Reykjavík City Card

The Reykjavík City Card is an all-in-one visitor pass that gives you free access to museums, galleries, geothermal pools, and unlimited travel on city buses within the Reykjavík capital area. The card also includes discounts on selected tours, attractions, food, and services. 

• Free entry to 17 museums and activities 
• Free entry to 8 geothermal pools 
• Free unlimited travel with Strætó city buses within the capital area 
• Discounts on additional museums, tours, restaurants, and services 

The card is valid at participating museums, galleries, geothermal pools, and on Strætó city buses within the Reykjavík capital area. 

A full list of included attractions and discounts is available on the official website. 

The card is available in three durations: 

• 24 hours –6,100 ISK 

• 48 hours – 8,500 ISK 

• 72 hours – 10,500 ISK 

The countdown starts when you activate the card, NOT when you buy it. 

Example: 

Activate your 24-hour card on January 1st at 11:00am, and it will be valid until January 2nd at 11:00am. 

You can visit included attractions as many times as you want during the validity period. 

• Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour card and buy it online on the official website. 

• Receive a voucher by email. 

• Exchange the voucher for a physical City Card at a pickup location. 

• Write the start date and time on the card. 

• Show the card at attractions, pools, and to bus drivers. 

You can purchase the Reykjavík City Card online at any time via the official website. After purchase, you will receive a voucher by email, which must be exchanged for the physical card at a designated pickup location. 

You can exchange your voucher for the physical card at the following locations: 

• Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn 
• Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús 
• Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir 
• Reykjavík City Museum Árbær Open Air Museum 
• Reykjavík City Museum Maritime Museum 
• Reykjavík City Museum Museum of Photography 
• Reykjavík City Museum The Settlement Exhibition 
• Elding Whale Watching Ticket Office 

Opening hours: 
Most museums are open from 10am–5pm 
Elding Whale Watching ticket office is open from 8am–9pm. Address: Ægisgarður 5c, 101 Reykjavík 
Please check opening hours before arrival. 

Once you have exchanged your digital voucher for the physical Reykjavík City Card, write the date and time on the back of your physical card when you're ready to start using it. 

The card is valid for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours from the time you activate it. 

Example: 

• A 24-hour card activated at 11am on January 1 is valid until 11:00am on January 2 

• A 48-hour card activated at 11am on January 1 is valid until 11:00am on January 3

• A 72-hour card activated at 11am on January 1 is valid until 11:00 on January 4 

Yes, definitely! You can visit included attractions as many times as you like while the card is valid. 

The Reykjavík City Card includes unlimited travel on Strætó buses within the capital area. 

• You must have the physical City Card to ride the bus. 

• Simply show the card to the bus driver when boarding. 

• For routes and schedules, visit Strætó’s official website. 

No. The card is valid only on city buses within the Reykjavík capital area and does not include airport transfers to or from Keflavík International Airport.

 There are no special City Cards for children or seniors because: 

• Many museums and galleries are already free for children under 18 years old 

• Seniors (67+) receive 50% off at The National Museum, The House of Collections, and The National Gallery of Iceland. 

Yes. Bookings are fully refundable and changeable up to the day the card becomes valid. 

For cancellations or changes, please contact Visit Reykjavík at: 
[email protected] 

Many visitors to our city think so. The Reykjavík City Card is ideal if you plan to: 

• Visit multiple museums and attractions 

• Use public transportation frequently 

• Enjoy geothermal pools 

• Travel on a budget