Photos Anna Björk
A JOURNEY IS LIKE MARRIAGE
THE CERTAIN WAY TO BE WRONG IS TO THINK YOU CONTROL IT
John Steinbeck.
REYKJAVÍK BIKE - Partner profile
►Our philosophy
We won't just show you the essential 'must-see' sights of Iceland's capital; we'll tell you the stories that bring these places to life!
Our guides love the city and its remarkable history. We understand that a great tour is more than just a history lesson. That's why we work to weave amusing Reykjavik anecdotes and stories into an unforgettable historical street performance destined to be a highlight of your visit!
Stefan & Ursula
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See and experience places you would otherwise miss on foot or travelling by bus
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Meet a local resident who knows the ins and outs of the city and brings the places to life
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Get to know some of Reykjavik's past and present history explained by a local expert
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Enjoy Reykjavik's parks and back roads only locals know
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Make the most of your stay in Reykjavik
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Small groups
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Comfortable, high quality bikes
►Great quote:
It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.
- Ernest Hemingway
The founders
► Ursula Spitzbart - German, English, Icelandic
Ursula was born and raised in Nürnberg in Germany but has lived in Reykjavik since 2003 and speaks Icelandic fluently. Her educational background is in home economics and nutrition but she is most passionate about travel and meeting people.
Ursula worked for several years at the Technische Universität München-Weihenstephan University in Bavaria. Later she pursued her life-long dream to become a tourist guide. Ursula then led several tours for the German tour operator Rotel Tours in Scotland over a period of four years.
Ursula's first book, Between Light and Darkness, the Every Day Adventures in Iceland, was published in March 2009 in German by Dryas in Germany. Book comments. Second edition - April 2010.
► Stefan Helgi Valsson - Icelandic and English
Stefan was born in Iceland but has lived in the Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. His educational background is in tourism, education, journalism and public administration but he is most passionate about guiding and training tourist guides in Iceland.
Stefan has worked as a tourist guide and driver / guide since 1988. He has worked for several tour operators and travel agencies in Africa and Iceland, including National Geographic, Vantage, Carlson Wagonlit, Kuoni, Travelsphere, Explore, Reykjavik Excursions, Iceland Travel and many many more.
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