Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing by Bus - 48 Hours
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Port
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$48.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Start your hop on hop off adventure around Reykjavík when you join the bus just outside the port. Appreciate the breeze from the open air as you make your way around this interesting city.
Stop off at the Old Harbour, a real cultural hot spot. Full of an explosion of colours, each building has a unique character, and there are plenty of boat tours to choose from. For an exciting taste of history and archaeology, visit Reykjavik City Museum and enjoy a high-tech, interactive multi-media experience, which will delight all the family. Technology meets history here as the museum's exhibition is centred round the excavation of a Viking longhouse dating from the 10th century.
Hop off at Laekjargata and see some of the oldest houses in Iceland, a street that fully reflects this city's culture. Visit the Laugardalur Valley, also known as the Hot Spring Valley. Here you'll be able to swim in the outdoor heated pools, no matter what the weather conditions are like. The zoo and botanical garden is nearby too, a great day trip out for all the family.
A stop at the Pearl is not to be missed - a remarkable building constructed in 1988. It is entirely unique, not only in Iceland but perhaps in the whole world. Comprised of a glass dome perched atop huge hot water tanks, the Pearl affords great views of the capital area and beyond.
Then, head to the University District. Visit the National Museum to get a sense of Iceland's past, present and future. Reopened after extensive refurbishment, the museum now houses fresh, dynamic exhibits.
Your tour also offers a panoramic city drive, passing such landmarks as the New Harpa Concert Hall and the Hofdi House - venue of the 1986 meeting between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev that ended the Cold War.
Notes:
This ticket is valid for up to 48 hours.
Guests who wish to stay in town to shop or explore on their own are welcome to do so, but must return to the ship on their own. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. Suitable for guests with mobility limitations with a companion to assist. It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing in order to fully enjoy and participate in this excursion. Outer layer should be waterproof and windproof. Bring gloves, a warm hat and a scarf. Wear comfortable non-skid walking shoes.