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Hallgrimskirkja
Church
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.
4.60 (21.8K reviews)
2
Perlan
Natural history museum
Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar.
4.50 (8.7K reviews)
3
Sun Voyager
Sculpture
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea.
4.50 (8.3K reviews)
5
FlyOver Iceland
Tourist attraction
Attraction with motion seating & a wraparound screen, simulating flight over mountains & glaciers.
4.80 (3.1K reviews)
6
National Museum of Iceland
National museum
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
4.50 (3.1K reviews)
7
Arctic Adventures - Iceland Tours
Tour operator
👍👍 We’ve used this tour company twice now (2018 and 2022) and can’t recommend them enough. Our tour guide, Gunnarr, was phenomenal. He was so wonderful, patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. He showed us places that had a special meaning to him, which made the tour all the more meaningful and intimate....
4.50 (2.6K reviews)
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Whales of Iceland
Museum
Educational exhibit dedicated to regional whales, with life-sized models & interactive features.
4.20 (2.4K reviews)
9
Old Iceland
Icelandic restaurant
Laid-back, family-run eatery offering traditional dishes from locally sourced produce.
$$$ $
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
10
Kolaportið
Flea market
Large indoor bazaar with vendors selling new & used items, plus traditional Icelandic food.
3.90 (1.8K reviews)
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Rainbow Street
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Absolutely lovely road to explore. The road is only open to pedestrians, and a section appeared to have been recently re-painted when we were there. Another road section had a variety of flags incorporated to the rainbow. Loved it! A beautiful sit to see in Reykjavik.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
13
Saga Museum
History museum
Lifelike figures depict Iceland's history at this museum where visitors can don Viking costumes.
4.20 (1.6K reviews)
14
Lava Show
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This show is a MUST! I had a friend see their show in Vik and highly recommended it. When I got to Iceland I saw they’ve expanded to a Reykjavik location so we went to see the show there instead and it was so wonderful! Incredibly educational and entertaining. I never thought I’d be so close to real...
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
15
Höfði House
Historical landmark
Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit.
4.30 (1.1K reviews)
16
Ingólfur Square
Park
Cozy square surrounded by shops & eateries, with community gatherings & a winter holiday ice rink.
4.50 (1K reviews)
17
Omnom Chocolate Ice Cream Shop
Ice cream shop
👍👍 Wow, when coming to Iceland I was recommended by a few locals that the ice cream is some of the best in the world. Well let me tell you they are not wrong. Unbelievable soft serve with loads of unique topping combinations. Outstanding, you have to visit here if you are visiting Reykjavik.
4.60 (945 reviews)
18
Árbær Open Air Museum
Museum
Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik.
4.60 (905 reviews)
19
Reykjavík Park and Zoo
Zoo
Small zoo with a focus on Icelandic farm animals, plus children's rides such as a carousel & train.
4.10 (889 reviews)
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Reykjavík Maritime Museum
History museum
Maritime museum in a former fish factory with historic ships & exhibits on local fishing industry.
4.30 (860 reviews)