Explore WWII history in Reykjavik with a 1940’s British Officer. Visit key sites, museums, and ruins while uncovering Iceland’s wartime secrets.
Explore WWII history in Reykjavik with a 1940’s British Officer. Visit key sites, museums, and ruins while uncovering Iceland’s wartime secrets.
- Austurvollur Square - Arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet the World War Two era guide outside Hotel Borg. Look for their distinctive uniform!
- Reykjavik - Begin with a leisurely stroll around central Reykjavik, accompanied by your guide in character as an Entertainment Service Officer, here to amuse the troops and you.
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- Austurvollur Square - Arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet the World War Two era guide outside Hotel Borg. Look for their distinctive uniform!
- Reykjavik - Begin with a leisurely stroll around central Reykjavik, accompanied by your guide in character as an Entertainment Service Officer, here to amuse the troops and you.
- Keiluhollin Oskjuhlid - Visit the abandoned gun emplacements and ruins atop Howitzer Hill, overlooking the airport constructed by the British during their initial occupation of Iceland.
- War and Peace Museum - Discover the remarkable War and Peace Museum, an extensive collection from the war years and beyond, located on the picturesque banks of Whalefjord.
- Hvalfjörður - Investigate the remnants of military bases in this stunning fjord, once bustling with ships, submarines, and thousands of soldiers, now a haven of peace.
- Austurvollur Square - Conclude your journey back at the starting point in the heart of Reykjavik’s historic old town.

- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
Begin with a leisurely walk around the heart of Reykjavik, guided by an Entertainment Service Officer who is here to amuse the troops, along with yourself.
Using historical films and images, travel back in time to explore why the Nazis were so interested in Iceland, why the British chose to invade, why the Americans followed suit, and how Icelandic…
Begin with a leisurely walk around the heart of Reykjavik, guided by an Entertainment Service Officer who is here to amuse the troops, along with yourself.
Using historical films and images, travel back in time to explore why the Nazis were so interested in Iceland, why the British chose to invade, why the Americans followed suit, and how Icelandic culture was affected by foreign influences.
Next, drive to the remnants of fortifications before visiting The War & Peace Museum, located on the picturesque banks of Hvalfjordur (Whale fjord), which was the most crucial harbor in the North Atlantic during WW2.
Afterwards, enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you visit sites like the oldest still-operational quonset hut (1942 American barracks), and the ruins of the bases at Hvammsvik and Hvitanes, before returning to Reykjavik.
- The remaining hours will be allotted for the travel time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.