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Explore Cultural Attractions and Local Transport with the Reykjavík City Card in Reykjavík

This multi-purpose pass combines museum access with city travel and leisure options throughout the region.

The Reykjavík City Card offers a convenient way for visitors to experience the capital area. Providing 24, 48, or 72-hour access, it includes entry to various national and municipal museums, galleries, and city swimming pools. Additionally, the pass supports easy travel via Strætó buses and includes the ferry service to Viðey Island, alongside discounts at selected private attractions.

Understanding the Reykjavík City Card
A 24, 48 or 72-hour Reykjavík card with museums, galleries, city pools, buses and the Viðey ferry.

The Reykjavík City Card provides a convenient way to integrate cultural site admissions with local travel across the capital region. This overview helps visitors understand the scope and utility of the pass for planning their time effectively.

The Reykjavík City Card serves as an all-in-one pass for visitors in Reykjavík, combining cultural site access with city transportation and leisure activities over a 24, 48, or 72-hour period.

The Reykjavík City Card brings together cultural admission and everyday city travel in one 24, 48 or 72-hour product. It includes participating municipal and national museums and galleries, Reykjavík's city swimming pools, Strætó bus travel and the seasonal or scheduled ferry benefit for Viðey, with further discounts at selected private attractions. The mix makes it useful for visitors who want both museum days and local leisure experiences.

How you receive it

Voucher exchangePhysical card

How it activates

Manual activation
Reykjavík City Card Options

Explore the available versions of the Reykjavík City Card to find the right duration for your visit. These options vary by validity period to best suit your needs while exploring the city.

Adult 24 hours

Adult

ISK 61

Validity
24 hours

Adult 48 hours

Adult

ISK 85

Validity
48 hours

Adult 72 hours

Adult

ISK 105

Validity
72 hours
Culture spots connected to the Reykjavík City Card
24 connected museums in this city

The Reykjavík City Card provides verified access to various culture spots across the city. Please refer to each specific venue listing to understand the applicable access conditions, including details on included entry versus discounted admission options.

The pass provides included entry to numerous municipal and national venues, including the National Museum of Iceland, The Settlement Exhibition, Árbær Open Air Museum, Reykjavík Maritime Museum, the National Gallery of Iceland, The House of Collections, Reykjavík Museum of Photography, Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum, the Reykjavík Art Museum (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, and Ásmundarsafn), Gerðarsafn Art Museum, The Nature Museum of Kópavogur, Hafnarborg, Pakkhúsið, and the Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo. Additionally, the pass includes ferry transport to Viðey Island and use of city swimming pools. It also provides discounts at private attractions such as Aurora Reykjavík, The Icelandic Phallological Museum, Lava Show Reykjavík, Perlan, Saga Museum, Volcano Express, and Whales of Iceland. Please note that discounts do not cover the full admission price, and visitors are advised to verify operational hours for all locations before visiting.

Evaluating Reykjavík City Card value

The overall utility of the Reykjavík City Card depends on your personal itinerary and the specific attractions you plan to visit. Use the provided access information to compare individual costs against the available pass durations to assess the fit for your travel plans.

24

Museums included

3

Pass options

ISK 61

Prices from

The value of the Reykjavík City Card is dependent on your specific itinerary, as it bundles admission fees with public transport and pool access. Because the card offers a mix of included entry and selective discounts, its usefulness varies based on which museums and experiences you choose to prioritize. You should compare the individual entry costs of your desired attractions and transit plans against the 24, 48, or 72-hour pass options to determine if it suits your travel needs.

Additional Reykjavík City Card Benefits

Beyond museum access, the Reykjavík City Card offers various additional benefits. Please review individual entries to determine if a service is included, discounted, or available as an optional add-on.

  • Strætó

    Public transport

    Included
  • Pool access

    Included
  • Viðey ferry

    Boat cruise

    Included
How to use the pass
Review purchase, activation, and important usage details for Reykjavík City Card before you visit.

01

How it works

Exchange the purchase confirmation for the physical card, then write the start date and time on it when the active period is ready to begin. Show the card on buses and at participating museums, pools and ferry services. Included museums are generally available without a separate admission payment, while private partners marked as discounted still require the reduced ticket price.

02

Purchase and activation

Purchase online and collect the physical product from an official pick-up point in Reykjavík. An email or voucher is not itself the usable City Card. Do not enter the start time until collection is complete and the first covered journey or visit is about to take place, because the selected rolling-hour period is calculated from that written activation.

Important information

The card is physical, so pick-up opening hours must be included in the arrival plan. Ferry operation, museum schedules and pool opening hours can vary by season and day. Attraction discounts are more changeable than the core municipal benefits, and a discount does not include admission. Check the official partner list immediately before use, especially when Viðey or a specific private attraction is central to the purchase decision.

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