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The Icelandic Women Walking Tour in Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland, Europe
$356.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Icelandic Women Walking Tour in Reykjavik offers a captivating look at the city's history, culture, and the remarkable women who have influenced its development. This 3-hour walking tour takes you through iconic landmarks while sharing the inspiring stories of Icelandic women who have made a lasting impact.
- 🏛️ Begin at the settlement monument, discussing the vital role women played during Viking and Settlement times.
- 🏛️ Visit the Parliament House (Althingishus) to explore the historical role of women in politics since the establishment of the Alþingi, one of the world's first parliaments.
- 🏢 Stop at Reykjavik City Hall to learn about original women settlers like Audur the Deepminded, who contributed to Iceland’s foundation.
- 🌅 Enjoy breathtaking views at Lake Tjornin, surrounded by birdlife and artwork, including a sculpture garden named "The Pearl Necklace" honoring Icelandic female sculptors.
- 👩🦰 Reflect at the memorial site for Bríeti Bjarnhéðinsdóttur, one of Iceland's first suffragettes, celebrating women's rights and empowerment.
- 🛍️ Stroll down Laugavegur, Reykjavik's main shopping street, named after the route women took to wash laundry in geothermal pools.
- 🍰 Savor small sweet tastings of Icelandic treats as you explore the city’s culinary delights.
- ⛪ Visit Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland's iconic church, and learn about the significance of women in Icelandic religion, including the chance to ascend the belltower for stunning views.
- 🧶 Discover beautiful handcrafts at Handprjónasambandið (The Handknitters Association of Iceland) along Skolavordustigur.
- 🍷 Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beer, schnapps, or coffee during the tour, enhancing your experience with local flavors.
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The Icelandic Women Walking Tour in Iceland
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- A glass of wine, beer, schnapps or simply great coffee
- Gratuities are not included but always welcomed
Meeting point
Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.
Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back
Return details
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We start our journey at a fitting place, the monument of the settlement of Iceland. Discuss the role of women at Viking & Settlement times
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Parliament House (Althingishus)Our next stop is the Parliament building and there we have the opportunity of discussing the role of women in politics since the establishment of Alþingi (Arguably the first Parliament in the world)
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Reykjavik City HallOur next stop is Reykjavik City Hall, where we have the opportunity of learning about some of the original women settlers of Iceland, like Audur the Deepminded
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Lake TjorninThe beautiful view overlooking the Reykjavik pond, the birdlife and the artwork surrounding it.
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Lake TjorninThere is a nice area by the pond where sculptures made by Icelandic women are the center pieces. This small sculpture garden bears the name "The Pearl Necklace" and is to remember the original Icelandic sculpturists.
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The Mother's garden, as the name implies was primarly intended for mother with their children
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Vatnsberinn (Water Carrier)The Water Carrier sculpture is a wonderful reminder of the hardwork that women have done in the past.
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A memorial site for Bríeti Bjarnhéðinsdóttur. In memory of the first suffragettes in Iceland
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LaugavegurIt's fitting that the main shopping street of Reykjavik is name Laugavegur, Pool road as the women carried laundry from old town Reykjavik to wash them in the geothermal pools at Laugardalur (hot spring valley).
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Taste Of IcelandThere is time for small sweet Icelandic tastings on our tour
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HallgrimskirkjaThe main landmark of Iceland is worth visiting, and of course the role of women in Icelandic religion. We take advantage of the opportunity to visit the belltower, which offers spectacular views of Reykjavik. Did you know that 2 out of 3 church bells bear women's names?
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SkolavordustigurWe have several possible stops on this street, for example to look at the beautiful handcraft at Handprjónasambandið (The Handknitters Accociation of Iceland).
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The Icelandic Women Walking Tour in Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland, Europe
$356.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!