Restaurants and Food Halls
For those in the know, Iceland is an up and coming foodie destination. The capital city is seeing a culinary explosion of new and exciting restaurant openings where chefs are continually inspired by incredibly fresh local ingredients.
Iceland takes great pride in its fresh fish and lamb, but there is also a growing local food movement with a strong emphasis on seasonal, organic ingredients. Visitors are amazed at the range of restaurants available in Reykjavik. You could take an epicurean tour of the world without leaving the downtown area, including sushi, tapas, Indian, French, Mexican, Italian, Thai and American.
Typical dining hours begin at 7pm and menus always include all taxes and gratuities. Dress is usually smart casual to formal and it is strongly suggested that you make dinner reservations.
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Bars in Reykjavík
Now, Icelandic Beer deserves a blog on its own. With beer ingredients being just about the only things that we can grow in bulk (alcohol-related) here in Iceland, Icelanders have taken to producing a lot. Almost any small town around Iceland now has its own micro-brewery and well, we wouldn’t be happier. Skál away!
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Shopping in Reykjavík
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Museums in Reykjavík
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Hop On – Hop Off
Take a bus tour with City Sightseeing and explore this incredible city at your leisure, with the opportunity to hop on and off at conveniently located bus stops. Enjoy the panoramic views of the city from up high on the open top bus as we take you to 16 fabulous destinations, each of which add culture and history to this beautiful city.
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Local transport
Iceland currently doesn’t have either Uber or Lyft services, and you’re not supposed to hail an empty cab as it passes you on the street either. Instead, you have to book a taxi or go to one of the designated taxi ramps with the centre. Both of these services run 24 hours anywhere in the city. If you’re within Reykjavik you can just call and wait a short while for the taxi, but if you’re outside the main city it is advisable to prebook.
Their taxis also don’t have a particular style, such as a yellow cab or black taxi, but they come in a range that suit your needs. The thing that makes them uniform is the yellow taxi signs on the roof, unless its October, where the signs go pink for breast cancer awareness month.
For a general short journey, often only within the city, there are two major companies: Hreyfill Bæjarleiðir and BSR. Both their taxis can be booked online or by phoning: Hreyfill – +354-588-5522 I BSR – +354-561-0000
All taxis within Iceland run off similar prices, though they tend to be more expensive than other countries. What they don’t require is a tip at the end of the journey, which is a cultural aspect that extends throughout services offered in Iceland.
Bus
Strætó, the public bus, is recognizable by its yellow color
Strætó operates buses in Reykjavík and around the country. On www.straeto.is you can check timetables, plan routes, download the straeto app and buy tickets.
There is no hop-on / hop-off bus pass available that spans around the whole island. The bus network, however, is extensive and makes it possible to travel the whole circle. In addition to strætó, local bus networks operate in the East and the Westfjords of Iceland. Pay attention to the summer- and winter schedule when planning your trip.
E scooters
Zip through Reykjavík on an electric scooter for a unique sightseeing experience.
Download an app, scan the QR code, step on, and ride away into the sunset. For a few years, there is a new mode of transport in Reykjavík, and it is crazy popular: electric scooters!
Most popular electric scooter companies are Hopp, https://hopp.bike and Zolo, https://www.zoloiceland.is/
Geothermal Swimming Pools.
Experience Iceland’s pure thermal energy and take a dip in one of Reykjavík’s many thermal pools and spas! Not only a great source of natural therapy but an important part of our culture and a tonic for the body and mind! Whether you go for a swim, take a healing soak in a hot tub, or indulge in a thermal steam bath, you will leave feeling relaxed and re-energized.