Saga Museum - Entrance ticket

Reykjavik, Iceland

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5+ bookings last month.

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Saga Museum in Reykjavik is the place where key moments in Icelandic history are brought to life—a must-stop for any visitor interested in understanding this land. On this independent visit, explore the exhibits with your audio guide in hand, delving into over a thousand years of Icelandic civilization. From famous Vikings like Leif Eiriksson to historic poets like Snorri Sturlusson, you'll gain insight into what makes this small but mighty island nation so one of a kind.

Entry to the Saga Museum in Reykjavik, with audio guide
Learn of historic figures such as Viking Leif Eiriksson and poet Snorri Sturlusson
Dress like a Viking at this family-friendly museum
Learn how this island nation earned its fearsome reputation!

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Free Parking

Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

05/13/2020 - 04/09/2027
Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Departure Point

Saga Museum, Grandagardur 2, Reykjavik 101 Iceland

What To Expect

Saga Museum

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Free admission for children under 6 years.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.1

based on 112 reviews

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Hidden gem that is worth the time!

Laura_S, Aug 2025

Great way to learn more about the history of the Vikings. The figurines were life-like! Hats off to the curators!

A must see!

Terri_S, Feb 2025

Very well done. The history comes alive with the well made figures and the scenes they are set in. We really enjoyed it. The staff was very kind and helpful.

Viking History

Jacqueline_C, Oct 2024

Interesting tour about the Viking history. The wax figures were so life-like, I expected them to move any second. Good tour for kids.

Worth it

Kaitlin_S, Oct 2024

Great origin/making of story of the museum. Fantastic staff especially the guy in the gift shop. Interesting exhibit with 30-minute guided audio tour. Outstanding figures with crazy realistic eyes. Worth it and not too busy in the middle of a beautiful October Monday.

Nice muesum

Doreen_W, Jan 2024

This was a cute museum, lots of life size dioramas that were well done. Good history of old Iceland. This would be really neat modernized and upgrades with virtual and 3D experiences along with more hard artifacts.

Definitely Worth the Brief Stop

Jack_B, Dec 2023

This small museum takes about 45 minutes to tour and offers a great overview of Iceland's early history as captured in the Sagas. There are audio headsets that explain each of the 18 or so static displays that use incredibly lifelike mannequins to demonstrate the scene. We appreciated the humor of the “bonus exhibit” as well. The artists designing the figures are very talented.

Not boring at all

Susanne_F, Jul 2020

You cannot go to Iceland and not inquire about the vikings and the history of the land - and this is the most exciting way to do it, like a Madame Toussauds but educational - and definitivly not boring (infact a few children were scared at first). History to walk through and stunning anecdotes illustrated with life sized wax figures