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City exploration game
Discover the key to Reykjavik
4.59Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 96 min 2.6 km Reykjavík App-guided
Play in
EnglishGerman
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.
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.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
History-minded travellers, couples and families with older children get the stories behind old Reykjavík: the gods' district, the old morgue, the old prison and a window down to the first farm, over about two hours and 2.6 km of clue-solving. Pick something else if you want a live guide to question, or if two hours outdoors on foot is too much for your group.
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
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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.
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
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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.
1 / 4
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
4 / 4
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
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the tall church on the hill and finishes at the stop called The key to Reykjavík, so it does not end where it began. Along the way you pass the sculpture garden behind Hnitbjörg, Baldurstorg, the Parliament House and Fógetagarður, the Sheriff's garden and old graveyard.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take just under two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 2.6 km through old Reykjavík. You can pause at any point and continue later, so there is time for a coffee stop.
Is it suitable for children?
It is tagged as family friendly and works best for older children who enjoy history and puzzles. Clues are set in what is in front of you at each stop, from the governor's house to the statue of the settler, and the route takes around two hours on foot.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together on the same route. There is no time slot to book and no group to join: start whenever you like. No attraction tickets are needed for any of the stops.
Can we do it in the evening?
The route is open 24 hours a day, but it is better in daylight, when the clues around the squares, gardens and buildings are easier to spot. The whole quest is played outdoors, so dress for the Reykjavík weather.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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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, German.
