Discover the key to Reykjavik
4.5833 Reviews71 people have played this questDiscover 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.
How many are playing?
Unlock · €12.99Live in Reykjavík? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
13
It will take you
81-111 mins
You will walk
3420 steps
Total distance
2.6 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Tall church on the hill whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 13 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at The key to Reykjavík and see where you land on the Reykjavík leaderboard.
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
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Reykjavík College
Sculpture garden behind Hnitbjörg
Tall church on the hill
Ratings and Reviews
33 ratings
Krystian Wawrzynek
Gus&Lex
Johannes Kaulmann
Mizui Leo
Kristína Dzivá
A note from Reykviking
“Living for decades in old part of Reykjavik I am passionate about the area and its history. I have research part of its history for a book, written about it as a journalist and worked for a development company of Reykjavik Municipality. The games are a nice way to share this passion with guests.”
The mission: Your story in Reykjavík
Beat the best: Top Reykjavík explorers
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
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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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.
