We provide information about the Reykjavik City Card on this website (no official website).
The Reykjavik City Card offers free admission to many museums and galleries, access to the swimming pools in Reykjavik and unlimited use of the city buses in the greater Reykjavik area. The card also offers discounts on various tours, shops and services.
The Reykjavik City Card is particularly attractive for those who want to visit several sights. It is available in variants for 24, 48 and 72 hours and therefore offers flexibility depending on the length of your stay. The card can be purchased online and collected at various locations in Reykjavik.
Advantages of the Reykjavik Card
Free museums
Free thermal baths
Discounts
Public transport
The airport bus is not included.
Period of validity
The card is activated the first time it is used.
The City Card is offered via our partner GetYourGuide. We receive a small fee for each product sold. This does not change the price of the Reykjavik Card.
Is the Reykjavik Card worth it?
The Reykjavik Card is particularly useful if you are planning to visit several museums. Additional tickets may need to be purchased for other attractions.
If the services of the Reykjavik Card meet your needs, the value for money is excellent. By using public transport and visiting some museums, you can easily save money with the City Card.
The following table shows how much you can save with the 72-hour card:
| Attraction | Without Reykjavik Card | With Reykjavik Card |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Card 72h | – | ISK 8,630 |
| Public transport: 3 days | ISK 5,800 | Free of charge |
| National Museum of Iceland | ISK 2,500 | Free of charge |
| Árbær Open Air Museum | ISK 2,350 | Free of charge |
| Maritime Museum | ISK 2,350 | Free of charge |
| Aurora: Northern Lights Centre | ISK 3,900 | ISK 1,950 (-50%) |
| Thermal bath | ISK 1,330 | Free of charge |
| Total | ISK 18,230 (approx. 123.00 EUR) | ISK 10,580 (approx. EUR 71.00) |
In our opinion, the Reykjavik Card is worthwhile if you travel on the city buses every day and visit one or two free museums and thermal baths.
The more often you use your City Card, the more it pays for itself!
Buy & collect Reykjavik Card
The purchase process takes place via our partner platform GetYourGuide instead. We receive a commission for this. This does not change the price.
Please provide the following information when purchasing:
- Date of arrival (not binding)
- Validity period (24, 48 or 72 hours)
- Number of persons
You will then receive a voucher for the Reykjavik Card by e-mail. You must exchange this for the physical Reykjavik City Card at one of the pick-up points (see below). You can then use the card immediately.
You can exchange your digital voucher for a physical City Card at the following locations:
- Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn (Open daily: 13:00 - 17:00)
- Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús (Open daily: 10:00 - 17:00)
- Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir (Open daily: 10:00 - 17:00)
- Reykjavík City Museum Árbær Open-Air Museum (Open daily: 13:00 - 17:00)
- Reykjavík City Museum Maritime Museum (Open daily: 10:00 - 17:00)
- Reykjavík City Museum Museum of Photography (Open daily: 13:00 - 17:00)
- Reykjavík City Museum exhibition "The Settlement" (Open daily: 10:00 - 17:00)
Please note that opening hours may vary on public holidays.
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