Reykjavik City Card

With the Reykjavík City Card, you’ll have the simplest and most economical way to explore Iceland’s capital: museums, public transport, swimming pools and the ferry, all in a single pass. Choose 24, 48 or 72 hours and plan your itinerary with complete freedom, travelling by bus as often as you need and gaining free entry to the city’s cultural venues.

The card opens the doors to must-see attractions such as the National Museum of Iceland ( the ‘Making of a Nation’ exhibition), the National Gallery, the Reykjavík Art Museum (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, Ásmundarsafn) and the Maritime Museum. It also offers access to the Zoo & Family Park and various municipal museums, allowing you to delve into Icelandic history, art and identity at your own pace.

Another major attraction is the municipal swimming pools (for example , Grafarvogslaug, Árbæjarlaug and Kópavogslaug): true hubs of social life with hot tubs, saunas and hydromassage baths. Relaxing in a steaming pool after a day of sightseeing is an essential part of the local culture. What’s more, the pass includes a ferry to Viðey, an island perfect for strolling amongst sculptures, birds and views of Faxaflói.

Getting around is incredibly easy: with unlimited bus travel across the capital area, you can hop between neighbourhoods, museums and swimming pools without worrying about individual tickets. You’ll also enjoy discounts on tours, shops and services, helping you stretch your budget without missing out on anything.

Activating the pass is very simple: exchange your voucher for the physical card at any of the official collection points and start using it. Remember that the validity period is counted in consecutive hours (for example, 48 hours from first use), so it’s best to plan when to start using it to get the most out of it.