In Transit Blog: A New, Eclectic Tour of Reykjavik

Written By Unknown on Senin, 23 Juni 2014 | 17.35

Have a layover in Iceland, but not sure what to do? There's a new walking tour aimed at introducing travelers — particularly those on stopovers in Iceland — to the locals' side of Reykjavik.

Audur Osp, founder of the I Heart Reykjavik blog, recently began walking tours of the same name. Ms. Osp promises to show visitors a secret side of the city not found in guidebooks, while also introducing tourists to Icelandic history and culture.

"My blog, which I've been writing for three years now, is hugely popular because it offers real and honest information about traveling in Iceland in a humorous way," she said. "I've tried to use that as my guiding light with the tours, too."

Stops at Reykjavik's more well-known landmarks, such as Hallgrimskirkja Church, Arnarholl and the Einar Jonsson Sculpture Garden, are enthusiastically supported by historical tidbits about pirate kidnappings, self-proclaimed kings and art-inclined ravens.

"Locals-only" highlights could include a stroll through an off-the-map residential area to check out Reykjavik's burgeoning street art scene, or a visit to Puffin Coffee, a charity shop run out of a man's kitchen window. The itinerary is flexible depending on special requests or Iceland's unpredictable weather, she said.

The daily, two- to three-hour, small group tours (6000 Icelandic kronor per person, about $54,  or 5000 kronor, or $45, per person if reserved online) are licensed by the Icelandic Tourist Board, and are limited to 12 people. Private walking tours (29,000 or 25,000 kronor) and three- to four-hour private photo tours (35,000 kronor) also are available.

"My main objective is for people to feel like they know the city a bit better after they do my tour," Ms. Osp said. "I'm just someone who loves where they live and wants to share that love."

Reservations are available at www.tours.iheartreykjavik.net or by calling 354-854-4476.


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