Reykjavík in 1 Day for Seniors - Original Icelandic manuscripts and sagas
In Collaboration with Árnastofnun. Updated on February 20, 2026.
Manuscript exhibition in Edda. Visitors view Icelandic manuscripts including sagas and poems, and explore related texts, touch screens, videos and readings. The exhibition examines creation, cross‑cultural influences and the continuing creative life of the Icelandic language.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Árnastofnun, inspired by the tour World in Words. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Original Icelandic manuscripts and sagas
- Interactive displays, readings and videos
- On-site museum shop and café; free lockers and Wi‑Fi
Itinerary
Day 1
Guided self-led visit inside Edda to view the World in Words exhibition. Facilities available at arrival include the museum shop, ticket office, café (weekday lunch service), restrooms, cloak-room and lockers; staff can provide the Wi‑Fi code.
What to expect
Enter through the main entrance to the museum shop and ticket office. From there you can locate the café (weekday lunch is served), restrooms, cloak-room and free lockers. Inside the exhibition view original manuscripts, use touch screens, watch videos and listen to readings. Take time to sit in the gallery seating to rest when needed.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start to collect tickets at the ticket office and store coats or bags in the free lockers.
- Ask staff at the ticket office for the free Wi‑Fi code if you need to check maps or read exhibit notes on a device.
- Café serves lunch on weekdays—allow extra time after the 50‑minute visit if you prefer a sit-down break in the on-site café.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 3 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Seniors |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Culture |
