Bike Tour Reykjavik

Classic Reykjavik is our most popular bike tour. The route may include but is not limited to the following places: Reykjavík's south facing beach - Ægissiða, University of Iceland campus, Nordic House, Reykjavik's Catholic Cathedral, Parliament building, Reykjavík's Old Harbour, Tjörnin City Lake and City Centre. We also pass the home of some of Iceland's most famous people. Duration: 2,5 hours / Distance: 7 km / Season: May 15 - October 15

Tour code: DTA-43

Bike Tour Reykjavik

Classic Reykjavik is our most popular tour. The route may include but is not limited to the following places; Reykjavik’s south facing beach - Ægissida, University of Iceland campus, Nordic House, Reykjavik’s Catholic Cathedral, Parliament building, Reykjavik's Old Harbour, Tjörnin City Lake and City Center. We also pass the home of some of Iceland’s most famous people.

We love Reykjavik and happily share our personal stories and insights with you. We'll show you places only locals know and we'll do our best to entertain you with our knowledge.This fun and educational bike tour is probably the best thing to do at the start of your visit in Reykjavik.   
Duration: 2,5 hours / Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles) / Season: May 15 - October 15

Tour code: DTA-43

Bike Tour Reykjavik

Available:
* 15 May - 15 October: Every day at 10 AM
* 16 October - 30 November: Fridays & Saturdays at 10 AM
* December & January: On demand
* 01 February - 14 May: Fridays & Saturdays at 10 AM
Departues: are guaranteed
Minimum: 1 person
Duration of trip: +/- 2.5 hours
Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles)

Frequently asked questions
* Why join a Reykjavik Bike Tour?
We like to think we offer the best guided bicycle tours in Reykjavik. We love what we do and we're confident you'll love what we do!
* Why use a bike when I can walk?
On our tours you'll get to see places just outside many people's walking range and it is a great way to travel.
* Why use a bike when I can take a bus?
We'll take you to see places bypassed by tour busses and our groups are small. On a bicycle you have time to absorb all the details along the way, because they're not whizzing by. You do not smell diesel fumes, the windows are always clean and the air-conditioning always works.
* Why use a guide instead of a map?
A guide brings the places you see to life and answers your questions.
* Who will be my guide?
Ursula and Stefan guide most tours. Together they have more than 30 years experience as professional tourist guides / tour managers and storytellers. In exceptional cases we ask one of our tourist guide friends (certified by the Iceland Tourism Board) to help us out. We'll tell you uncensored stories only locals can tell. Meet your guide!
* What languages do you speak?
All our tours are in English. We can arrange private tours in many languages. Other languages.
* Do you still go if it rains or snows?
Yes! A bit of rain or snow does not stop us from going. We are ready if you are.
* How difficult is the ride?
Our guests tell us that our route for the Classic Reykjavik tour is easy.
* Who is responsible in case of a personal injury or 3rd party accident?
You are. For your personal safety we lend you a helmet FREE of charge. We recommend the use of a helmet during the tour. Persons 15 years and younger are required by law to wear a helmet.
* Is there always space on the tour?
Our philosophy is to provide quality service to individuals or small groups and we only have a limited number of bikes. If you are a member of a group you might want to consider doing a private tour with us.
* Who are the other riders in the group?
Whether you ride five days a week wearing lycra and bicycle cleats or once a week in cotton shorts and tennis shoes, you'll enjoy our easy to moderate diffuculty interpretive tours.
* Are children welcome?
Yes, children are very welcome. We have a toddler seat and a trailer available upon timely request.
* Is there a minimum age for children?
More important than age is that child can ride a bike safely in traffic and keep up with the group. Generally, we do not allow children younger than 10 years of age on the tours.
* Do children get a discount?
Yes, there is 50% discount for children 15 years of age and younger.

 

Tour code: DTA-43

Bike Tour Reykjavik

Tour code: DTA-43

Bike Tour Reykjavik

Compulsory if you want the real flavour of Reykjavik
I have been to Reykjavik dozens of times, and know it well. But in two-and-a-half hours of easy and virtually traffic-free cycling I learnt an enormous amount more. Ursula and Stefan are thoughtful and knowledgeable guides, and there's nothing like getting information from a resident. We cycled to parts of the city I had never visited, and even saw the modest homes of world-famous people. For someone who has never been to Iceland before this little tour gives a superb insight into the way Icelanders think and behave. It should be compulsory! Rachel, Scotland – Trip Advisor
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"Thank you for the insightful bike tour of Reykjavik. I especially loved hearing about the Icelandic people and their everyday habits!" – Samantha, Canada
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Fantastic way to see Reykjavik
Despite the weather, our friendly and knowledgeable guide gave us a thorough introduction to the city. We stopped in several key places and definitely learned some fun facts which I passed on to my friends when they arrived. Our small group really enjoyed discussing Iceland with him and he was more than willing to talk with us and in no rush to get back to the harbour. Also, being on a bike in Iceland feels wonderful, breathing in the fresh air, taking in the sites, and mild physical exercise. Highly recommend! Lauren – Trip Advisor
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Terrific bike tour
Hello, everyone. I want to thank you for a terrific bike tour--very informative and a lot of fun. Edda was a wonderful guide, and I loved it when she spotted the Faroese men in their hats crossing the square and invited them forward and told us about the relationship between Icelandic and Faroese languages. This was the very best three hours of my two-day stay in Iceland and I will recommend it to anyone (young or old--I'm 64) who comes to Reykjavik and wants something more enjoyable than just a stodgy bus tour. Keep banging those pots and pans, Edda. Thanks so very much! – Bob Crossley, Boston, USA
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Best tour ever taken
My goodness was that the best tour we've ever taken! Stefan was born in Reykjavik and with seven degrees of higher learning under his belt, is very knowledgeable and obviously loves to share his country with new people. He took us all over the city, exploring areas of historical, pop, and gastronomical significance. We'd been worried after a morning exploring on our own that we'd have seen everything that Stefan would be showing us. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Stefan took us into some of the nooks and crannies of Reykjavik while giving us an entertaining glimpse into Icelandic history, culture, and politics. – Cubechick, TripAdvisor 10 July 2010.
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Great tour – great stories – great family! Go on! – Frauke und Mathias from Germany
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Excellent tour and good exercise! Very interesting facts not found in any guidebooks. Great hosts. Thanks – Lee Thompson, Shetland Islands/Scotland
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 I loved the journey and stories and learing more about Iceland plus seeing Bjork and the lumpfish of Halldor Laxness – Emma, Canberra/Australia