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The World of Icelandic Music: Audio-Guided Exhibition at Harpa Concert Hall

Operated by The World of Icelandic Music

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Duration:45 minutes

Travel by:Other / Non-Travel

Difficulty:Easy

Meeting point:Harpa, Reykjavík

About this experience

The World of Icelandic Music is an audio-guided immersive exhibition just inside the main entrance of Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík. Follow over a thousand years of Icelandic music history, from the chanted rímur of long winter nights to the birth of the national anthem in 1874 and the breakthrough year of 1930.

Archive recordings, original soundscapes and striking visuals bring the story to life. Flip through the TV channels of the 1980s, the decade when all eyes turned to Iceland, and meet the artists who carried Icelandic music far beyond the island's shores: The Sugarcubes with Björk, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men and Laufey.

Then test your conducting skills with a filmed performance by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.

Based on an original Icelandic script by acclaimed author Þórarinn Eldjárn, with original music by Úlfur Eldjárn. Self-paced, indoors and approx. 45 minutes.

● Duration ~ 45 minutes, self-paced
● Multilingual audio guide
● Interactive conducting game with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra
● Wheelchair accessible
● Family friendly
● Indoors, perfect on any weather day

Highlights

-Best of Reykjavík - Attractions & Museums

Places you may visit

Reykjavík City — Capital Region

What's included

Ticket price includes admission to the World of Icelandic Music exhibition and audio guide equipment. General entry to Harpa Concert and Conference Hall is free.

Good to know

Accessibility

The World of Icelandic Music welcomes guests of all ages and abilities. Please view these accessibility guidelines to learn more about the guest services available in Harpa Concert Hall. The exhibition is wheelchair accessible and easy to navigate.

Restroom Access

Harpa’s restrooms normally charge a fee, but guests of The World of Icelandic Music receive a free restroom ticket. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

Parking & Public Transport

24-hour underground parking is available at Harpa, and guests requiring special access can request a P-badge for disabled parking free of charge.

Guest drop-off at Harpa's main entrance is on ground level, and the World of Icelandic Music is located just inside Harpa's front door.

Harpa Concert Hall is centrally located and is very easy to access by any mode of transport. See Harpa's guidelines on Transportation and Accessibility .

Read more about nearby public transportation.

Getting to The World of Icelandic Music

Finding your way to Harpa is easy! Check out their handy guide on how to get there.

Meeting point

Harpa, Reykjavík

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Austurbakki, Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavík

Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Operated by

The World of Icelandic Music

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

45 minutes

Where does the tour start?

Harpa, Reykjavík, Reykjavík

Is hotel pickup available?

No — guests must make their own way to the meeting point.

Is there a minimum age?

This tour is suitable for all ages.

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Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice,

Tour operator

The World of Icelandic Music

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Icelandic company — GoIceTravel is based in Iceland
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