Reykjavik Tours & Activities

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Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is the world’s northernmost capital and one of the most significant tourist destinations. The city is considered to be the first permanent settlement in Iceland with the history of its establishment dating back to the AD 874. There was no urban development in the city till the 19th century but the city grew steadily over the next few decades, and transformed into a regional and then a national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. The city has various attractions that take you on a ride that leaves you craving more of Iceland. Some of the best tours in Reykjavik include the Golden Circle tour that loops from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. It is the area that contains most tours and travel-related activities in Iceland with primary stops including Þingvellir National Park, the Gullfoss waterfall, and the geothermal area in Haukadalur. One can detox at the spa and take a dip in the boiling hot waters of the several geothermal pools like The Blue Lagoon.

One of the major tourist activities gives you an opportunity to get up close and personal with nature while taking a whale watching or a bird watching tour. The city offers outstanding shopping opportunities on the main streets of Laugavegur, Austurstraeti, Laekjargata and Skolavordustigur, located in the centre of Reykjavik and on the weekend flea market of Kolaportid to buy a hand-knitted wool sweater and other interesting articles for sale. Reykjavik also has a vibrant nightlife with over 100 bars and clubs to choose from. The city hosts Iceland Airwaves music festival every year in October and the arrival of the new year is a particular cause for celebration with firework displays lighting up the city. Saving the best for the last, the city is one of the best places in the world to experience the magical northern lights, an experience so surreal it is surely going to stay with you forever. Get new Reykjavik tours for planning your vacations - Reykjavik walking tours, whale watching tours in Reykjavik, Reykjavik best puffins tours, best northern lights tours in Reykjavik, Reykjavik excursions blue lagoon, golden circle and many more are there.