Your Trip to Iceland: The Complete Guide SEE FULL GUIDE prev next Reykjavik's Best Museums Shopping in Reykjavik Guide to the Blue Lagoon Food to Try in Iceland Best Restaurants in Reykjavik Top Reykjavik Bars Craft Beer in Iceland Best Time to Visit Weather & Climate Top Places to Visit in Iceland Keflavik International Airport Guide Best Hotels in Reykjavik Driving in Iceland Tipping in Iceland Staying Safe in Iceland Helpful Words and Phrases Best Tours in Iceland Top Northern Lights Tours Seven-Day Iceland Itinerary 48 Hours in Reykjavik Day Trips From Reykjavik Top Things to Do in Iceland Best Beaches in Iceland Hiking in Iceland How to See the Northern Lights Best Icelandic Hot Springs Skiing in Iceland Top Things to Do in Reykjavik Free Things to Do in Reykjavik Your Trip to Iceland: The Complete Guide close Overview Europe Iceland The Best Free Things in Reykjavik, Iceland By Terri Mapes Terri Mapes Facebook Twitter Terri Mapes specializes in giving first-time Scandinavia visitors practical tips for their travels. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 10/02/19 Share Pin Email Christian Aslund / Getty Images Free things in Reykjavik can be hard to find for travelers, and many are still considered insider travel tips. For our readers, we've put together a list of Reykjavik's best free things here. 01 of 06 Free Shows of Natural Phenomena TripSavvy / Christopher Larson The best free thing in Reykjavik are the beautiful shows off Mother Nature, in my opinion. Depending on the time of year you visit Iceland, you can be sure to enjoy Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights (Fall till spring) The Midnight Sun (Midsummer) The Polar Nights (Midwinter) 02 of 06 A Free Walking Tour Chris VR / TripSavvy This is a free walking tour (2 hours in length) for Reykjavik visitors. It departs almost daily, and no matter what the weather in Iceland is that day. You'll be walking along with a fellow budget traveler leading the tour. Other guided tours of Iceland have less walking and more driving (for the less fit among us) but aren't free. 03 of 06 Free Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik Chris VR / TripSavvy View Map Address Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Get directions Phone +354 510 1000 Web Visit website Hallgrimskirkja Church is also on the list of Reykjavik's top attractions! It's definitely an important attraction with lots of Icelandic history. The grounds also house a statue to the first Viking said to have discovered America, Leifur Eiríksson. The Nave is open to the public daily. 04 of 06 Mount Esja: Free Views, Trails, Photos Chlaus Lotscher / Getty Images View Map Mount Esja (also called Esjan) is a popular recreational destination found just 6 mi (10 km) north of Reykjavik. The views from Mount Esja will inspire any photographer, while the volcanic mountain range is beautiful to look at. There are hiking trails to the summits of the Pverfellshorn and Kerholakambur. Continue to 5 of 6 below. 05 of 06 Free Flight Price Comparison Alfvan Beem/Wikimedia Commons Have you ever wanted to simply compare the prices from all the big travel websites at once? Expedia lets travelers do just that. No matter where you're going, be smarter than other travelers and compare all those big travel sites easily. 06 of 06 The Norden Voyager Card I know the card isn't absolutely free, but for just a few Euros, you'll get maximum savings everywhere in Reykjavik. The Voyager Card is good for traveler discounts at restaurants, shops in Reykjavik, car rentals, accommodation, beauty salons, book, and music purchases, and lots of other places in Iceland. The Best Museums in Reykjavik Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit