Harpa Tours and Tickets

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

• Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

• Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk

• Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

• Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík

• Helicopter Tour with Mountain Summit Landing from Reykjavik

While it’s free to enter Harpa Concert Hall’s interior lobby and explore the public spaces, you must be on a guided tour or have a ticket for a performance to see the performance halls. Official guided tours typically start from US$35 for adults, with discounts available for students and seniors. To see more of Reykjavik, including Harpa, guided walking tours with a local expert start from around US$50 per person.

Yes, Harpa is worth visiting. The Reykjavik concert hall is a fixture of the city's cultural scene, known for its distinct geometric glass facade on the harbor's edge. Open since 2011, the building is now home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera. Entry is free, and the interior lobby is a great place to start; however, a guided tour is the best way to experience the scope and scale of Eldborg Hall, Harpa's main concert hall. City walking tours and scenic cruises that include Harpa are a convenient way to see the landmark alongside other Reykjavik highlights.

Per one customer who booked the Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk, "Highly recommend this tour. Experienced guide, covers a lot of history and very helpful information to begin your wonderful Iceland experience."

Harpa is a concert hall, conference center, and architectural landmark in the heart of Reykjavik on the city's waterfront. Harpa is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Icelandic Opera, and Reykjavík Big Band and houses several restaurants and gift stores.

Harpa was designed by world-renowned Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson in collaboration with the Danish architectural firm, Henning Larsen Architects. The building is noted for its glass façade with hexagon panels that reflect light and numerous public artworks scattered in and around the building.

Harpa offers a variety of events, including pop, rock, and classical concerts and exhibitions. Cultural performances by Icelandic and international musicians and artists have included Björk, Sigur Rós, and Tony Bennett. The building also hosts conferences, talks, and comedy shows.

No, there is no entrance fee to visit Harpa (Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre) and wander around the building’s public spaces. However, there are usually admission fees for specific events or performances. Harpa typically offers daily guided tours that take you beyond the public areas—for these, there is a fee.

Yes, Harpa (Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre) is illuminated at night with a light display designed by Olafur Eliasson. Each of the building’s windows has an LED light, so Harpa shimmers in multi-colored hues after dark, making this the best time to see it.

Harpa (Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre) opened to the public on May 4, 2011. The opening was celebrated with a concert by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, which was broadcast live on RÚV, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service. Construction of Harpa began in 2007 but the 2008 Icelandic financial crisis delayed its completion to 2011.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Harpa. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Reykjavik:

• Blue Lagoon

• Thingvellir National Park

• Gullfoss

• Vatnajokull National Park

• Skógafoss

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Reykjavik.