Things to do in Reykjavik
Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik11 optionsBlue Lagoon Tours17 optionsDay Trips from Reykjavik18 optionsHorse Riding Reykjavik15 optionsFood Tour Reykjavik21 optionsIce Cave Tour from Reykjavik18 optionsReykjavik Airport Transfer14 optionsSnowmobile Reykjavik11 optionsReykjavik Walking Tour44 optionsSecret Lagoon Tours11 optionsReykjavik Volcano Tour12 optionsBoat Tour Northern Lights Reykjavik26 options
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Snæfellsnes Peninsula day trip private tour with guideA private day trip from Reykjavík across the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver-guide who shares local knowledge at each stop. The itinerary includes Búðir Black Church, Arnarstapi & Hellnar Cliffs with basalt arches, Lóndrangar volcanic rock pinnacles, Snæfellsjökull Glacier views, Kirkjufell Mountain & Waterfall, and the harbor town of Stykkishólmur. The tour runs 10 hours and covers glaciers, coastal formations, and fishing villages in a single day. Some attractions may have restricted access on public holidays or during maintenance; the driver provides background before you explore on your own.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a private vehicle and a driver who knows the peninsula well enough to adjust the pace at each stop—it suits travelers who prefer not to navigate or drive themselves and want flexibility within a fixed route. The 10-hour day is full, so it works best for people comfortable with a long day of stops and short walks rather than deep hikes or extended time in one place.
Reykjavík Museum Walking Tour: Three galleries with a local guideA shared walking tour of Reykjavík visits three museums—the Einar Jónsson Museum, the House of Collections, and the National Gallery of Iceland—with a live English-speaking guide and admission to all three included. The route moves from the sculptor's 1923 home and studio atop Skólavörðuhæð hill through the city center to the National Gallery by the pond, covering early 20th-century Icelandic sculpture, historical collections, and contemporary art in a single morning.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group, so you move through the museums together rather than exploring on your own. It suits someone with a free morning in Reykjavík who wants context and company, and who prefers not to buy separate tickets or plan the route themselves.
Reykjavik: Private Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting at Malbygg & RVKYou visit two Reykjavik microbreweries — Malbygg and RVK Brewing — in one private tour, tasting their full range of beers in the taprooms themselves. Along the way you learn the short, intense history of craft beer in Iceland, how local ingredients shape the flavor, and what it takes to brew in a harsh climate. Alcoholic beverages are included throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Iceland's craft beer scene works without arranging transport between two separate breweries or navigating the taprooms alone — the private format and guided tastings do both at once.
Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik: Þingvellir, Geysir, GullfossA private Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik visits Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss over eight hours in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class with a professional English or Polish-speaking guide and all admission fees included. The tour is fully personalized—you set the pace, choose how long to spend at each stop, and the driver adjusts the route to match your interests. Pickup from your hotel is included; meals and guide tips are not.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling solo or with a small group and want to see the three Golden Circle sites without the pace of a shared tour. The private vehicle and personalized itinerary mean you stop as long as you want at each place, and the guide tailors the route to what interests you most—ideal for a first visit to Iceland or for travelers who prefer flexibility over a fixed schedule.
Reykjavik Food Walk from Port: 8 Icelandic tastings with guideYou meet your guide at the Old Harbour and walk through Reykjavik's food scene, stopping at five local restaurants to taste up to eight traditional and modern Icelandic dishes. The guide leads you through comfort food, street offerings, and refined contemporary cuisine, then returns you to the port. The whole experience takes three hours and includes all tastings, transportation, and an English-speaking guide.Is it for me?A good fit if you're on a cruise stop and want to eat like a Reykjavik resident without arranging restaurants or transport yourself—the fixed three-hour window and included pickup mean you can taste the city's food scene and be back at the ship on time.
Reykjavik: Vegetarian Food Tour & Local RestaurantsYou walk through Reykjavik with a local guide, stopping at three vegetarian and vegan restaurants to taste plant-based dishes made from Icelandic ingredients. Along the way, you learn about the city's food history and explore neighborhoods most tourists skip. The tour takes 2.5 to 3 hours and covers about 2.5 kilometers on foot, ending with dessert at a local favorite.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat well in Reykjavik without spending time researching restaurants or figuring out the route — the guide knows which places are worth your money and the timing means you hit each one when it's ready for you.
Blue Lagoon Reykjavik: Geothermal Spa & Lava Field TransferYou get private pickup from your Reykjavik hotel, a 45-minute drive through lava fields to Iceland's most famous geothermal spa, and return transport afterward. Entry tickets are booked separately through the Blue Lagoon website. The water stays between 37–40°C year-round, and the lagoon includes an in-water cave, waterfall, and bar. CO2 offsetting is built into every tour.Is it for me?Book this if you want direct transport to the Blue Lagoon without arranging your own car or joining a crowded shuttle — the private pickup means you leave on your schedule and skip the group-tour timing.
Golden Circle day trip: Reykjavik private tour driver-guideA private eight-hour Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik takes you to Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver-guide who shares local knowledge at each stop. The itinerary is flexible, so you can linger where you want or add the Secret Lagoon hot spring (entry separate). Groups of one to three travel in a sedan; four to eight ride in a minivan. The driver does not enter museums or archaeological sites but briefs you before you explore on your own.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you are arriving in Reykjavik with a free afternoon or a full day and want to see the three main Golden Circle sites without driving yourself or following a fixed group schedule—the flexible itinerary and personal driver mean you control the pace at each stop.
Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik: Direct Hotel Dropoff & WiFiYou get picked up steps from arrivals without searching for a desk, travel 45 minutes to Reykjavik with free WiFi and USB charging, then board a hotel dropoff bus at the terminal that takes you directly to your accommodation. The whole journey is timed around your flight arrival, and staff assist if you need help finding your bus.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb and the uncertainty of timing — the bus departs on a schedule tied to your flight, the desk is right there when you land, and your hotel dropoff is included, so you know exactly what happens from arrivals to your room.
Private South Coast Iceland Day Trip from ReykjavikA private day trip from Reykjavik to South Coast Iceland for up to four travelers, with a guide in English and hotel pickup included. You choose the pace and which sites matter most—the tour covers Skógafoss (a 60-meter waterfall fed by glacial meltwater), Sólheimajökull glacier and its lagoon, the abandoned DC-3 plane wreck on Sólheimasandur, Dyrhólaey promontory with its 1910 lighthouse, Reynisfjara black sand beach with basalt columns, and Seljalandsfoss, where conditions allow you to walk behind the falls. The full day runs 11 to 12 hours including drive time from Reykjavik; you'll need moderate fitness for walking on uneven terrain and black sand.Is it for me?This is a private tour for up to four people, which means you control the pace and which sites get your time—ideal if you want to linger at Reynisfjara or skip the plane wreck walk entirely. A shared group tour locks you into a fixed schedule; this one bends to what matters to you.
Landmannalaugar & Hekla Volcano Monster Truck TourA 9-hour private monster truck tour from Reykjavik through Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano, led by a driver/guide and limited to 10 people per vehicle. You'll drive off-road across lava fields, crater walls and colorful mountains, stop at the cobalt blue lake of Ljlotipollur, walk to Hjalparfoss Waterfall, and soak in a natural hot spring. Hotel pickup and drop-off and national park fees are included; the tour operates in all weather.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling as a group of up to 10 and want the highlands without renting a vehicle or navigating off-road terrain yourself. The monster truck's size and suspension handle the landscape, and the fixed itinerary means the day holds together—you're not stopping to plan the next leg or negotiate entry at each site.
Landmannalaugar day trip: Private hiking & geothermal poolA private day trip from Hvölsvöllur to Landmannalaugar with a local guide who drives and leads the route. You hike around the colored volcanic mountains, visit a geothermal pool (bring swimsuit and towel), explore a historic cave at Landmannahellir, and stop at two waterfalls—Þjófafoss and Hnausa pollur—on the way back. Park entry and pickup are included.Is it for me?At nine to ten hours, this trip fills most of a day and leaves little room for other activities—book it when you want a full immersion in the highlands without splitting your time between multiple destinations.
