Icelanders are proud of their nation’s evolution from a Viking settlement to a flourishing, modern independent state, and a budget Iceland historical tour gives you the chance to discover more about the country’s journey through the ages. Best of all, learning about Iceland’s history can be combined with enjoyment of its culture, cuisine and spectacular scenery.

For a fun yet enlightening look at Iceland’s Viking heritage, as well as the legends of the Icelandic sagas, head to the Saga Museum in Reykjavik. Meanwhile, the National Museum of Iceland offers an in-depth presentation of the country's entire history up to the present day. Note the statue of Leif Eriksson, an early settler reputed to be the first European to reach the shores of North America, outside the Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik’s centre. Of course, no historical trip is complete without a visit the birthplace of Icelandic democracy at Thingvellir National Park, site of the Althing, or parliament, established by the Norse settlers in 930.

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