Geothermal swimming pools
Free access to the city's geothermal pools, including Laugardalslaug - a highlight for visitors and locals alike.
Reykjavík City Card
17 museums & geothermal pools included · city buses & Viðey ferry included
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The Reykjavík City Card is Reykjavík's official tourist card. With one card you visit 17 museums and the city's geothermal pools for free, travel unlimited on the city buses and take the ferry to Viðey island. Available for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
- Instant confirmation by email
- Museums & thermal pools included
- City buses included
Reykjavík City Card: your benefits at a glance
Museums & galleries included
One free visit to 17 museums and galleries, from the National Museum to the Settlement Exhibition.
Geothermal pools included
Free access to the city's geothermal swimming pools, including Laugardalslaug.
City buses & Viðey ferry
Unlimited travel on the Strætó city buses, plus a return crossing to Viðey island.
Flexible duration
Choose 24, 48 or 72 hours, with discounts on tours and at selected shops.
How it works
How to get your Reykjavík City Card in 4 steps
From booking to card in hand: book online, exchange your voucher for the physical City Card on arrival, and you are ready to go.
- 1
Book online
Choose your duration (24, 48 or 72 hours) and book securely online. Your voucher arrives by email immediately after purchase. - 2
Collect your card
In Reykjavík, exchange your voucher for the physical City Card at one of the city museums or the Art Museum. - 3
Activate your card
The validity period starts with your first use of the card, not when you book. You can also request a later start date when you collect it. - 4
Explore Reykjavík
Visit museums and geothermal pools for free and ride the Strætó city buses and the Viðey ferry at no extra cost.
Highlights
Included with the Reykjavík City Card
With the Reykjavík City Card you visit museums and pools once for free. A selection:
National Museum of Iceland
Iceland's history from the first settlers to the present day, free with the card.
Reykjavík Art Museum
Contemporary Icelandic art across three sites, all included with the card.
The Settlement Exhibition
Iceland's Viking-age history, brought to life in an immersive display.
Ferry to Viðey island
Free return crossing to Viðey, with its outdoor art, walking trails and birdlife.
Family Park & Zoo
Animals and attractions in the Laugardalur valley, free with the card.
Plus over 17 museums and the city buses, all included. See the full list on the attractions page.
Public transport
Travel on the Strætó city buses in Reykjavík at no extra cost - simply show your Reykjavík City Card and board.
Frequently asked questions about the Reykjavík Card
Answers to the most common questions about the Reykjavík City Card. Please note: when you buy through this page you receive a voucher that you exchange on arrival for the physical card.
What is included in the Reykjavík City Card?+
The Reykjavík City Card gives you one free visit to 17 museums and galleries as well as the city's geothermal pools. You also travel unlimited on the Strætó city buses and get a free return ferry to Viðey island. Please note: airport line 55 to Keflavík is not included.
How does activation work and how long is the card valid?+
The validity period begins with your first use of the physical card or when you collect it. From that moment the card is valid for 24, 48 or 72 consecutive hours, depending on the version you chose. You can also request a later start when you collect your card.
How do I get the card after booking?+
After purchase you receive a voucher by email immediately. In Reykjavík you exchange it for the physical City Card at one of the issuing points, for example the Reykjavík Art Museum or one of the city museum sites.
Which public transport can I use?+
All Strætó city bus routes in Reykjavík and the surrounding area are included, with unlimited travel during the validity period. Exception: the airport bus (line 55 to Keflavík) is not covered and must be paid separately.
Can I cancel or exchange my pass?+
An unredeemed voucher can be cancelled up to 11:59 pm the day before the planned start date (per the booking channel). Once the card has been exchanged and activated, no refund is possible.
Ready for Reykjavík?
Get your Reykjavík City Card and visit museums and geothermal pools for free.