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Uncomfortable Iceland — Alternative History Tour
Miðborg
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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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Iceland has a great story. Brave settlers, honest politics, a beacon of equality, innocent people living with dramatic nature. Every other tour in Reykjavík will be happy to tell you that story. This is not that tour. Uncomfortable Iceland is a history walk through central Reykjavík for those who want to understand the real history behind Iceland's carefully curated national identity. Led by a local professional historian and experienced storyteller, this walk systematically picks apart the myths, half-truths and deliberate silences that make up the official version of Icelandic history. No prior knowledge of Icelandic history is required. You just need to be curious and open to having your ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Ingólfur Arnarson
Our meeting point is by the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson on Arnarhóll, in the center of Reykjavík. The statue is easily visible from Lækjargata. Look for the Uncomfortable Iceland logo. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled start time.
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Uncomfortable Iceland — Alternative History Tour
Miðborg
About
Iceland has a great story. Brave settlers, honest politics, a beacon of equality, innocent people living with dramatic nature. Every other tour in Reykjavík will be happy to tell you that story. This is not that tour. Uncomfortable Iceland is a history walk through central Reykjavík for those who want to understand the real history behind Iceland's carefully curated national identity. Led by a local professional historian and experienced storyteller, this walk systematically picks apart the myths, half-truths and deliberate silences that make up the official version of Icelandic history. No prior knowledge of Icelandic history is required. You just need to be curious and open to having your ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Ingólfur Arnarson
Our meeting point is by the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson on Arnarhóll, in the center of Reykjavík. The statue is easily visible from Lækjargata. Look for the Uncomfortable Iceland logo. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled start time.
Return
Bríetarbrekka
Itinerary
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Ingólfur Arnarson
Meet Iceland's most famous Viking. The story we tell about him — and the story we don't.
15 minutes
2
Central Bank of Iceland
Iceland became a global symbol of standing up to the banks in 2008. The myth is inspiring but the reality is much more uncomfortable.
15 minutes
3
Old Harbour
Jewish refugees turned away and state sponsored racism. The Icelanders who collaborated with the Nazis — and the government that brought them home. Whaling and fishing. Iceland's most contentious industry and one of its most complicated history.
30 minutes
4
Cathedral of Christ the King
Faith, power and the criminalisation of desire. From the Lutheran Reformation to modern scandals. Church and state is not a simple story here.
15 minutes
5
Austurvollur Square
Iceland was a Danish colony. But the story Icelanders tell about that relationship is more complicated than victimhood.
15 minutes
6
Hljomskalagarour Park
Meet one of the most famous Icelanders you've never heard of. His sculptures are in the world's greatest museums. Iceland hid him in a park corner.
