Reykjavik Segway Tour

Reykjavik moves quickly beneath your wheels. This two-hour ride gives you a handy way to cover more ground than a walking tour, while still pausing for the city’s best-known sights, waterfront views, and local stories. You glide along on a self-balancing Segway with a professional guide, stopping at places such as Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa, Lake Tjornin, Hofdi House, and Sun Voyager.

I like the small maximum group of 14, which should make instruction and questions easier than on a large bus tour. I also like the mix of city streets, Faxaflói Bay views, Laugardalur Park, and cultural landmarks. The main catch is the price, $195 per person, which is a serious spend for two hours, and the minimum age of 15 rules out younger children.

The tour has earned a 4.8 rating from 23 reviews, with 96 percent recommending it. Guide George receives repeated praise for his clear teaching, personal approach, and stories about Iceland, while Stefan is described as friendly, funny, and attentive to what the group wanted from the ride. Wear flat-soled shoes, arrive sober, and expect to sign a release waiver before setting off.

Key points to know before you book

• Two hours covers a lot of ground: You can see central Reykjavik, the waterfront, and sights farther out than most walking tours reach.
• George and Stefan get strong praise: Their humor, personal attention, and storytelling are a major part of the experience.
• The route mixes landmarks and open views: Harpa, Hallgrimskirkja, Lake Tjornin, Hofdi House, Sun Voyager, the beach at Ylströndin, and Laugardalur are all part of the wider sightseeing plan.
• Training is included: You receive a safety briefing, helmet, and use of the Segway before riding.
• The price favors convenience: At $195, this makes the most sense if you value speed, a guide, and a broad first look at Reykjavik.
• Age and balance rules matter: You must be at least 15, wear suitable shoes, and feel comfortable balancing on a moving device.

Why a Segway works well in Reykjavik

Reykjavik is compact enough to explore on foot, but its sights are not all packed into one small square. A walking route can cover the center, the harbor, or a park, but reaching several different areas takes time. A Segway lets you link them together during a single outing.

That speed is the chief reason to choose this tour. You can coast through the pretty streets, follow the waterfront, and reach Laugardalur Park without spending the whole morning on foot. The ride is described as easy to operate, but it still requires balance and attention. If you have balancing issues, this is not the right sightseeing tool.

The tour also gives you a moving view of Reykjavik rather than a string of indoor visits. You will see the city from the waterfront, look across Faxaflói Bay toward the mountains, and pass public spaces that show how Reykjavik residents use their city. The guide adds context as you go, so the ride is not simply a fast roll past buildings.

The small group limit helps here. With no more than 14 people, the guide can keep an eye on riders during the early practice period and respond to questions. It also makes the stops feel more manageable than they would with a large crowd.

Starting at Reykjavik Segway Tours

The meeting point is Reykjavik Segway Tours at Hlésgata 01, 101 Reykjavík. The activity ends back at this same point, so you do not need to arrange a separate pickup after the ride.

Your guide provides the Segway, helmet, and safety briefing. That briefing is important even if you have used a Segway before. You need time to understand how the scooter moves, stops, and responds to your weight. A short practice period should also help you decide if the device feels comfortable before the route gets busier or more open.

Wear flat-soled shoes. High heels are specifically discouraged because they make balance harder. You must also be sober to participate, and every rider signs a release waiver. Parents or guardians must travel with their children and sign on their behalf, though the minimum age is 15.

The tour is near public transportation, which makes the meeting point practical for people staying elsewhere in Reykjavik. A mobile ticket is provided, and confirmation arrives at booking.

Hallgrimskirkja gives you a strong first landmark

Hallgrimskirkja is one of Reykjavik’s most recognizable buildings, with a tall, unusual shape that quickly fixes the city in your mind. The tour includes a stop here, and the group may go inside if possible.

The pause is short, about five minutes, so think of this as an introduction rather than a full church visit. If entering is possible, you can take a quick look inside. Admission is not included, so any separate entry cost would be your responsibility.

This is a useful early stop because it gives you a sense of Reykjavik’s modern architectural character. The building is not presented as an isolated attraction. It is one piece of a route that connects churches, public buildings, the harbor, open water, and parks.

Harpa and the city center by scooter

Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre brings the route back toward the cultural and waterfront side of town. The building is known for its striking exterior, and the five-minute stop lets you see it as part of the harbor setting.

Admission is not included, and the tour does not promise an extended interior visit. That is worth keeping in mind if Harpa is high on your list. You are paying for a guided city ride, not a concert hall tour.

The value comes from the connection between speed and orientation. You see Harpa, then continue through other central sights without needing to retrace your steps. For a first day in Reykjavik, this can help you understand where the main public spaces sit in relation to the water.

Lake Tjornin offers a quieter city view

Lake Tjornin provides a change of pace from the larger buildings and waterfront traffic. The stop is brief, but the tour notes the views here, making it a useful place to pause, look around, and hear how the guide connects the lake to Reykjavik.

You should not expect a long lakeside visit. Five minutes is enough for a quick look and a few photographs, but not for a slow walk around the water. Still, the short stop helps vary the ride. You move from major architecture to an open urban view, then continue on the Segway.

This is one of the reasons the tour can work better than a simple point-to-point sightseeing trip. You get several different faces of Reykjavik in one outing, even if no individual stop lasts very long.

Reykjavik City Hall and public life

Reykjavik City Hall is another short stop on the route. As the city’s administrative center, it gives the guide a natural place to discuss civic life, local culture, and the way Reykjavik is organized.

The tour does not include an admission ticket or promise an extended indoor visit. Treat it as a landmark stop, not a formal building tour. The benefit is the explanation you receive while seeing the building in context with the surrounding center.

I appreciate stops like this because they keep the ride from focusing only on postcard views. A city is more than its church, concert hall, and sculpture. Public buildings show how the place functions day to day.

Hofdi House and the Reagan-Gorbachev meeting

Hofdi House carries one of the tour’s most distinctive historical stories. It is associated with the meeting between President Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in October 1986.

The stop lasts about five minutes, so the main reward is the guide’s explanation and the chance to see the house from the route. Admission is not included. The event gives Reykjavik a clear connection to major international politics, and it is the sort of detail that can be easy to miss if you simply ride or walk past.

This is where the guide matters most. A building can look like just another stop until someone explains why it matters. George is repeatedly praised for sharing many stories about Iceland, and Stefan receives similar praise for adding humor and clear explanations. Those skills make brief stops more worthwhile.

Sun Voyager and Faxaflói Bay

Sun Voyager is a famous sculpture set beside the water. The tour pauses so you can see its shape with a broad view behind it, including the bay and, depending on conditions, mountain scenery.

This is likely one of the most rewarding photo stops. The sculpture gives you a strong foreground, while the waterfront opens up behind it. The stop also captures what the Segway format does well: get you to a scenic point without using up the whole tour on the walk there.

Weather can affect the experience. The tour is outdoors, and sea views are never guaranteed to look the same from one day to the next. Still, the waterfront ride is a central feature, and the route is designed to let you enjoy Reykjavik’s coastal setting rather than only its streets.

Ylströndin, Laugardalur, and the wider route

The sightseeing highlights also include Ylströndin beach and Laugardalur Park. These places take you beyond the tightest central area and show a more open side of the capital.

At Ylströndin, you can expect a coastal stop rather than a long beach outing. Food and drinks are not included, and the tour does not describe a meal break, so bring any personal needs with you within the operator’s rules.

Laugardalur adds green space, botanical gardens, and national sports grounds to the route. These sights help explain why the tour is advertised as covering more than a standard walking trip. You are not limited to the central church, lake, and harbor.

The details of the ride between stops are part of the appeal. You coast through Reykjavik instead of sitting in a vehicle, and you get a closer view of ordinary streets and public areas. The pace is fast enough to cover ground, but the guide can stop and tell stories along the way.

What the guides add to the ride

The strongest praise focuses on the guides, especially George and Stefan. George is singled out for being a great instructor and guide, keeping the ride safe while making it personal and stimulating. That balance matters because a Segway tour can be awkward if the instruction is rushed or the guide pays attention only to the strongest riders.

Stefan receives praise for his friendly manner, humor, and ability to respond to what the group wanted from the tour. One account also describes him as attentive and easy to enjoy on a sunny day when the group covered many sights.

You should still view the guide experience as an important variable. The route and equipment are fixed, but the amount of storytelling, humor, and personal attention depends on who leads your departure. The available guide feedback is strong, and it points to a company where the human part of the tour is a major selling point.

Is $195 a fair price?

At $195 per person, this is not a budget sightseeing option. Reykjavik has many ways to see central landmarks without spending that much, especially if you are happy to walk at your own pace.

The price makes more sense if you place value on three things: covering a wider area, having a guide explain what you see, and receiving equipment and safety instruction. You also save the physical effort of walking between distant areas, although you still need to balance and control the Segway.

The tour lasts about two hours. That is enough time for a broad introduction, but not enough for long visits inside Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa, or City Hall. No food or drinks are included, and admission tickets are not included for the listed stops.

I would see this as a premium orientation tour. It works best early in a Reykjavik stay, when you want to learn the shape of the city and decide which places deserve a longer return visit. It is less appealing if you want deep time at each landmark or if you are mainly looking for the cheapest way to see downtown.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it to first-time visitors who want a lively overview and enjoy learning while moving. It is also a good fit if you have limited time in Reykjavik and want to reach the waterfront, central landmarks, and Laugardalur in one outing.

The tour suits people who like a little novelty in their sightseeing. You are not only walking behind a guide or looking through a bus window. You are operating the vehicle yourself, with training and a helmet provided.

It is not suitable for children under 15, people with balancing problems, or anyone who cannot wear practical flat-soled shoes. You also need to be comfortable signing the waiver and riding outdoors for roughly two hours.

The route may appeal to repeat visitors too, especially if you want a different view of familiar sights. The guide’s stories about Iceland and the stop at Hofdi House add more than a simple ride through the center.

Practical booking and cancellation advice

The tour is commonly booked well ahead, with an average booking time of 69 days in advance. That does not guarantee every date will sell out, but it is a useful sign that you should not leave a preferred departure until the last minute.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Inside that 24-hour window, the amount paid is not refunded, and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels, the tour is rescheduled or you receive a refund.

Personal insurance is not included. Most people can participate, but the operator specifically warns against joining if you have balancing issues. Keep your ticket on your phone, wear flat shoes, and allow enough time to reach Hlésgata 01 without rushing into the safety briefing.

Should you book the Reykjavik Segway Tour?

Book it if you want a fast, guided first look at Reykjavik and are willing to pay for convenience, instruction, and a small group. The waterfront views, broad route, and strong guide feedback from George and Stefan make this more than a basic ride around downtown.

Skip it if $195 feels too high for a two-hour activity, if you want long visits inside the landmarks, or if balancing on a Segway sounds uncomfortable. For the right rider, though, it is a fun way to connect Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa, Hofdi House, Lake Tjornin, Sun Voyager, Ylströndin, and Laugardalur without wearing out your feet.

FAQ

How long is the Reykjavik Segway Tour?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes a professional guide, use of a Segway, a helmet, and a safety briefing.

What is not included?

Food and drinks are not included. Admission tickets for listed stops are also not included.

Where does the tour start?

It starts at Reykjavik Segway Tours, Hlésgata 01, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age for the Segway tour is 15 years.

What should I wear?

Flat-soled shoes are recommended for the best balance. High heels are not suitable.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 14 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted.