Reykjavík Imagine Peace Tower Tour One-day tour

Description

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s continuing campaign for world peace. The tour unites history, art and nature and is set on the beautiful island of Viðey, mere minutes from Reykjavík by boat.

Duration:
Approx. 2 hours. 
Daily departures:
10 Oct-8 Dec at 20:00 
Extra departures:
21, 22, 27, 28 & 30 Dec at 18:00
31 Dec at 16:00
18 Feb at 20:00
20-26 Mar at 21:00

Meet us at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík where the ferry takes you to the serene island of Viðey. On this 2 hr. guided walking tour, you will learn all about the Imagine Peace Tower, the island's important trading history, artwork and nature. The Reykjavík skyline and its surrounding area is not to be missed and if lucky, you might even get a chance to see the northern lights appear overhead!

The tower is illuminated 1 hr. after sunset until midnight from 9 October until 8 December (John Lennon's birthday and day of demise). From Winter Solstice the beam can be seen lighting up the night sky into the morning of a New Year, as well as on Yoko Ono's birthday and in the week of Spring Equinox. The ever-changing weather conditions on the island impact the strength, intensity and brilliance of the tower.

Yoko Ono chose Iceland to host the monument as it does not have an army and is considered one of the most peaceful countries in the world. The country's use of geothermal energy played a big part too as the tower is powered by sustainable resources.

Watch a live stream of the Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey island as seen from Skarfabakki pier in Reykjavík.

Please contact us directly for group bookings via tel: 533-5055 or at videy@elding.is.

What´s Included

• Personal live guidance
• Hot Chocolate
• Icelandic twisted doughnut
• Flashlight (if needed)
• Crampons (if needed)
• Return ferry from Old Harbour

What to bring

Please be sure to dress according to weather! We recommend sturdy footwear, thermal garments, as well as a hat and gloves. We will provide flashlights and crampons if needed.

Additional information

Departure schedule:
10 Oct - 8 Dec (on Fri+Sun) at 20:00
21, 22, 27, 28 & 30 Dec at 18:00
31 Dec at 16:00
18 Feb at 20:00
20-26 Mar at 21:00

This is a small group tour that requires decent weather and a minimum number of participants in order to operate. In case of a cancellation, we will contact you as soon as possible, but advise you to check our website for updates.

Keep in mind that due to certain terrain challenges, the tour is not advisable for young children or individuals with limited mobility.

The wishing well can be seen (albeit unlit) during regular Viðey ferry operating hours. It is situated on a platform on Heimaey (Home Island), right behind Sjónarhóll hill. While the tower is not lit during the day, the beam can be seen lighting up the night sky from the shores of Reykjavík in the evenings.