Reykjavík City Card

Capital Region of Iceland, Reykjavik



Receive free entry to a great selection of museums and galleries, all swimming pools in Reykjavík, and free unlimited travel by bus throughout the Reykjavik city area.

The Reykjavik City Card offers free access to museums, geothermal pools, and buses in Reykjavik, ideal for flexible city exploration and cultural discovery.

Highlights

  • Free entry to all city museums and 8 geothermal pools
  • Unlimited free travel on Reykjavik city buses
  • Includes a free ferry ride to Viðey Island
  • Discounts on tours, services, and shops

Description

Explore Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital, at your own pace with the Reykjavik City Card. Experience a rich cultural scene through galleries, museums, theaters, and annual events. The card provides free entry to a wide selection of museums and galleries, access to all geothermal swimming pools in the city, and unlimited bus travel within the capital area.

The card also includes a free ferry ride to Viðey Island and offers discounts on tours, services, and shopping. Admission to museums is free for visitors under 18, though fees apply for children aged 6 and above on city buses, geothermal pools, and at the zoo and family park. Seniors aged 67 and over receive a 50% discount on admission at the National Museum, Culture House, and National Gallery of Iceland.

Includes

  • Admission to Reykjavík City 8 Thermal Pools
  • Admission to Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park
  • Unlimited access to Reykjavik City Buses
  • Admission to Reykjavík City Museum – Árbær Open Air Museum
  • Admission to Reykjavík City Museum – Maritime Museum
  • Admission to Reykjavík City Museum – Museum of Photography
  • Admission to Reykjavík City Museum – The Settlement Exhibition
  • Ferry ride to Viðey Island
  • Admission to The Reykjavík Art Museum – Ásmundarsafn
  • Admission to The Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús
  • Admission to The Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir
  • Admission to the Culture House
  • Admission to the National Gallery of Iceland
  • Admission to the National Museum of Iceland
  • Admission to Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
  • Admission to Gerðarsafn Museum
  • Admission to the Natural History Museum of Kópavogur

Excludes

  • Geothermal pools in surrounding municipalities
  • Privately owned museums and galleries in Reykjavik
  • Some museums and galleries in surrounding municipalities

Important Information

  • The digital voucher must be exchanged for the Reykjavik City Card at a museum or pickup point before use.
  • Museum admission is free for under 18s; fees for children aged 6 and over apply on buses, at pools, and at the zoo and family park.
  • Some museums offer free admission on special days such as Culture Night in mid-August and Museum Night during the Winter Lights Festival.
  • Geothermal pools have different opening hours on weekdays and weekends.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, exchange your voucher early and bring swimwear for the pools. The card is valid for consecutive days, so plan your sightseeing accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Reykjavik City Card provides free access to museums, geothermal pools, city buses, and includes discounts on tours and shops in Reykjavik.
Anyone visiting Reykjavik can purchase and use the Reykjavik City Card to explore the city's cultural attractions and transport.
The Reykjavik City Card is available for 24, 48, or 72 hours, depending on the option you choose when purchasing.
Yes, the card offers unlimited free travel on Reykjavik city buses during its validity period.
Yes, it grants free entry to 8 geothermal pools in Reykjavik.
Yes, the card includes a free ferry ride to Viðey Island in Reykjavik.
You can get discounts on selected tours, services, and shops throughout Reykjavik with the card.
You can purchase the Reykjavik City Card before or during your visit to Reykjavik for flexible city access.
No, the Reykjavik City Card includes free entry to all city museums covered by the program.

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