A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Vik i Myrdal Village
- 0.7–1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Iceland’s tiny Vík í Mýrdal village exists in the shadows of one of the country’s most dangerous volcanoes. On this leisurely self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll through its compact village center, past modern attractions that showcase Iceland’s volcanic heritage, to the dramatic black coastline where folklore and geology collide. Starting at the red-roofed hillside Vík í Mýrdal Church (Víkurkirkja) that doubles as an evacuation point during volcanic emergencies, you’ll head into the heart of Iceland’s southernmost village. Along the way, I’ll share both personal connections to the area and fascinating insights into how nature has shaped life here for centuries.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
The lovely church of Vik is the startpoint of the tour. The church is normally not open for the public, and entrance is not included in the tour.
We'll also pass by the Lava Show, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry itself is not included in this tour.
We'll also pass by the unique Halldorskaffi.
We'll also pass by the Zipline Iceland, that might give you a rush hanging under a steel wire. However, entry to the ziplines itself is not included in this tour.
We also pass by Skaftfellingur Museum, but entrance is not included in the tour.
The tour passes by the restaurant and brewery - a lovely part of Icelandic beer history. Entry to the restaurant is not included.
The tour concludes at the lovely black beach at Vik.
In front of you throughout the tour is the Reynisdrangar sea stack. A great view while you walk.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at Vik i Myrdal Church. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
How it compares in Vík
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 97 experiences we list in Vík.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 67 of 97.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vík
Vík í Mýrdal is a small village on Iceland's south coast beside black sand, sea stacks and puffin cliffs, with a glacier-capped volcano above.
Vík í Mýrdal is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, set on a green slope above a long beach, with a small red-roofed church on the hill. The Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, which covers the Katla volcano, fills the horizon to the north, and the sea stacks of Reynisdrangar rise out of the water off the beach.
Top-ranked sights in Vík: Reynisfjara Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Mýrdalsjökull Glacier.
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