Reykjavik Bike Tours

Reykjavik Bike Tours and Rentals has been showing visitors the city by bike since 2013. Its shop is at Hlésgata 1 by the Old Harbour, open every day from 09:00 to 18:00, and from here it runs guided bike tours, Segway tours and one of the widest rental fleets in the city.

Reykjavik is a compact city with a long coastline, and in a couple of hours on a bike you can cover far more than on foot, from the harbour and the old town to the seafront, the geothermal areas and the green spaces beyond the centre. The scheduled Classic Reykjavik group ride lasts about two and a half hours and is the most popular introduction. Other routes, mostly offered as private tours, include the Coast of Reykjavik, Bike & Bite, which focuses on food stops, the three-and-a-half-hour Nature of Reykjavik ride, and longer road, gravel and mountain bike outings for experienced riders. Segway tours are also available.

If you prefer to explore on your own, the shop rents city bikes, electric bikes, hybrids, mountain bikes including full-suspension and electric models, gravel and road bikes, and children's bikes, trailers and child seats. It also offers bike repairs with a free assessment and support for bikepacking trips around Iceland, including transport and storage.

The guided tours suit couples, families with older children and active travellers who want a different view of the city, and the electric bikes make the hills and headwinds manageable for less experienced riders. Reykjavik weather changes quickly, so wear windproof and waterproof layers and gloves even in summer. Booking ahead is wise in the high season, especially for private tours.

Cycling in Reykjavik is very weather dependent, and wind is often more of a challenge than rain, so check the forecast and choose a shorter route or an electric bike on blustery days. Helmets and locks are worth asking about when you collect your bike, and if you are renting for several days the staff can suggest routes that suit your experience and the conditions.

The shop is on the western side of the Old Harbour, close to the restaurants and whale-watching piers of the harbour. Starting a ride here means you are on the coastal path within a minute, with views across the bay to Mount Esja.