
What is the Reykjavik City Card?
The Reykjavik City Card is a City Pass that offers free entry to many museums and galleries, access to the thermal baths in Reykjavik, unlimited use of the city buses and discounts on various tours, stores and services.
Some top attractions: National Museum of Iceland, Árbæjarlaug, Breiðholtslaug Pool, Árbær Open Air Museum, Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park and many more. The city buses are free of charge!
Rating: 4,3 (601 Rezensionen)
Price: from 34,00 EUR
Reykjavik City Card: What is included?
With the Reykjavik City Card you can visit over 10 museums and 8 thermal baths free of charge. We have summarized some of the most popular museums and pools here:
You can find a complete list of all free museums and thermal baths here: Brochure Reykjavik City Card 2025
The Reykjavik City Card allows unlimited free use of buses in the greater Reykjavik area. With the exception of bus route 55 to the airport, which is not included in the card.
To use the buses, you only need to show your City Card when boarding. It is not necessary to buy separate tickets or use the Klapp App or Klapp Card, which are normally required for public transportation in Reykjavik.
It is important to note that while the City Card applies to all buses within the city, it does not apply to buses that leave the city limits, such as to the airport. You must buy separate tickets for such journeys.

With the Reykjavik City Card you receive the following discounts, among others:
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Reykjavik City Card: Savings calculator
Reykjavik City Card: Day 1
Total: ISK 13.450
Reykjavik City Card: Day 2
Total: ISK 7.730
Reykjavik City Card: Day 3
Total: ISK 5.399
Savings: In this example, you use services worth around 182,00 EUR within 72 hours. The Reykjavik City Card costs 112,00 EUR for 72 hours. So you save 70,00 EUR.
Pick up Reykjavik City Card
If you buy the Reykjavik City Card online, for example at Get Your Guide, you will receive a voucher that you can exchange in Reykjavik at the following locations:

How to use the Reykjavik City Card optimally
Plan early activation
The card runs for exactly 24, 48 or 72 hours from the first use. Activate it in the morning to reach the maximum usage time.
Visit museums
The Reykjavik City Card gives you free entry to many museums. So visit as many museums as possible.
Make intensive use of public transport
The card allows free use of all public buses in Reykjavik. Plan your routes smartly to save on transportation costs.
Use thermal baths
The card offers free admission to all thermal baths in Reykjavik, including Arbaejarlaug, Breidholtslaug, Laugardalslaug and other geothermal baths.
Use discounts cleverly
Take advantage of additional discounts in restaurants, on whale watching tours or with various service providers.
Island Visit Viðey
The City Card also includes free use of the ferry to the island of Viðey. Take the opportunity to explore the beautiful island.
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