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Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk With a Viking
Delve into Viking history and heritage in the Icelandic capital on this Reykjavik walking tour. Follow your guide through the streets and parks of Reykjavik, and gain insight into the city’s strong Viking influences. Discover top city attractions including the Harpa concert hall and Hallgrímskirkja Church, and pick up insider tips
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Capital | Reykjavik |
Currency | Icelandic Krona (ISK / kr) |
Language | Icelandic |
Timezone | UTC |
Current time | 11:23pm |
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1 USD | |
1 EUR | |
Population | 339,747 |
Phone prefix | +354 |
Driving side | right |
Ambulance | 112 |
Fire | 112 |
Police | 112 |
Voltage | 230 V |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Socket types | C, F |