Reykjavik Card

Reykjavík City Card

Official city pass for Reykjavík · museums, thermal pools & buses included

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Hallgrímskirkja towering over central Reykjavík, with the sea behind
Glass facade of the Harpa concert hall at Reykjavík's old harbour
Aerial view of Laugardalslaug, the city thermal pool in Reykjavík
Colourful wooden houses and tin roofs in central Reykjavík from the air
View over the rooftops of Reykjavík towards snow-capped Mount Esja
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The Reykjavík City Card is the official city pass of Reykjavík, issued by Visit Reykjavík. With a single ticket you get free entry to 17 museums and attractions plus 8 city thermal pools, free city bus travel, and a ferry crossing to Viðey. Available for 24, 48 or 72 hours.

Tickets & prices

  • 24h €35
  • 48h Popular €48
  • 72h €58
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Duration, date & travellers are chosen in the next step at Tiqets.

  • Instant confirmation by email
  • Museums & thermal pools free
  • City buses included

Reykjavík City Card: all the benefits at a glance

Museums & attractions included

One free entry each to 17 museums and attractions, from the National Museum and the Settlement Exhibition to the Family Park & Zoo.

Geothermal pools included

Free entry to 8 city thermal pools, including Laugardalslaug.

City buses & Viðey ferry

Unlimited travel on Strætó city buses, plus a return crossing to Viðey.

Flexible duration

Choose 24, 48 or 72 hours, plus discounts on tours and in shops.

How it works

4 steps to your Reykjavík City Card

Here's how you go from booking to card: book online, exchange your voucher for the physical City Card on arrival, and off you go.

  1. 1

    Book online

    Choose your duration (24, 48 or 72 hours) and book securely online. You'll receive your voucher by email straight away.
  2. 2

    Redeem your voucher

    Exchange your voucher for the physical City Card on arrival, for example at the Reykjavík Art Museum or one of the city museums.
  3. 3

    Activate your card

    Your validity period only starts once you first use the card. When you pick it up, you can also arrange a later start time.
  4. 4

    Explore Reykjavík

    Visit museums and thermal pools for free, and ride city buses and the Viðey ferry at no extra cost.

Highlights

Free in Reykjavík

With the Reykjavík City Card you get one free visit to museums and pools. A selection:

Geothermal swimming pools

Free entry to 8 city thermal pools, including Laugardalslaug, the largest pool in the city.

National Museum of Iceland

Iceland's history from settlement to the present day, free with the card.

Reykjavík Art Museum

Modern Icelandic art across three locations, free with the card.

The Settlement Exhibition

An excavated Viking longhouse right in the city centre, free with the card.

Ferry to Viðey island

Crossing to Viðey island for art and nature, included in the pass.

Family Park & Zoo

Animals and attractions in the Laugardalur valley, free with the card.

In total 17 museums and attractions, 8 thermal pools and the city buses, all included. The full list: all attractions.

Public transport

Ride the city buses (Strætó) in Reykjavík for free - just show your Reykjavík City Card and hop on.

Yellow Strætó city bus on route 6 in Reykjavík

Frequently asked questions about the Reykjavík Card

The most important questions about the Reykjavík City Card. Note: after purchase you receive a voucher, which you exchange for the physical card on arrival.

What's included with the Reykjavík City Card? +

The Reykjavík City Card gives you one free entry to 17 museums and attractions plus 8 municipal geothermal pools. You also get unlimited travel on Strætó city buses and a free crossing to Viðey on the ferry. Note: Airport route 55 is not included.

How does activation work and how long is the pass valid? +

Your validity period starts with the card's first use or on collection. From that point it's valid for 24, 48 or 72 consecutive hours, depending on the variant you chose. When you collect the card, you can also arrange a later start time.

How do I get the card after purchasing it? +

After purchase you'll immediately receive a voucher by email, which you exchange for the physical City Card on arrival, for example at the Reykjavík Art Museum or one of the city museums.

Which public transport can I use? +

All city bus routes (Strætó) in and around Reykjavík are covered, unlimited for the duration of your pass. Exception: the airport bus (route 55 to Keflavík) is not included and must be paid for separately.

Can I cancel or exchange my pass? +

With Tiqets, cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your planned start of use. Once the card has been redeemed and activated, no refund is available.

All questions about the Reykjavík City Card

Ready for Reykjavík?

Get the Reykjavík City Card and enjoy one free visit to museums and thermal pools.