Hop-On Bus, 24 Or 48 Hours

City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour

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24 or 48 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 24 or 48 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This is a classic city loop around Reykjavik with a ticket that lasts either 24 or 48 hours. You board at any stop on the route, with the first being the hop-on hop-off bus stop at Harpa Concert Hall, and you can get off and back on as many times as you like while the ticket is valid. Between May and September the full loop takes 80 minutes, buses leave Stop 1 every 30 minutes from 8:30am to 5:30pm,

On board, recorded audio commentary plays in eight languages through headphones provided with the ticket, and the bus has free Wi-Fi. One reviewer describes using it in the classic way: taking the full loop first, then returning to the stops worth a longer look. Several mention the City Sightseeing app, which shows bus positions in real time and helps with planning when to return to a stop.

It suits travellers who want an easy overview of Reykjavik, especially since the city is hillier and more spread out than many visitors expect. The voucher is flexible too: after booking it stays valid for up to 12 months from the travel date selected at checkout.

What's Included

Included

Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 or 48 hours
Multilingual audio commentary in 8 languages + headphones
Free Wi-Fi

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Board at HarpaRedeem your mobile or paper voucher at any stop, with the first being the hop-on hop-off bus stop at Harpa Concert Hall.
Ride the full loopA complete circuit without hopping off takes 80 minutes on the summer schedule, which gives you a look at the whole route before committing to any stop.
Hop off at stopsGet off and back on at any stop along the route as often as you like within your ticket window. Reviewers mention stops near attractions such as Perlan and the famous church.
Track the next busBuses run every 30 minutes on the summer schedule, and the operator's app shows bus positions so you can time your return to a stop.
Finish anywhere on routeThe ticket simply expires at the end of your 24 or 48 hour window. There is no hotel pickup or drop off, so plan your own way back.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews of this exact tour, and they change how you should use it.

Follow the audio. Multiple reviewers say drivers do not announce stops. Listen to the audio commentary and follow the route map so you know when to get off.
Be quick off. One reviewer reported the bus barely slowing at a stop, so it pays to be ready at the exit as your stop approaches rather than waiting to be called.
Expect walking. Reviewers mention that some stops are not right next to the sight, and Reykjavik is hillier and more spread out than expected. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk a bit from the stop.
Use the app. , which shows live bus positions. It makes planning your arrivals at stops much easier.
Bring headphones. Headphones are provided with the multilingual audio in eight languages, and Wi-Fi is free on board. One reviewer found the audio less detailed than the route map, so keep the map handy.
Check the schedule. Some travellers reported longer gaps between buses than expected. Check current running times on the booking page before planning tight connections.

Common issues. The most frequent complaint is frequency: several reviewers reported waits well beyond the scheduled gap, and one said a bus went past without stopping. Reviews are mixed on how easy the stops are to find, with one rider calling them not readily apparent at first and another saying they were well marked. One reviewer reported the bus pausing at the BSI terminal for a long stretch without notice, and another arrived to find service suspended for a marathon after buying a two day pass, so it pays to confirm the bus is running on your dates. Note also that the tour does not operate on 17th June, 6th and 20th August, or 24th and 31st December.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Ticket?

The ticket covers unlimited hop-on hop-off travel for 24 or 48 hours, multilingual audio commentary in eight languages with headphones, and free Wi-Fi on board. Gratuities, food and drinks, and hotel pickup and drop off are not included.

Where Does The Bus Start?

There is no hotel pickup. You can redeem your mobile or paper voucher at any stop along the route, and the first stop is the hop-on hop-off bus stop at Harpa Concert Hall.

How Often Do The Buses Run?

On the summer schedule from 1st May to 30th September, buses depart Stop 1 every 30 minutes, with the first at 8:30am and the last at 5:30pm. A full loop takes 80 minutes. Some reviewers reported longer gaps in practice, so check current times on the booking page.

Is The Bus Wheelchair And Pushchair Accessible?

Yes, the listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, and it is near public transportation. Reviewers also describe the drivers as nice and helpful.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start are not refunded or accepted.

How Long Is The Ticket Valid?

You choose a 24 or 48 hour ticket, and the voucher itself offers flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at checkout. The tour runs all year except 17th June, 6th and 20th August, and 24th and 31st December.