| Card | Price | Valid |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | ISK 6,100 | From the activation time you write on the card |
| 48 hours | ISK 8,500 | Consecutive hours |
| 72 hours | ISK 10,500 | Consecutive hours |
| Door prices (adult) | ISK |
|---|---|
| Pool entry (City of Reykjavík fee since 5 May 2026) | 1,500 |
| National Museum of Iceland | 3,300 |
| Reykjavík Art Museum (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, Ásmundarsafn; valid 24 hours at all three) | 2,550 |
| Strætó bus single fare | 690 |
The break-even
Add the three door prices: 1,500 + 3,300 + 2,550 = 7,350, which is ISK 1,250 more than the 24-hour card. Two bus rides add 1,380, and the card then covers a day worth ISK 8,730 at the door. A day with a pool and one museum comes to ISK 4,050 or 4,800, below the card price. The English page of the National Museum shows 3,300; its Icelandic page shows a lower summer price of 2,500 for 1 June to 31 August, so in summer the same day costs ISK 6,550, still above the card. Bus capping also limits the bus value: an adult never pays for more than 3 rides a day, so buses are worth at most ISK 2,070 a day. For art, see the Reykjavík Art Museum.
What the card includes
Free entry to 17 museums and attractions, including Viðey Island; free entry to 8 geothermal pools (Laugardalslaug, Árbæjarlaug, Sundhöll Reykjavíkur, Vesturbæjarlaug, Dalslaug, Grafarvogslaug, Breiðholtslaug and Klébergslaug); unlimited Strætó buses in the capital area, for which you need the physical card; a free ferry ride to Viðey; free museum entry for children under 18 with a card-holding adult; and discounts on selected tours and food. The museums include Árbær Open Air Museum, the Family Park and Zoo, Ásmundarsafn, the Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum, Hafnarborg, the Nature Museum of Kópavogur, Gerðarsafn, Kjarvalsstaðir, the Maritime Museum, the National Gallery, the Museum of Photography, the Settlement Exhibition and the National Museum.
What it does not include
Bus 55 to Keflavík Airport and airport transfers are excluded, and there is no separate child or senior card; seniors aged 67 and over get 50 percent off at some museums instead. Perlan, Sky Lagoon and the Blue Lagoon are not on the list of included museums, so for them see Perlan, Sky Lagoon and Blue Lagoon tickets.
How to get it
Buy online at visitreykjavik.is for an email voucher, then exchange it for the physical card at the Reykjavík Art Museum sites, the Reykjavík City Museum sites, or Elding Whale Watching's ticket office at Ægisgarður 5c, open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Most museums are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The GetYourGuide listing, Reykjavik City Card, is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,247 reviews, from €34 on 6 November 2026. Bookings on the official site are fully refundable and changeable until the day the card becomes valid.
Who should buy it
Buy it if your day is museums and pools; skip it if your plan is outdoor sights, which cost parking rather than tickets, as in things to do in Iceland and how to get around Iceland.
Mistakes to avoid
- Counting a bus ride you will not take: capped fares limit the value.
- Buying the card for the airport bus: bus 55 is excluded.
- Forgetting to write the start time on the card, since validity runs from that moment.
- Buying for children: there is no child card, but under-18 museum entry is free with a card-holding adult.
FAQ
How much is the Reykjavik City Card?
ISK 6,100 for 24 hours, ISK 8,500 for 48 hours and ISK 10,500 for 72 hours.
Does it include the pools?
Yes, 8 geothermal pools.
Does it include buses?
Yes, in the capital area, but not bus 55 to Keflavík Airport.
Is it worth it for one day?
Only if you visit a pool and at least two paid museums.
The Iceland Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.
