city centre:

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
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This unique beach is located just a few minutes from the city center. It is a well-known project where the cold sea and hot geothermal water fuse together resulting in warmer water.
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If you are more of a history person:

National Museum of Iceland
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If you are a history lover we definitely recommend visiting the National Museum of Iceland.
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Reykjavík Maritime Museum
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Get to know more about maritime in Iceland.
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Free walking tour🚶‍♀️

It has been a while since we started exploring cities in Europe through the free walking tours.

It is truly indescribable and precious to stroll around the city with a local person. You will get to know the culture, history, habits, and customs from a very firsthand. In Reykjavík, we opted for CiytWalk.

The tour is for free but it is well-appreciated if you tip a guide based on your financial possiblities. However, a review on Tripadvisor is as well an option.

Must try!!!

Where to eat 🍽 in Reykjavík?

 We have tried their signature LeKock Cheeseburger and Chipotle Potatoes, honestly, it was sooo yummy!!!

Le KocK
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This very cozy bistro was on our To eat list even before we landed in Keflavik International Airport.
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Your visit in Reykjavík without hot dog from Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur will not be counted. 

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
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Iceland is typical for its hot dogs. They are very unique especially in this stall. Must try!!!
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Kaffivagninn
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Nice and cozy place in the old port. Fish specialties
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Sushi Social
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What a restaurant! Excellent delicious food and solid service. The sushi presentation was honestly world-class. If you are a sushi person, don't miss this restaurant!
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Fish Company
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Fish specialties.
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Grandi Mathöll
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More of a food court, where you can find different restaurants under one roof. Everybody can find sth based on their taste.
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🍻 Bars

Alcoholic beverages are significantly more expensive compared to the other countries in Europe (excluding Scandinavia of course). However, if you would love to try some local drinks, here are some places:

Íslenski barinn
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The Irishman Pub
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Lebowski Bar
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Where to buy souvenirs?

Personally, I love buying magnets as souvenirs as I have a huge collection back home, however, our souvenirs from Iceland were not only magnets but somehow more typical such as Icelandic wool products, more specifically warm sweaters and socks.

Icewear is an Icelandic brand producing wool clothing and sportswear. The stores are well-spread around the city but you can find their products in other souvenir shops as well as in other bigger cities such as Akureyri or Vík or at the attractions: e.g. Gullfoss or Geysir Area.

Icewear Magasin Austurstraeti
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How to get to the city center from  Keflavík International Airport?✈️

1) Rent a car🚗

It is a very common option if you are staying in Iceland for a longer period of time - 4 or more days.

In case you are visiting Iceland only for 1-3 days,  renting a car is still a preferred option as you can easily travel to the Golden Circle or even visit more distant places and make day trips from Reykjavík on your own.

More info about rental in my upcoming posts....coming soon!!!!

2) Get on a bus🚌

a) Take bus no.55

The bus will take you directly from the airport to Reykjavík City Hall, the ride takes about 75 minutes, price is about 4€.

Ráðhúsið
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Find the bus stop with bus no.55.
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b) Take a ride with Reykjavik Excursions:

The bus will take you directly from the airport to Reykjavík Bus Terminal (a bit further from the very center), the ride takes about 45 minutes, price is about 27€.

More info below 🔽

Bus Terminal Reykjavík
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Barbora Cintava
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