Viðey Island Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Viðey Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

• Whale-Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

• Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik

• Reykjavik City Card 48 Hours

• Northern Lights Yacht Cruise

While it’s technically free to visit Viðey Island, it’s only accessible by ferry. Return ferry tickets from Skarfabakki or Old Harbour cost 2,400 kronur for adults, 1,200 kronur for children aged 7–17, and 2,160 kronur for students, seniors, and travelers with disabilities. Children aged 6 and under travel for free.

Viðey Island is best known as the location of Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower, which the artist created in honor of her late husband John Lennon, and is lit up from October to January. The island is also a popular destination for its natural beauty; you can stroll along peaceful nature trails and enjoy views of the surrounding sea and across to Reykjavik.

Yes, Viðey Island is suitable for families and kids. Travelers with young children will find easy walking trails, open spaces to play, and the striking Imagine Peace Tower. The island’s peaceful setting makes it an enjoyable outdoor destination for visitors of all ages.

Yes, there are dining options on Viðey Island, but they are fairly limited. You can grab light refreshments at the Viðeyjarstofa Bistro, which is open every day during the summer but only on weekends in the winter. Alternatively, bring a packed meal to enjoy in scenic surroundings at the island’s picnic areas.

Most travelers spend around 2–3 hours exploring Viðey Island. Although it measures less than 1 square mile (2.5 square kilometers), there’s plenty to see. Within three hours, you can explore the island’s trails, visit the Imagine Peace Tower, and enjoy a picnic. If you want to spend time bird-watching, consider staying until the last ferry of the day.