
Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour worth booking?
Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour is a 3-hour experience in Reykjavik, Iceland, from $6 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (12)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $6 per person
The Best Way to Discover Reykjavik: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a warm drink in a cozy downtown cafe or a stroll through the Old Harbor and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Sun Voyager, Harpa, National Gallery, Culture House, Parliament House, Reykjavik Cathedral, City Hall, Aurora Reykjavik, Lake Tjornin, and Rainbow Street.
What you get
About this experience
The Best Way to Discover Reykjavik: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a warm drink in a cozy downtown cafe or a stroll through the Old Harbor and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Sun Voyager, Harpa, National Gallery, Culture House, Parliament House, Reykjavik Cathedral, City Hall, Aurora Reykjavik, Lake Tjornin, and Rainbow Street.
What's included
Included
- Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
Not included
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees
- Max 15 people per booking in Reykjavík. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Reykjavik
Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, zh-CN, it, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- World City Trail
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes (layers are best for Iceland!) and comfortable walking shoes.
- Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is our only official support channel.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Scavenger hunt a fail for us
Unfortunately, we couldn't get the app to work properly so we're unable to do the scavenger hunt. It loaded the first stop then wouldn't let us do the clue or answer at all and wouldn't load the next stop
Response from the operator: That's a pity, it is very easy to set it up and any issues may occur (usually connection issues), we always solve them in 10 seconds on worldcitytrai.com/chat. Hope to see you again soon in another city or the same city.
via Tripadvisor
Fun very cost friendly activity for the family
We did this little tour the day we arrived in iceland. Very interactive and kept the kids attention. Very easy to navigate. Great little taste of Reykjavik!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! 😊 A great taste of Reykjavik on your first day that kept the kids engaged — that's exactly the experience we want to create for families! We hope to welcome you all on another adventure in a different city soon! 🗺️
via Viator
Good value for money
It was a great way to wander around the city and learning about the history as you went. Fun as well and do it at your pace.
Response from the operator: 😊 Thanks so much, Jon! We’re delighted you enjoyed wandering around Reykjavík, learning about its history along the way, and having fun at your own pace. We hope to welcome you in another city soon! 🗺️
via Viator
Fantastic
Fantastic, such a great experience at a cheap cost to explore reyjkavik. Really enjoyed it and highly reccommend to anyone
Response from the operator: 😊 Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring Reykjavík with us and found the experience both fun and great value. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you in another city soon! 🗺️
via Tripadvisor
A good way to see the sites at your own pace
This was a fun way to get to get to see some of the sites of Reykjavik and see a bit of the history at a pace which suited us. We ambled the ~4 mile route, with a number of non-scavenger hunt stops, over a 6 hour period. Enjoyment is unsurprisingly quite weather dependent.
Response from the operator: 😊 Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Reykjavík at your own pace, taking time for extra stops, and discovering the city’s history along the way. Six hours sounds like a wonderfully relaxed way to enjoy the route, especially with time for your own discoveries too. We hope to welcome you in another city soon! 🗺️
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by World City Trail, who run 99 experiences we rank across 96 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.3.
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Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Reykjavik.
How much does Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Reykjavik usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Reykjavik is not rushed.
Is Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Reykjavik, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Reykjavik can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Reykjavik and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Reykjavik within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Reykjavik?
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On Outty we rank every Reykjavik experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland, Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive, Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Reykjavik?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Included: Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app; World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create"; Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops; Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of read; and 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support availabl. Not included: Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want; Entrance fees; and Max 15 people per booking in Reykjavík. For larger groups, make multiple bookings. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Dutch and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Reykjavik. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Across 12 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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