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City exploration game

Discover the key to Reykjavik

4.59Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 96 min 2.6 km Reykjavík App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Go on a quest around old Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital. 

Discover layer after layer of exciting history by following clues and solving challenges, while visiting picturesque squares, major landmarks and hidden gems. 

Your quest is to uncover the key to Reykjavik and connect to the city in a new way. Are you ready to become a local “Reykvíkingur” (a native of Reykjavik)? Join the quest.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Get ready to get snap photos of some of Reykjavik’s most picturesque locations

  • Discover the first hospital, the first parliament, the first prison, the first school, the first farm and the hidden stories of these locations

  • Piece together the story of Reykjavik and understand the heart of the city

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.59 / 5

34 player ratings

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Reykjavík

A · Start

Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

B · Finish

Vesturgata 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Reykviking.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Reykviking

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

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Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4

Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4

Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
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Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
  • No attractions ticket(s) required

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN REYKJAVÍK

Explore Reykjavík through discover the key to Reykjavik

Discover the key to Reykjavik is a Reykjavík self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture.

Tall church on the hill is the starting point and The key to Reykjavík is the finish for this 2.6 km city route, which includes 13 challenges. The page specifically identifies Reykjavík College, Sculpture garden behind Hnitbjörg and Tall church on the hill along the experience. Practical fit: 2.6 km route; Typical duration: 96 minutes; 13 location-based challenges; Playable in English.

The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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