Chris M.
A reasonably priced way to get a sense of Reykjavik
I arrived in Reykjavik 30 hours in advance of a Quark polar expedition into Greenland’s west coast, and immediately upon checking into my hotel I sought out the City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Well with my price range, I figured it would be a great way to see the highs and lows of Reykjavik. I bought my ticket online through Viator, and the process of boarding was without a hitch. First stop – the big church on the hill, was crowded with tourists, and I was very glad to remain on board. This actually was close to the end of the tour, as we shortly headed for BSI, the main bus terminal which to me seemed like the logical ending and starting place for an on-off tour. From there we headed high up into the city, on winding and steep roads that spoke directly to the way Reykjavik was founded. The views were stunning, and we got to see local neighborhoods in between the marquee kinds of attractions – like Perlan, the Pearl. I stayed on the bus for its entire cycle, getting a sense of direction and development. But after passing Perlan and hearing about its purpose and functions, I knew I would be spending my afternoon there. All things considered, this was a great way to see the big picture of Reykjavík, and also explore one particular attraction. Once I completed my tour of Perlan, I waited about 10 minutes for the bus to take me back near to my hotel. Seamless, without problems, and very enjoyable.