Geothermal swimming pools
Free entry to the city's thermal pools, including Laugardalslaug.
Reykjavík City Card
17 museums & the geothermal pools included · City buses & Viðey ferry included
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The Reykjavík City Card is the official tourist card for Reykjavík. With a single ticket you get free entry to 17 museums and the city's geothermal pools, free city bus travel, and a ferry crossing to Viðey. Available for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
- Instant confirmation by email
- Museums & thermal pools free
- City buses included
Reykjavík City Card: all the benefits at a glance
Museums & galleries included
One free entry each to 17 museums and galleries, from the National Museum to the Settlement Exhibition.
Geothermal pools included
Free entry to the city's thermal pools, including Laugardalslaug.
City buses & Viðey ferry
Unlimited travel on Strætó city buses, plus a return crossing to Viðey.
Flexible duration
Choose 24, 48 or 72 hours, plus discounts on tours and in shops.
How it works
4 steps to your Reykjavík City Card
Here's how you go from booking to card: book online, exchange your voucher for the physical City Card on arrival, and off you go.
- 1
Book online
Choose your duration (24, 48 or 72 hours) and book securely online. You'll receive your voucher by email straight away. - 2
Redeem your voucher
Exchange your voucher for the physical City Card on arrival, for example at the Reykjavík Art Museum or one of the city museums. - 3
Activate your card
Your validity period only starts once you first use the card. When you pick it up, you can also arrange a later start time. - 4
Explore Reykjavík
Visit museums and thermal pools for free, and ride city buses and the Viðey ferry at no extra cost.
Highlights
Free in Reykjavík
With the Reykjavík City Card you get one free visit to museums and pools. A selection:
National Museum of Iceland
Iceland's history from settlement to the present day, free with the card.
Reykjavík Art Museum
Modern Icelandic art across three locations, free with the card.
The Settlement Exhibition
An excavated Viking longhouse right in the city centre, free with the card.
Ferry to Viðey island
Crossing to Viðey island for art and nature, included in the pass.
Family Park & Zoo
Animals and attractions in the Laugardalur valley, free with the card.
Plus over 17 museums and the city buses, all included. The full list is on the attractions page.
Please note: the provider may change the programme at short notice. The binding list is the one shown when you book.
Public transport
Ride the city buses (Strætó) in Reykjavík for free - just show your Reykjavík City Card and hop on.
Frequently asked questions about the Reykjavík Card
The most important questions about the Reykjavík City Card. Note: after purchase you receive a voucher, which you exchange for the physical card on arrival.
What's included with the Reykjavík City Card?+
The Reykjavík City Card gives you one free entry to 17 museums and galleries plus the city's geothermal pools. You also get unlimited travel on Strætó city buses and a free crossing to Viðey on the ferry. Note: Airport route 55 is not included.
How does activation work and how long is the pass valid?+
Your validity period starts with the card's first use or on collection. From that point it's valid for 24, 48 or 72 consecutive hours, depending on the variant you chose. When you collect the card, you can also arrange a later start time.
How do I get the card after purchasing it?+
After purchase you'll immediately receive a voucher by email, which you exchange for the physical City Card on arrival, for example at the Reykjavík Art Museum or one of the city museums.
Which public transport can I use?+
All city bus routes (Strætó) in and around Reykjavík are covered, unlimited for the duration of your pass. Exception: the airport bus (route 55 to Keflavík) is not included and must be paid for separately.
Can I cancel or exchange my pass?+
With Tiqets, cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your planned start of use. Once the card has been redeemed and activated, no refund is available.
Ready for Reykjavík?
Get the Reykjavík City Card and enjoy one free visit to museums and thermal pools.