Saga Museum - Entrance Ticket

We had such a great time at the museum. I really liked putting in the Headphones and listening to history at each stop. However, the best part was the dress up at the end. My spouse and I laughed for 10 minutes straight in our Viking outfits. So fun!

This is an interesting presentation of Viking history in Iceland. It's all pretty quick. If you listen to the complete audio guide message at each stop, your visit will last about 45-50 minutes. There's also a printed summary message at each stop, if you're in a hurry. The best part was at the end where you can try on Viking clothing and armor and handle various weapons - all for photographs.

Possibly, sadly missed by most visitors to Reykjavik. It is located in an almost forgotten corner of the city, off the beaten track. Yet, it offers visitors, through an excellent audio guide (in a substantial variety of languages), a remarkable insight in the cultural development of Icelanders from the beginnings of when Vikings first discovered it. A fantastic journey, with plenty of horror added if this is a genre you enjoy.

Well presented history of the Vikings on Iceland. Good audio narration as you follow the trail.

The museum is very, very small. While the wax figures are well done, that’s about it. It takes max 30 minutes and really is just one big room. Skip it and go to Perlan instead.

Great little museum to visit!

Like everything in Iceland this was a bit expensive for a hours entertainment, but I did really enjoy it. The exhibits were really lifelike & you can dress up as a Viking if you wish. Lots of information about the early history of Iceland. Really interesting.

This exhibition is well worth a visit. Our entrance ticket included an audio guide which shared the history of each display. The figures were all individually made with silicone using real people as moulds, they are outstanding.

The museum itself is a good idea and it was an interesting visit. Maybe a little small considering how expensive it is but what really made it worthwhile was the lovely chat we had with the two young girls working there! One of them had even worked at the Jorvik Viking centre, a similar museum where I live. It’s a small world! There’s a dress up area too and the staff were very helpful in picking out the right authentic Viking clothes to try on!

Perfect stop, especially if weather is not ideal. Utilizes headsets for explanations of each display. Lots of historic information about Iceland and the displays are SO real in appearance. Once through the museum there is a polar bear and Vikings on display along with dress up clothing and helmets for photo ops. Also a very nice gift shop.

This was a fun little museum, though I found it difficult to follow both the audio tour and the signage with each exhibit, as they didn't align perfectly. It begins with the early settlers and you walk through history, illustrated by very lifelike (almost too lifelike!) wax figures depicting famous events throughout Icelandic history. We went back and walked through it again without the audio so we could read the signs without distraction. It did not take long to get through the whole thing, and it left me wanting to know more about Icelandic history and the Sagas! There is a video at the end showing how they made the exhibition which is also quite fascinating.

A small but very informative museum, well worth a visit. The audio tour is 30 minutes long and the models are very lifelike!

Overall impression: A unique and visually dazzling “wax-museum” that brings the characters of the Icelandic Sagas to life in grizzly detail and vibrant color. Vibe & Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere of this museum is immersive. The vibe reminded me of Disneyland “Dark Ride” attractions, where theatrics combined with compelling content create a dazzling display that captivates the viewer! The lighting, audio guide, costuming, and settings in which the characters are displayed work together seamlessly to create a completely captivating experience. Service & Staff: The docents were particularly helpful, even giving me a significant discount at the gift shop because I am a reenactor! That was a personal touch I would never have asked for, but that made my experience unforgettable. What We Did while there: We walked through the museum, sitting in each display listening to the stories on the audio guide. And we took pictures at each station as well. I absolutely loved the vibrant displays with the detailed and animated descriptions in the audio guide! We particularly enjoyed the section of the museum where you could pick up the tools next to “Skalla-Grímr”. We also took pictures in the “photo-booth” they set up with weapons, garments, shields, and helmets. And we enjoyed shopping at the gift shop. And of course, we took a picture of me riding the horse statue outside the museum entrance. My favorite Moment: My absolute FAVORITE vacation-making moment was when visitors to the museum thought I was part of the exhibit! Having tourists ask to take a picture of me in my kit at a Viking-age theme museum is on my bucket list, so this was a groundbreaking moment for me indeed.

Nice museum to learn history of Iceland in a easy to grasp manner. Overall presentation felt a little dated , and the headset provided for the walk thru presentation kept glitching and by mid walk thru I gave it up and just read the posted signs in front of each display. However for what you get it felt overpriced for a less than 1 hour walk thru

Great way to learn more about the history of the Vikings. The figurines were life-like! Hats off to the curators!

Friendly young man served us at the front desk. We enjoyed the audio tour which guided us through vignettes of Icelandic history. There was a rack of Viking clothing and even chain mail to try on and take photos. We also enjoyed the quaint gift shop.

A good solid, if a little dated museum. Lots of details around the wax figures. A nice area to dress up in, and a great gift shop

The dioramas are cleverly constructed but even by Iceland standards, this represents a poor price to time experience. You will probably struggle to stretch it out to a full hour. Maybe visit the national museum instead?

This was a fun museum. You are given a headset, and you walk through a really well done diorama of the Viking history of Iceland. The models are so lifelike and some even "breathe". The only reason I am giving it 4 and not 5 is because the souvenir leather Viking board game I bought was not the same inside the packaging as they had displayed in store. I expected stone pieces and got cheap plastic. Because it was opened, they wouldn't swap or return. It was $75.00 USD!! Disappointed and cheap looking gift now.

This attraction was a 30 minute walk through with audio guide which told the story of Iceland and the Sagas walking past wax models and listening to their stories. The first part was very good, the second part was a bit gruesome so my daughter didn't like that. It's okay but we enjoyed the National Museum of Iceland more.

Very well done. The history comes alive with the well made figures and the scenes they are set in. We really enjoyed it. The staff was very kind and helpful.

Polite personnel, nice but unfortunately short walk followed with audio guide. Sculptures of vikings are made really amazing.

Interesting walk through the settlement of Iceland. The audio is informative, a little slow in places. The exhibits are so lifelike and the stories fun.

I did not take pictures, because I was very focus on listening to the audio, and wanted to concentrate on the information shared regarding the vikings and the history of their arrival to Iceland, back on the days

We had an hour spare today during our Iceland trip and decided to try The Saga Tour. It was far better than expected with the scenes depicting the history of Iceland life and culture being so lifelike. The accompanying audio guide really brings this history to life. The 'dress like a Viking' display at the end of the tour is a must do. Even if you feel too old to get involved, it's not just for children.

The ticket was reasonable. The front desk staff was friendly & hepful. There was so much to take in, which really got me interested in Viking history. The audio was well-presented and provided additional information.

Interesting tour about the Viking history. The wax figures were so life-like, I expected them to move any second. Good tour for kids.

Great origin/making of story of the museum. Fantastic staff especially the guy in the gift shop. Interesting exhibit with 30-minute guided audio tour. Outstanding figures with crazy realistic eyes. Worth it and not too busy in the middle of a beautiful October Monday.

I had a blast in this museum! The fee is reasonable and you’re given an audio piece for the narration. You enter a kind of creepy dungeon like place where they have displays of silicon figures that are displaying certain scenarios. The different sections are numbered and the narration goes off by the numbers. Yes it’s a little creepy in there but it’s also super educational. Nobody jumps out lol but you do get that feeling like something will- don’t worry- no jumpers. When you’re done you can try on some costumes( historically accurate ) and pose for photos. It’s all fun! I would definitely come back here- I even loved the gift shop, they have an array of beautiful jewelry for reasonable prices.

I'll admit it, I hate waxworks. I instantly feel sick whenever I go to Madame Tussauds and the like, yet at the Saga Museum I swallowed my pride (and bile) and found this museum to be a fascinating summary of the Icelandic / Nordik sagas. The staff were amazing and friendly, and we were kitted out with our audio guides, which are an essential part of the tour. Each display has eerily realistic waxworks of the principal characters in each saga, with the audio guide (and that gorgeous Icelandic accent) describing what the characters were famous for, as well as insights into everyday life as Vikings established a new home in these verdant isles. It's not the world's biggest museum but if you love history and stories you'll really enjoy this (and it's not unreasonably priced by Iceland standards!) The only downside for us was an annoying kid who obviously ignored all the 'do not touch' signs and proceeded to 'parp' poor Freydis exposed breast (pity she didn't come to life and give him a swipe with her sword, the cheeky little twerp!) Parents, supervise your kids better!!

We had a lot of fun at this museum!! I would highly recommend the audio tour. It is free with the entrance ticket. I learned quite a bit about the viking history around Reykjavik. After going through the exhibits, take some time to dress up like vikings - it makes for great photos!! The wax figures were incredibly life like. All of us swear one was breathing!! They have a video at the end showing how they are made - it is interesting to watch.

It’s a very small museum with around a dozen “scenes” set up with mannequins that depict a still moment in the larger story of the Vikings in Iceland. The main “part” of the museum is the audio guide that tells you the stories. My 7 year old made it to item 5 before the violence in the stories scared him. He refused to listen any further and closed his eyes as I carried him out. And it’s true - the rest tended to have bloodied mannequins prominently displayed. My 11 year old made it to around 9 before he, too, left early. Very expensive for what it is and not very suitable for young children. They loved the dressing up area though with the helmets, chain mail, and swords.

It took us about 35-40 minutes to listen to the audio guide and go by the wax figures. Some of them are gruesome but they do give quite a bit of information. There are chairs along the way to sit if your legs get tired. At the end, you can dress up as a Viking. A big plus for this museum is that there is plenty of free parking and it is easy to find.

Interesting if you want to know about Vikings. Might not be interesting for young children as you follow with an audio guide. Has a small gift shop and area to dress up as a Viking.

I mean it was really interesting and I did enjoy listening to the audio guide but 25€ per person for 30 min is a lot plus it didn't smell very good in the entire museum. But at the end you were able to try on some viking costumes. It was fun and I guess overall worth it but it's still too expensive in my opinion.

We had under an hour before time to go to city walk tour. Saga Museum was across street from our hotel so we chose that. The tour takes 35 minutes. They have realistic looking wax figure exhibits and much history of Iceland from 870 ad to 1500s.

Actually awfull, old-fashioned museum filled in with wax-figurines; most of them represent people who died of: direct violence: beheaded, killed with a sword or an axe, burnt (in witchcraft processes), just died (of black plague or any other disease). I came there to learn anything about sagas and did learn absolutely nothing about spiritual and material culture of Iceland as well as oral traditions. Childish, naive exposition in old-fashioned style: nor representation of interesting objects, neither narrative museum telling you captivating tale.

It was fine. Not at all what we were expecting, but we did learn a lot about Iceland’s founding. The exhibits are nice and the facility was very clean.

A fun, if violent, summary retelling of Icelandic history, ostensibly as told by the sagas (though much of it as things progress becomes more and more history-based), and made "real" by excellently-crafted mannequins. The distinction between myth and legend is not always made clear, and the tale told is idiosyncratic in what episodes it chooses to tell, ending abruptly at (more or less) the bloody Icelandic Reformation. Still, it's a lot of fun, and the opportunity at the finish to see a video about how the figures were built, as well as to dress up in Viking garb and weaponry and take pictures, is a nice add. Not a museum for scholars, but one with a lot of flavor.

Skip this and book the Caves of Hella Tour instead. This was a self guided audio tour and wax museum that gave a choppy history. The history was choppy and you a learn so much more in other places. Definitely skip this and book the Caves of Hella tour where you have an expert guide and storyteller sharing history and answering questions. I didn’t take a single photo. That’s speaks volumes to how unimpressed I was.

Buy a book on the history of Iceland, you will enjoy it a lot more than this place. Waxwork dummies with an audio guide really was not worth £42.

Very disappointing. Went after our whale watching trip was cancelled. Read the reviews but still went in. Waste of money 1 room with a few figures and a small story about Iceland. Would add some pics but we were round before the camera had time to focus

The waxworks are very good and realistic even to the point that one breathes. Informative audio guide that takes you around at a good pace. The children enjoyed being able to dress up in chain mail, Viking clothing and playing with the swords and axes - all metal but not sharp!! However for £70 it was all over in about an hour.

The audio guides are key to this experience, as you learn about the figures you see throughout the museum. There are a lot of photo opportunities and the museum itself showcases a lot of interesting stories about the Vikings. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

This was a cute museum, lots of life size dioramas that were well done. Good history of old Iceland. This would be really neat modernized and upgrades with virtual and 3D experiences along with more hard artifacts.

Fun and informative. The entrance fee includes a digital audio tour guide, so despite the exhibits being quite closely packed, everyone moves at the same speed (because of the speed of the narration of the audio guide). The models and displays are of a very high quality, and it shows how mo(u)lds were taken from real people as part of the construction process. The museum gives a good history and background to the country - my only 'regret' was that the history focuses (maybe correctly) on many episodes of violence and religious intolerance. There is an area afterwards where you can try on various costumes and heft weapons and take photos if desired. There is plenty of parking right beside the museum.

Fab time spent learning about the Vikings and their arrival in Iceland. The models are SO life like and some actually move. Audio guide is very useful and takes about 30 minutes to walk through. Then there is a chance to dress up as a Viking, sit on the throne and take photos. A must, even for every adult. There's a small area to have a drink and shop but not to eat.

This small museum takes about 45 minutes to tour and offers a great overview of Iceland's early history as captured in the Sagas. There are audio headsets that explain each of the 18 or so static displays that use incredibly lifelike mannequins to demonstrate the scene. We appreciated the humor of the “bonus exhibit” as well. The artists designing the figures are very talented.

A fascinating insight into Iceland's history. The models are extremely lifelike. The audio-guide via headphones is essential.