Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Akureyri City walk with local food tasting is the perfect tour to get to know the town. Welcome to Akureyri, a charming city nestled in the stunning landscapes of northern Iceland. Embark on a captivating 3-hour city tour, beginning at the Hof Cultural Center or Akureyri Cruiseship Port. As we step into the heart of Akureyri, your knowledgeable guide will paint a vivid picture of the city’s storied past, from its humble beginnings as a trading post to its emergence as a bustling cultural hub. Discover hidden gems and historic landmarks tucked away in the city center as we meander through its quaint streets. Our journey continues with a stop at a local restaurant, where you’ll have the opport...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We offer the chance to taste a local beer during the tour. Minimum age to consumer alcohol in Iceland is 20 years. No one under 20 years old will be served alcohol on this tour.
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Laufásgata 1
Meet us at Akureyri Port. We have a fixed meeting point in the area, located only about 100m from main cruise ports. We have a meeting point flag located outside the building at Laufásgata 1. From there we walk to the City Center. The walking distance is 600m and takes about 8-10 minutes.
Return
Itinerary
1
Hof Cultural and Conference Center
We start the tour here and introduce the schedule and route. We go over the main highlights of the tour and tell you about our town. You will learn the heart-shaped streetlights, among other things.
20 minutes
2
Ráðhústorg
The City Center Square. Your guide will tell you the story of the origin of the town, how it started and how it's going. He will also give you tips on shopping for souvenirs among other things.
20 minutes
3
Sail / by Jón Gunnar Árnason
A beautiful sculpture on the Akureyri Oceanfront. Perfect location for a nice photo of our picturesque fjord. Your guide will tell you how we rely on the ocean for survival up here by the arctic circle
20 minutes
4
Samkomuhúsið
The local Theatre, built by the community in 1906 as a community house. A great viewpoint and the perfect place to learn about the rich cultural history of our town. The town has the only professional theatre house outside Reykjavik.
40 minutes
5
Hafnarstraeti
Local restaurant were we taste the highlights of the local cuisine. Fish, lamb, locally brewed beer and potatoes are the cornerstone of the Iceland diet. Preserved by salting or fermentation to last the harsh winter.
1 hour
6
Kaupvangsstræti
We end the tour by "The Art Canyon", a canyon located in the city center, with galleries and workshops. The area used to be the industrial hub of the area from the start of the 19th Century.
20 minutes
City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri
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Akureyri City walk with local food tasting is the perfect tour to get to know the town. Welcome to Akureyri, a charming city nestled in the stunning landscapes of northern Iceland. Embark on a captivating 3-hour city tour, beginning at the Hof Cultural Center or Akureyri Cruiseship Port. As we step into the heart of Akureyri, your knowledgeable guide will paint a vivid picture of the city’s storied past, from its humble beginnings as a trading post to its emergence as a bustling cultural hub. Discover hidden gems and historic landmarks tucked away in the city center as we meander through its quaint streets. Our journey continues with a stop at a local restaurant, where you’ll have the opport...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We offer the chance to taste a local beer during the tour. Minimum age to consumer alcohol in Iceland is 20 years. No one under 20 years old will be served alcohol on this tour.
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Laufásgata 1
Meet us at Akureyri Port. We have a fixed meeting point in the area, located only about 100m from main cruise ports. We have a meeting point flag located outside the building at Laufásgata 1. From there we walk to the City Center. The walking distance is 600m and takes about 8-10 minutes.
