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Self-Guided Tour of Ísafjörður: Art, History, and Architecture

4.5(30)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 30 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
Self-Guided Tour of Ísafjörður: Art, History, and Architecture

About this activity

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Ísafjörður. On this self-guided audio tour, separate fact from fiction in this town shaped by its seafaring past. Ísafjörður, meaning ‘the fjord of ice,’ has a rich fishing history that continues to shape the region. Discover outdoor artworks like the bronze Seaman’s Monument and the 3D Crosswalk, and explore garages where local artists exhibit. Visit historical sites such as the old hospital, Sjúkrahúsið, and learn about the annual downtown skiing competition. In Jónsgarður Park, capture a photo with the famous Whalebone Arch. This tour showcases how the sea has influenced livelihoods and living standards in Iceland’s Westfjords region.

What's included

  • ✓Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • ✓The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • ✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • ✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

  • ✕Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
  • ✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour starts at Westfjord History Museum.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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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