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Reykjavík tours

Reykjavik is the base for most tours in Iceland, whether you are staying in the city or just starting your trip from here. This selection covers everything from whale watching in the bay to glacier hikes and countryside day trips departing directly from the capital.

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59 tours · prices per person unless marked private
Private Golf Tour from ReykjavikPrivate tourReykjavíkPrivate Golf Tour from Reykjavik6–7 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)Private tour from150,000 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights Private Tour from ReykjavikPrivate tourReykjavíkNorthern Lights Private Tour from Reykjavik4–5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)Private tour from80,000 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights Super JeepDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkNorthern Lights Super Jeep4–5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person25,990 ISKSee datesWhale Watching Luxury TourDay tourReykjavíkWhale Watching Luxury TourYacht CruiseAbout 3.5 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person13,490 ISKSee datesPuffin Tour from ReykjavikDay tourReykjavíkPuffin Tour from ReykjavikAbout 1 hourPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person8,300 ISKSee datesReykjavik Walking TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Walking TourWalk with a Viking2 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person6,490 ISKSee datesSky Lagoon TicketsEntry ticketReykjavíkSky Lagoon TicketsSaman PassAbout 2 hoursMeet on locationFrom, per person14,990 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights CruiseDay tourReykjavíkNorthern Lights CruiseLuxury Yacht Excursion1.5–2.5 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person12,990 ISKSee datesReykjavik Northern Lights TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Northern Lights TourMinibus Aurora Tour3–5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person13,990 ISKSee datesReykjavik Snowmobile TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Snowmobile TourAbout 7 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person42,990 ISKSee datesWhale Watching from ReykjavikDay tourReykjavíkWhale Watching from ReykjavikAbout 3 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person13,490 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights by BoatDay tourReykjavíkNorthern Lights by Boat2–2.5 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person13,990 ISKSee datesSky Lagoon Sér PassEntry ticketReykjavíkSky Lagoon Sér PassAbout 2 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person17,990 ISKSee datesSky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and DrinksEntry ticketReykjavíkSky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and DrinksSaman PassesAbout 3 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, for two people38,980 ISKSee datesSky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and DrinksEntry ticketReykjavíkSky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and DrinksSér PassesAbout 3 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, for two people44,180 ISKSee datesSky Lagoon for Two with BreakfastEntry ticketReykjavíkSky Lagoon for Two with BreakfastSaman PassesAbout 3 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, for two people34,780 ISKSee datesSky Lagoon for Two with BreakfastEntry ticketReykjavíkSky Lagoon for Two with BreakfastSér PassesAbout 3 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, for two people40,230 ISKSee datesFlyOver IcelandEntry ticketReykjavíkFlyOver IcelandAbout 35 minutesFrom, per person5,690 ISKSee datesKerlingarfjöll Hiking Tour from ReykjavikDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkKerlingarfjöll Hiking Tour from Reykjavik11.5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person25,990 ISKSee datesMagic Ice Bar ReykjavikDay tourReykjavíkMagic Ice Bar ReykjavikIceland Ice Bar ExperienceAbout 30 minutesFrom, per person4,990 ISKSee datesHorse Riding & Sky Lagoon PackageDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkHorse Riding & Sky Lagoon PackageAbout 5 hoursFrom, per person31,890 ISKSee datesViking Museum ReykjavíkEntry ticketReykjavíkViking Museum ReykjavíkSaga Museum Entrance Tickets45 minutes–2 hoursFrom, per person4,000 ISKSee datesSunset Fishing from ReykjavikDay tourReykjavíkSunset Fishing from ReykjavikAbout 2.5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkMay–SepFrom, per person18,490 ISKSee datesWaterfalls & Valleys Helicopter TourDay tourReykjavíkWaterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour70–90 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person89,900 ISKSee datesPerlan – Wonders of IcelandEntry ticketReykjavíkPerlan – Wonders of IcelandAbout 3 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person6,890 ISKSee datesMega Zip Line Tour from ReykjavikDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkMega Zip Line Tour from ReykjavikAbout 3 hours 15 minutesPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person15,399 ISKSee datesReykjavik Horseback RidingDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Horseback Riding2.5 hoursFrom, per person16,200 ISKSee datesReykjavik Christmas Walking TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Christmas Walking Tour2 hoursWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person8,990 ISKSee datesSky Lagoon & Northern LightsDay tourLarge groupReykjavíkSky Lagoon & Northern LightsSky Lagoon PackageAbout 6.5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person27,999 ISKSee datesPuffin Tour from ReykjavikDay tourReykjavíkPuffin Tour from ReykjavikExpress RIB Speed Boat Tour1 hourPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person11,490 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 datesIcelandic Grandeur Helicopter TourDay tourReykjavíkIcelandic Grandeur Helicopter Tour3 to 4 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person903,600 ISKSee datesWhale Watching & Northern LightsDay tourReykjavíkWhale Watching & Northern LightsReykjavikAbout 6 hours (two cruises)Pick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person22,980 ISKSee datesFishing Tour from ReykjavikDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkFishing Tour from ReykjavikAbout 9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person158,000 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights Small GroupsDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkNorthern Lights Small GroupsAbout 3.5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person12,805 ISKSee datesReykjavik Whale Watching & PuffinsDay tourReykjavíkReykjavik Whale Watching & Puffins3–5 hoursSummer (May–Sep)From, per person19,540 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 datesLava Show in ReykjavikEntry ticketReykjavíkLava Show in ReykjavikLive Volcano Experience in IcelandAbout 55 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person6,590 ISKSee datesReykjavik Bar CrawlDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkReykjavik Bar Crawl2.5 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person15,490 ISKSee datesMidnight Sun Whale Watching from ReykjavikDay tourReykjavíkMidnight Sun Whale Watching from ReykjavikAbout 3 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person14,500 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 datesEvening Lava Tunnel & Northern Lights TourDay tourSmall groupReykjavík · South CoastEvening Lava Tunnel & Northern Lights Tour4 to 5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person25,990 ISKSee datesAurora Hunt with Campfire, Marshmallows & Thermal SuitsDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkAurora Hunt with Campfire, Marshmallows & Thermal SuitsAbout 5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person21,990 ISKSee datesHorse Riding & Reykjaböð Hot SpringsDay tourSmall groupSouth Coast · ReykjavíkHorse Riding & Reykjaböð Hot SpringsAbout 9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person28,850 ISKSee datesReykjaböð Hot Springs: Classic Admission & Transfer from ReykjavíkEntry ticketSouth Coast · ReykjavíkReykjaböð Hot Springs: Classic Admission & Transfer from ReykjavíkAbout 4.5 hours with transfersMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person15,699 ISKSee datesReykjaböð Hot Springs: Signature Admission & Transfer from ReykjavíkEntry ticketSouth Coast · ReykjavíkReykjaböð Hot Springs: Signature Admission & Transfer from ReykjavíkAbout 4.5 hours with transfersMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person23,699 ISKSee datesPrivate Horse Riding Tour near ReykjavíkPrivate tourReykjavíkPrivate Horse Riding Tour near ReykjavíkFrom 1 hourMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person30,900 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights Small-Group Tour in SpanishDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkNorthern Lights Small-Group Tour in SpanishAbout 4 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person11,200 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights Tour in Spanish with Hot ChocolateDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkNorthern Lights Tour in Spanish with Hot ChocolateAbout 4 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person10,099 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour in SpanishDay tourSmall groupReykjavíkNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour in SpanishAbout 4 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Aug–Apr)From, per person20,950 ISKSee datesWhales of Iceland MuseumEntry ticketReykjavíkWhales of Iceland MuseumAbout 1.5 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person4,000 ISKSee datesAurora Museum ReykjavikEntry ticketReykjavíkAurora Museum ReykjavikAbout 1.5 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person3,900 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 around from Reykjavik

Many tours include pick-up from central Reykjavik hotels, which removes the need for a rental car if you are staying in the city.

Whale watching departs from the old harbour and runs most of the year, though sighting rates and species vary by season.

Day tours to the Golden Circle, South Coast or Snæfellsnes are all doable from Reykjavik without an overnight stay, though some make for a long day.

If you plan several tours, ask about combination discounts, some operators offer them for booking multiple activities together.

Questions people ask

Do tours include hotel pick-up?

Many do, especially for central Reykjavik hotels. Check the specific tour for pick-up details.

What is the best time for whale watching?

Sightings happen year-round, but species and frequency vary by season. Ask us for current conditions.

Can I do a day tour without a rental car?

Yes, most day tours from Reykjavik include transport, so a rental car isn't necessary.

Is Reykjavik a good base for exploring Iceland?

Yes, most of the country's popular day-trip routes, Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes, are reachable from the city.

How far in advance should I book?

In peak summer months, a few days to a couple of weeks ahead is sensible for popular tours.