Reykjavik Must See Places
Reykjavik Must See Places
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This guide will include a full list of places to see, activities to do, places to eat & drink near Reykjavik, Iceland.
Here are some of the things included:
- Places to see (in the city & with some driving)
- Activities
- Tours (tours that go through many of the places listed)
- Food & Cafe options
- Bars
- BONUS: Speakeasy bar
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Reykjavik
Hallgrimskirkja
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A Lutheran church, and is the tallest church in Iceland at 74.5 metres (244 ft) tall. You can go up the tower with a ticket
Open: 9am-8pm
Price: Free / 1400 ISK to visit the tower (tickets bought at the shop)
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Rainbow Street
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Photo spot at the bottom/middle portion of the rainbow. Go early (I went around 7am) to capture a photo without the crowds.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
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Sun Voyager
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Sculpture & Shore Walk
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Tjörnin
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Grótta Island Lighthouse
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Mother Nature
Golden Circle Spots
Hveragerði
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Gullfoss Falls
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Strokkur Geyser
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Thingvellir National Park
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Southern Iceland Spots
Hvolsvöllur
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Skógafoss
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Reynisfjara Beach
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Seljalandsfoss
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Activities:
Blue Lagoon
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Best to plan to visit here right after landing or right before leaving from the airport. It’s only a few minutes away.
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Sky Lagoon
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Tours:
Golden Circle tour
South of Iceland Tour
Northern Lights Tour
Eats/Cafe
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
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Café Loki
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Café Babalú
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Sandholt
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Brauð & Co
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Bars
Jungle Cocktail Bar
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Einstök Bar
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Drykk Bar
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Speakeasy Bar
ÓX + Amma Don
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The speakeasy bar "Amma Don".. the entrance is a discrete door where you need to buzz the bell to get in.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mona | Monagram Moments
👋🏻 Hi I'm Mona from Monagram Moments!
✈️ I am a full-time healthcare worker in NYC, and a part-time world traveler with an excitement for adventure, food, and beautiful destinations/views.
🧳 I love traveling solo, with friends or a partner, so I have various options for travel itinerary. ☕️ My love for food & cute cafes will guide you to the best food spots. My eye for & in-depth research for beautiful destinations will make sure you are going to breath-taking & photo worthy spots (i love photography, so you know you'll get the best spots) 📸. And my love for spontaneous adventure will make sure you have some fun activities throughout your travels.🛶
✨ I post on my Instagram (@monagram.moments) various travel recommendations, things to do in NYC, and hidden gems all across the globe. Follow me there for some vlogs as well :)
If you'd like to connect, feel free to DM me there,
Happy Traveling :D
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