I posted this information in another thread but it's something that is probably useful for cruise passengers visiting Reykjavik:
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I'd highly recommend walking from the port to the downtown area if you are fit enough. It is a designated walking path, not a pavement and should take about 20-30 minutes. You'll walk past several sites that you might otherwise miss: Hofdi, The Sun Voyager and Harpa.
When you get to Harpa (take a look inside it is a stunning building, especially the view on main stairway) just continue walking on the path on the harbour itself where you'll probably walk past the Icelandic "navy", some fishing boats, Hotel Marina, the dry dock and continue all the way to the best Icecream shop in Iceland, Valdis.
To return walk towards Kristkirkja and then towards Hallgrimskirkja through the downtown area. I'd recommend walking up Skolavordustigur for the best view of Hallgrimskirkja.
Then just get lost for a few hours, wander about and notice Reykjavik's main distinction from other capitals (apart from its small size): No two houses look the same.
Great tips, thanks!
For those who don't want to or can't walk that far, is there a shuttle service from the port to the downtown area and who operates it? Any costs involved?
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Great tips, thanks!
For those who don't want to or can't walk that far, is there a shuttle service from the port to the downtown area and who operates it? Any costs involved?