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City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour

Reykjavik, Iceland
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Reykjavik by City Sightseeing bus, and explore the Icelandic capital on a hop-on hop-off tour. Your voucher is valid for 24 or 48 hours, so use it to ride around Reykjavik and visit the attractions that interest you most. Hop off to visit Laugardalur Valley, Harpa Concert Hall and more, or stay on board for a full loop and listen to the audio commentary to learn about the city.
  • Set your own itinerary and explore Reykjavik at your own pace
  • Full commentary provided as you see the city's top attractions
  • Hop on and off at 16 stops around the city
  • Sightseeing pass valid for 24 or 48 hours from time of first use

What's Included

  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 or 48 hours
  • Multilingual audio commentary in 8 languages + headphones.
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

Departure Point

  • You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Ticket Redemption Point

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Itinerary

Hop aboard your City Sightseeing bus at any of the 16 stops around Reykjavik, and show your voucher to the driver. How long you stay on board the bus is up to you; your voucher is valid for 24 or 48 hours (depending on the option chosen), allowing you to hop on and off the bus wherever and whenever you like.

If you wish, stay on board for the full loop and admire landmarks like Harpa Concert Hall and Reykjavik City Hall from your double-decker bus. Or why not hop off at Laugardalur Valley to visit thermal pools and the spa? Other attractions that line the route include the National Gallery of Iceland and the Whales of Iceland exhibition—a treat for all the family.

Entrance fees to attractions are at your own expense. You are also welcome to stay on board to learn about the sights. Audio commentary is provided while you ride. Read the Itinerary for a full list of sights and stops.
Red Route

16 Stops

13 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Operating Schedule: Winter Timetable (1st October - 30th April): First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:15pm. Tour duration: 80 minutes. Frequency: every 45 minutes. Summer Timetable (1st May - 30th September): First departure from Stop 1 at 8:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:30pm. Tour duration: 80 minutes. Frequency: every 30 minutes

1

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2

Old Harbour Souvenirs

3

Reykjavík Maritime Museum

4

Whales of Iceland

5

National Museum of Iceland

6

Lækjargata

7

Laugavegur

8

Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir

9

Hallgrimskirkja

10

BSÍ

11

Perlan

12

Marc O'Polo

13

Hilton Reykjavik Nordica

14

Laugardalur

15

Skarfabakki Harbour

16

Félagstún 1

Points of interest passed by on this route

Hallgrimskirkja

Perlan

National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)

Laugardalur Park

National Museum of Iceland

Sun Voyager

Reykjavik Maritime Museum

City Sightseeing Reykjavik

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Reykjavik City Hall

Hofdi House

Kringlan Mall

Whales of Iceland

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour operates all year round, except for 17th June, 6th & 20th August, 24th & 31st December.
  • Winter Timetable (1st October - 30th April): First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:15pm. Tour duration: 80 minutes. Frequency: every 45 minutes
  • Summer Timetable (1st May - 30th September): First departure from Stop 1 at 8:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:30pm. Tour duration: 80 minutes. Frequency: every 30 minutes
  • Mobile and Paper Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the tour stops along the route, with the first being the hop-on hop-off bus stop at Harpa Concert Hall
  • With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
  • Please note Stop 10 is closed. You can catch the bus at stop 9, a short distance away

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

3.2
based on 839 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good tour; missing some interesting information

MissS_T, Feb 2026
The commentary was too brief & failed to inform travellers of enough details about quite a few of the highlights on the tour. In a few cases the recording didn't even play, particularly late afternoon

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience with City Sightseeing Reykjavik. We’re sorry to hear that the audio commentary did not meet your expectations and that some recordings did not play, especially later in the afternoon. This is certainly not the standard we aim to provide. Your comments regarding the commentary being too brief and missing details about some key Reykjavik highlights are very valuable, and we will share them with our local team so improvements can be made to enhance the overall hop-on hop-off sightseeing experience. Reykjavik has a rich history and unique landmarks, and we want our guided commentary to reflect that fully for all travelers. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and offer a more complete and enjoyable tour of Reykjavik, Iceland in the future.

Iceland Hop on Hop off bus

terrelda_g, Jan 2026
Very nice way to see all the sites! The hop on-hop off bus makes it easy to get around especially in Iceland. Loved it

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed seeing all the sights in Reykjavík and found our hop-on hop-off service convenient. It’s great to know you had a memorable experience exploring Iceland with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure with City Sightseeing Reykjavík! Kind regards, City Sightseeing Team

Bad experience

Giovanna_T, Dec 2025
We didn’t actually use these tickets as we were never able to find the stops or understand the way to use the vouchers. We tried communicating with the tour operators several times during this day but they never responded until after our tour date had ended. Overall bad experience, the only bad experience we have had here in Iceland. Love the country and will be back but would not recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Customer, We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our service in Reykjavik. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the stops and vouchers, as well as the delayed communication from our operators. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we completely understand your frustration. Your feedback is extremely valuable and will help us improve our processes and ensure better support for our guests in the future. We hope that despite this experience, you were still able to enjoy your time in Iceland and we would love the opportunity to provide you with a better experience should you return.

Relaxing ride

Gerald_D, Nov 2025
Very nice sight seeing excursion for the city. It takes a little over an hour and you have an opertunity to get off at any of the 16 stops. Audio is available while on the bus in different languages.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sightseeing excursion in Reykjavík and appreciated the opportunity to hop off at the various stops. It’s also great to know that the audio commentary in different languages added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back on another City Sightseeing tour soon! Best regards, The City Sightseeing Team

Bus was clean. Covered...

Caren_A, Nov 2025
Bus was clean. Covered the city well. Commentary was minimal. Lots of time with either just music or no commentary. Would have preferred more history and/or background information.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi Caren, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the bus clean and enjoyed the coverage of the city. We also appreciate your comments regarding the commentary and understand that more historical and background information would have enhanced your experience. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team as we continuously work to improve our tours. We hope to welcome you back to City Sightseeing Reykjavik in the future for an even more informative experience! Kind regards, City Sightseeing Reykjavik Team

Good tour and a solid value

David_T, Nov 2025
A nice tour, with a very clean bus and good sound system. The driver was very helpful if you needed more information. What more could you ask for?

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much David! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the cleanliness of the bus, the sound system, and the helpfulness of our driver. Your kind words mean a lot to our team! We hope to welcome you back soon for another City Sightseeing experience in Reykjavík.

As with most things in...

Walter_H, Nov 2025
As with most things in Iceland it’s the cost of things to do. However it’s a good way of seeing the city and the in house information is very useful. The bus visit all the sites and helps with deciding where to go in the future. If you haven’t done any research where to go this bus is useful

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear customer, We appreciate your thoughtful feedback. It’s great to hear that the bus provided both comfort and useful information, making it easier to discover the city without prior research. We’re pleased our routes helped you identify places worth revisiting. Best regards, City Sightseeing Customer Care

Don’t waste your money

Cynthia_D, Oct 2025
Don’t waste your money. Every bus that we took, the audio was inoperable so learning about Reykjavík was impossible. We even had one driver drive away as we were walking towards the back of the bus, which I can’t imagine he didn’t see us so all in all, it wasn’t a worthwhile experience.

Stole my money

Geraldeve_L, Oct 2025
CROziKS!!!!!!! THIEVES!!!!!!! Sold me a 24 pass that didn't work after 3pm. I'm reporting them to my bank.

Tour ends early

Shellany_R, Oct 2025
We’ve done City Sightseeing tours all over the world. This is the only one where it just wasn’t practical. We booked two days and on both days, by 3:30, the drivers told us they were on their last rotation and couldn’t take us back to our originating stop. It was 3:30 on a Saturday! Lol I thought the hours would be a little extended on the weekend. And maybe there is a good reason for the limited hours…but because I don’t know what that reason is they get 1 star.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hello Shelan, Thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience in Reykjavik. We understand how frustrating it must have been to find that the bus service ended earlier than expected, especially on a weekend. Operating hours can sometimes be limited due to local regulations, traffic, or operational constraints, but we understand that clear communication about this is essential, and we appreciate you highlighting this issue. We hope you’ll consider giving City Sightseeing another chance in the future, as we strive to provide a smooth experience in all our cities.

Post a sign.

Carlyn_F, Oct 2025
The audio did t work, so we had no idea what or where we were but the maps were helpful. Add a sign to push the bell when to stop at the next stop. Not everyone knows thiis and it seems to irritate drivers when they miss a stop… even though we said that was the stop. You have to push the button. Need signs.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Carlyn, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the audio system didn’t work during your City Sightseeing tour in Reykjavík, and we understand how frustrating that must have been. We appreciate your suggestion about adding clear signage for using the stop button—it’s a very helpful idea, and we’ll share it with our local team to improve the experience for future guests. 🚌

Our driver was not at all...

Robyn_T, Oct 2025
Our driver was not at all friendly. He did not speak upon us boarding the bus. Just looked at our ticket and handed it back. His driving was a lil scary at times. The sites were great to see all at once.

Terrible experience

Kim_W, Oct 2025
Not good. The audio was awful and we could not hear anything. It was crackly. Would not recommend this tour. We are requesting a refund

Great way to acclimate to a new city

Sara_B, Oct 2025
I love taking a Hop On Hop Off tour the first day I visit a new city. Traveling from the US to Reykjavik it helped me get a sense of the city and visit some sites while I was pretty tired from a long day of travel. The narration was recorded and available in several languages so it was easy to understand what was being shared.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Customer, We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us. We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing! Best regards, Quality Department

very disappointed !

Suzan_M, Oct 2025
the driver did not speak when I asked him several questions upon entering the bus .. he never looked up from his phone .. I asked if he spoke English and he nodded yes .. the earpiece kept cutting in and out and I missed many important facts in the bus tour .. I tried several different seats .. all the same .. I would not recommend this tour !

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Customer, We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us. We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing! Best regards, Quality Department

It wasn’t that great. The...

Charisse_B, Sep 2025
It wasn’t that great. The seats on the bus are like sitting on wood benches. There were around 10 of us sitting on the top and the heater was on full blast, we were roasting. Someone asked for the heat to be turned off, it wasn’t. Really not worth it as it didn’t stop at any attractions we wanted so we still walked A LOT. It was a disappointment.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Customer, We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how uncomfortable it must have been to deal with the seating and excessive heat on the top deck. We apologize for not addressing the request to turn off the heater, and we will be sure to review our onboard conditions to ensure a more comfortable environment for all passengers in the future. We also regret that the tour did not stop at the attractions you were hoping to visit, and we apologize for the disappointment this caused. We are committed to providing a well-rounded experience that covers all key sights, and we will work to improve the tour route to better meet the needs of our guests. Thank you for your valuable feedback. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide a more enjoyable experience in the future. Best regards, Quality Department

Not very good

Maria_D, Sep 2025
Very short not much to see And very pricy. There wasn't much to see on the stops be prepared for a very expensive extremely expensive Iceland

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations and that you found it expensive. Your comments are valuable and will be shared with our local team to help improve the experience and ensure clearer information about the stops and pricing for future passengers. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, Quality Department City Sightseeing

Know what to expect.

Judith_C, Sep 2025
Know what you are getting. The info is somewhat misleading. The bus ticket is good for 24 hours, but the bus only runs from 9:30 to 17:30. Most places on the stops close at 17:00. We suggest getting on the bus and making a full round to hear the prerecorded information. Then decide where to hop off. You will not be able to hop on and off more than a few times each 24 hours. Also the buses only come every 45 min. So you may have a long wait. We did discover a QR code where you could see bus locations. But it does not say how long they will be at any stop. It is reasonable overview of the city.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed an overview of the city, but we are sorry for any confusion regarding bus schedules, stop times, and hop-on hop-off opportunities. Your comments are valuable and will be shared with our local team to improve communication and provide a clearer experience for future passengers. We hope to welcome you again for a smoother and fully enjoyable tour. Best regards, Quality Department City Sightseeing

Disaster, buses do not run half houly, more like hourly

Anne_R, Sep 2025
Disappointing, had to wait 1 hour and 15 minutes fo a bus with no reason given. Would not recommend it.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about the long wait you experienced and the lack of communication regarding the delay. Your comments are valuable and will be shared with our local team to help improve scheduling and customer communication. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Best regards, Quality Department City Sightseeing

Mixed experience

ANNE_K, Sep 2025
Plenty of buses arrived in the morning, Buses were running approximately every 15 minutes. In the afternoon, buses were running every 45 minutes, making planning stops difficult. Maintenance is needed to remove earphone adapters that are broken off in several jacks on all 4 busses I used. . Mush of the audio was clear and interesting.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are glad to hear that you found much of the audio clear and interesting. We apologize for the issues with bus frequency in the afternoon and the broken earphone adapters, and we will share your comments with our local team to improve maintenance and scheduling. We hope to welcome you again soon for a smoother and fully enjoyable experience. Best regards, Quality Department City Sightseeing

Not worth it.

Nora_T, Sep 2025
The wait time for buses are too far apart… we would not waste our money again. Much better just to use the city buses.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Customer, We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us. We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing! Best regards, Quality Department

Easy Hop on Hop Off

Irene_A, Sep 2025
Easy, stress free. Hop on Hop Off. Big double decker red bus. Several stops in great locations. The audio plugs werent all working but a good selection of languages available

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Customer, We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us. We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing! Best regards, Quality Department

A great way to see the city

tmhaler, Aug 2025
There aren't that many stops, and we had to wait a bit for the next bus to show up. My earbuds crackled a lot but that was ok because I was enjoying the sights as we drove. We did the 24 hour and really didn't get to use it much because we had a whale watching expedition in the morning. But we got where we wanted to go and saw what we wanted to see. We love taking HOHO buses when we first get to a city we've never been to. It's a great way to see the city. The map provided proved to be helpful when walking around, too.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the sights and found the map helpful during your visit. We appreciate your feedback about the number of stops and the wait times, as well as the issue with the earbuds—this helps us improve our service. It sounds like you had an amazing day with your whale watching expedition too! We hope to welcome you back on another city adventure soon.

Not worth the time and expense.

Gary_E, Aug 2025
Do not really see or learn that much from this Hop on Hop off bus. Waited at 1 stop (Stop #4) only to watch the bus go directly past us without even slowing down much less stopping for the 4 of us waiting. Generally use City Sightseeing HOHO buses in most cities we visit to gain an overview of the area and its attractions. This one is the worst of the bunch.

An inexpensive way to get the lay of the land around Reykjavik

Chris_M, Aug 2025
I arrived in Reykjavik 30 hours in advance of a Quark polar expedition into Greenland’s west coast, and immediately upon checking into my hotel I sought out the City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Well with my price range, I figured it would be a great way to see the highs and lows of Reykjavik. I bought my ticket online through Viator, and the process of boarding was without a hitch. First stop – the big church on the hill, was crowded with tourists, and I was very glad to remain on board. This actually was close to the end of the tour, as we shortly headed for BSI, the main bus terminal which to me seemed like the logical ending and starting place for an on-off tour. From there we headed high up into the city, on winding and steep roads that spoke directly to the way Reykjavik was founded. The views were stunning, and we got to see local neighborhoods in between the marquee kinds of attractions – like Perlan, the Pearl. I stayed on the bus for its entire cycle, getting a sense of direction and development. But after passing Perlan and hearing about its purpose and functions, I knew I would be spending my afternoon there. All things considered, this was a great way to see the big picture of Reykjavík, and also explore one particular attraction. Once I completed my tour of Perlan, I waited about 10 minutes for the bus to take me back near to my hotel. Seamless, without problems, and very enjoyable.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Chris, Thank you for sharing such a detailed review of your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Reykjavik and that the tour helped you get a clear sense of the city’s layout and highlights. It’s great to know that you found the boarding process seamless and that you were able to enjoy both the full route and a visit to Perlan. Your feedback is much appreciated, and we hope to welcome you on board again on a future visit to Reykjavik.

City Sightseeing - NOT!!

Celine_M, Aug 2025
Really angry with City Sightseeing Reykjavik. I had booked a 48 hour ticket and about a week ago they messaged me to say they could not do the second day because of the road closures due to Culture Night. So I changed to a 24-hour ticket. They then contacted me 2 days ago to say they were cancelling that one too! Culture Night has been in existence for years so there is no excuse for this abysmal customer service. They should have cancelled these dates months ago.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Celine, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is very valuable, and we will review this situation with our team to ensure better planning and communication in the future. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

Hop On Bus Reykjavik

Judy_B, Aug 2025
The bus was so crowded we were afraid to get off and lose our seat. Many people were left standing on the sidewalks because of no place to sit. We had to ask for headphones and then the connection did not work so we got no information.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Judy, We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. At City Sightseeing, our mission is to ensure that every passenger enjoys a comfortable and pleasant sightseeing experience. We regret any inconvenience you may have faced during your tour. Your feedback is crucial as it helps us to continually improve our services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all our passengers have a satisfactory experience while exploring the city. We look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back on board in the future, where you can experience the improvements we have made based on your suggestions. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing and for providing your valuable feedback. Best regards, Quality Department

Pleasant experience

Mary_C, Aug 2025
The coach was on time. Audio was very good. Easy to access. Overall good experience. Nice overview of Reykjavik.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Customer, We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us. We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing! Best regards, Quality Department

Poorly managed Hop on Hop off this city

duane_b, Aug 2025
Long waits, we had to wait 45 to 60 minutes at first stop so decided not to get off and heard similar stories from other passengers. Disorganized getting tickets which is only on board. No signs at some stops or any employees for information. Was a good way to get an overview of some of the city if not a great experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Customer, We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. At City Sightseeing, our mission is to ensure that every passenger enjoys a comfortable and pleasant sightseeing experience. We regret any inconvenience you may have faced during your tour. Your feedback is crucial as it helps us to continually improve our services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all our passengers have a satisfactory experience while exploring the city. We look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back on board in the future, where you can experience the improvements we have made based on your suggestions. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing and for providing your valuable feedback. Best regards, Quality Department

The way to get around

Derek_N, Aug 2025
Wonderful way to get around the city. It got us conveniently to all the key sites and gave us time to explore.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Customer, We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us. We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing! Best regards, Quality Department

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