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City exploration game
Highlights of Reykjavík: Viking Trails!
4.31Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 110 min 3.1 km Reykjavík App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
The main attractions of the city can be enjoyed while exploring the game. Taking stops along the road is good, should that be desired.
Reykjavík boasts a wealth of historical sites, and the storyteller has dedicated a great deal of time and energy to crafting a humorous fictional narrative from the thrilling Viking Age.
I hope the overall experience brings you joy and love for my city!
Reykjavík boasts a wealth of historical sites, and the storyteller has dedicated a great deal of time and energy to crafting a humorous fictional narrative from the thrilling Viking Age.
I hope the overall experience brings you joy and love for my city!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
First-time visitors on a short stay or stopover get Reykjavík's main sights in one walk, from Hallgrímskirkja and Rainbow Street to Austurvöllur and the Hafnarhús art museum, all tied together by a funny fictional Viking Age story. Couples and families with school-age children will enjoy the puzzles over about two hours and 3.1 km. Anyone wanting a live guide to quiz about Viking history should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
You will explore the main attractions and locations in the heart of Reykjavík.
The starting point is in front of the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja (Halgríms-church) gazing over the city.
Many of the town's greatest eateries and pubs may be found near the end, which is also where the main street is and the harbor is very nearby.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.31 / 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
Aðalstræti 15, 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 Johann Hrafn.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Johann Hrafn
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
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does this walk cover the main highlights of Reykjavík?
Yes. In walking order you visit Hallgrímskirkja, Rainbow Street, the Statue of Ingólfur Arnarson, the Icelandic Penis Museum, Hafnarhús (Reykjavík Art Museum), Austurvöllur, the Old Parliament's Garden, IÐNÓ Culture House, Hljómskálinn Pavilion, the Mysterious Sitting Man and Fógetagarður. At each place the app tells its story and sets a puzzle.
Does the route include Rainbow Street?
Yes. Rainbow Street is the second stop, reached right after you start at Hallgrímskirkja. The app leads you there on your phone, tells you about the street and gives you a puzzle to solve using what you see around you.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
You start at Hallgrímskirkja and finish at Fógetagarður, the Sheriff's square, so it does not end where it began. The route is 3.1 km and most players take about two hours, walking and puzzles included. You can pause for a break and continue later.
Is there a Viking theme to the walk?
Yes. The storyteller has written a humorous fictional narrative set in the Viking Age that runs through the whole route, linking stops such as the Statue of Ingólfur Arnarson. It is meant to be light and funny rather than a dry history lesson.
Is it good for kids, and can we play as a group?
It is tagged family friendly and suits school-age children who can manage about two hours on foot and enjoy puzzles. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, and you start whenever you like with no time slot to book. The route passes the Icelandic Penis Museum, which some parents like to know beforehand.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover Reykjavík
Highlights of Reykjavík: Viking Trails! is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Hallgrímskirkja and finishes at Fógetagarður over 3.1 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 110 min; 3.1 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.
