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Which are the Best Towns in Iceland?

No two trips to Iceland are the same. With so many natural wonders to see and awe-inspiring landscapes to explore, but with time constraints to...
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Whale Meat in Iceland

There is a long history of whaling and eating whale meat in Iceland. Whale hunting began in Iceland as early as the 12th century, and...
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Pick-Up Locations for Private Walking Tours

When you choose a private tour with Your Friend in Reykjavik, you get a more intimate tour with the possibility of a walking pick-up. If...
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Horse Meat in Iceland

Finding horse meat in Iceland to eat can be difficult outside the regular slaughtering seasons (in the fall and winter). The most common things to...
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Join us on a Christmas Walking Tour

Christmas is the most magical time in the world. We here at Your Friend in Reykjavik at least think so. Your Friend in Reykjavik offers...
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A Visit to The Phallological Museum of Iceland

Experience the unique The Phallological Museum of Iceland – Icelandic Penis Museum with Your Friend in Reykjavik, Valur. This is the only museum in the...
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Reykjavik Artwork Walk Around The Pond

On this Reykjavik Artwork Walk Around the Pond, you will get to know many of Iceland’s most important sculptors. Reykjavík has a lot of outdoor...
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Boiled Bread (Soðið brauð)

Boiled bread, often eaten with hangikjöt, is most common in North Iceland, even if it has spread a bit in recent years. It is simple...
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The Best Museums Outside Reykjavik’s Center

There are, of course, many museums outside of downtown Reykjavik and we wouldn’t want you to miss any of them. Check out this list of...
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The Best Museums in Downtown Reykjavik

Icelanders may be few, but what we lack in population size we make up for with our numerous museums. We love our museums, just like...
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Now I should laugh if I were not dead!

Icelanders did not only tell tales of the supernatural but also of outlaws and Icelandic comedy tales. The following story is rather silly, and the...
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Katla’s Dream

Katla’s Dream is a typical and fun elf-tale. It is written from a very old narrative poem in the meter style used in Eddaic poetry....
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Harpa

Private 7-Hour Airport Transfer & Tour

Enchanting waterfall landscape next to Kirkjufell

3 Days In Iceland : Reykjavik, Golden Circle & The South Coast

A picture of Gullfoss, one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland.

2 Days in Iceland – Golden Circle & The South Coast

South Coast Tour & Glacier Hike

Whale Watching Adventure by Speedboat

Luxurious Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavik

Hunt the Northern Lights via Cruise Ship

Glacier Hike Discovery on Vatnajokull

Explore the Ice Caves of Vatnajökull