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City tours in Iceland

City tours cover Reykjavik and, less often, Akureyri in the north, on foot or by bus, taking in landmarks, history and local life. They are a good first activity to get oriented before heading out to the countryside.

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6-Day Iceland Winter Package6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Winter PackageIce cave, glacier hike and Northern Lights on a guided 4-day tour6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person238,500 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights Super JeepDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkNorthern Lights Super Jeep4–5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person25,990 ISKSee datesReykjavik Walking TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Walking TourWalk with a Viking2 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person6,490 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights Photo TourDay tourSmall groupNorthern Lights Photo TourAbout 4 hoursNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person15,990 ISKSee datesReykjavik Christmas Walking TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Christmas Walking Tour2 hoursWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person8,990 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights Bus Tour from ReykjavikDay tourLarge groupReykjavíkNorthern Lights Bus Tour from ReykjavikAffordable Aurora TourAbout 3–4 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person9,990 ISKSee datesReykjavik Helicopter TourDay tourReykjavíkReykjavik Helicopter TourPanoramic City Views30–45 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person46,900 ISKSee datesHelicopter Happy Hour Tour IcelandDay tourReykjavíkHelicopter Happy Hour Tour IcelandReykjavík Scenic Flight40–45 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person49,900 ISKSee datesReykjavik Food TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Food Tour3 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person17,990 ISKSee datesNew Year’s Eve Firework Cruise in ReykjavikDay tourReykjavíkNew Year’s Eve Firework Cruise in ReykjavikCelebrate in Styleabout 1.5 hoursWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person24,490 ISKSee datesPrivate Reykjavik Walking TourPrivate tourReykjavíkPrivate Reykjavik Walking Tour2 hoursFrom, per person39,490 ISKSee datesPrivate Reykjavik Walking & Food TourPrivate tourReykjavíkPrivate Reykjavik Walking & Food TourAbout 3 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearPrivate tour from49,390 ISKSee datesPrivate Reykjavik Food TourPrivate tourReykjavíkPrivate Reykjavik Food TourTaste 10+ Traditional Icelandic Dishes3 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person47,290 ISKSee datesThe Reykjavik Christmas Food TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkThe Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour3 hoursWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person20,990 ISKSee datesReykjavik Cat Walking TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Cat Walking Tour2 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person8,990 ISKSee dates

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Getting to know the city

Reykjavik is small enough to see much of the centre on foot, so most city tours are walking tours covering the harbour, old town, and main streets.

Akureyri tours are less common but worth it if you are already in the north, covering the town and sometimes nearby Eyjafjörður.

Tours run year-round, and are a sensible choice for a rainy day or your arrival day before renting a car or heading further afield.

Combine a city tour with a food tour or museum visit for a fuller day in town.

Questions people ask

How long is a typical city tour?

Usually one and a half to two hours for a walking tour of central Reykjavik.

Do city tours run in winter?

Yes, they run year-round since they are based in town and less weather-dependent than countryside tours.

Is it suitable for the first day of a trip?

Yes, it is a common way to get oriented before renting a car or heading out to nature tours.

Are Akureyri tours available?

Some, though fewer than in Reykjavik. Worth asking if you are travelling in North Iceland.

Can I combine it with other activities?

Yes, pairing with a food tour or museum visit is a common way to fill a full day in the city.