Things to do in Iceland
Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik11 optionsBlue Lagoon Tours17 optionsGlacier Walks11 optionsDay Trips from Reykjavik18 optionsHorse Riding Reykjavik15 optionsFood Tour Reykjavik21 optionsIce Cave Tour from Reykjavik18 optionsReykjavik Airport Transfer14 optionsSnowmobile Reykjavik11 optionsAkureyri Northern Lights Tour5 optionsReykjavik Walking Tour44 optionsSecret Lagoon Tours11 options
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Reykjavik: City Walking Tour & Local Lunch with Expert GuideYou walk the main sights of Reykjavik's center — Hallgrímskirkja, Parliament, Lake Tjörnin, the City Council House — with a local guide who fills in the stories and mythology behind each stop. You'll also discover smaller spots locals actually know about, not just the tourist checklist. The tour wraps with a one-hour lunch or dinner at a restaurant, so you're eating and talking with your guide, not rushing to the next thing. Hotel pickup is included if you're staying downtown.Is it for me?Pick this if you're new to Reykjavik and want to understand the city's layout, history, and mythology in one morning without figuring out which landmarks matter or how to get between them — the fixed route and local guide handle all that, leaving you free to ask questions and eat well at the end.
Reykjavik Walking Tour: 14 Stops, Viking Sagas OfflineThis self-guided audio walking tour of Reykjavik covers 14 stops across Iceland's capital, starting at Hallgrímskirkja and moving through landmarks including the Sun Voyager sculpture, Rainbow Street, and the Settlement Exhibition. The tour runs 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on your pace, and you control when you start, where you pause and how long you linger at each stop. Audio and written narration are available in 9 languages, delivered through the Tourific app with offline access once downloaded — no internet connection needed once you've set it up, and you keep access for a full year.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore Reykjavik's Viking history and street art at your own pace without waiting for a group—the offline audio works anywhere, so you can linger at the Parliament building's mythical guardians or move straight through.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Self-Guided Driving Tour: 83 Audio StoriesA self-guided audio driving tour of Iceland's Snæfellsnes Peninsula that runs 3 to 4 hours, with GPS-triggered stories, route maps, and scenic stops built into a mobile app. Download once and use anytime—the tour works offline, covers everyone in your car with one purchase, and includes local history, geology, and folklore tied to each stop. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate; you bring your own vehicle and phone.Is it for me?At 3 to 4 hours of driving time, this tour fits into a half-day or a full morning, leaving the afternoon free for other activities or a second peninsula if you're island-hopping. If you're traveling with family or friends who want to explore together without renting a guide, one purchase covers everyone in your car; if you prefer a live guide or a structured group experience, a bus tour would suit you better. Start early in winter months, when Iceland's daylight is limited by latitude.
Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri: Guided Bus TourA guided Northern Lights tour from Akureyri takes you on a three-hour bus journey through North Iceland with a local expert and an English-speaking guide, chasing clear skies to see the aurora. The tour includes pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and WiFi on board; children from age 6 are welcome. You travel to locations chosen for cloud cover and light pollution that night, so the route changes based on conditions.Is it for me?This tour suits anyone without a rental car or winter driving experience who wants to hunt the Northern Lights without navigating Iceland's dark roads themselves. The shared bus and fixed schedule mean you're not alone if the aurora doesn't appear, and the local guide reads the weather in real time — something a self-drive approach would require you to do.
Snæfellsness Peninsula day trip from Reykjavik: Hiking and cliffsA private day trip from Reykjavik to Snæfellsness Peninsula with hotel pickup, professional photographer guide, and driver included. The route covers Djúpalónssandur on the west coast—where you choose between hiking down to the beach to lift volcanic rocks or staying above for cliff and coastline photos—Kirkjufell hill with its waterfalls, and stops in Borgarnes town. The trip runs 9 to 12 hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age 3 are welcome, and the tour operates in all weather.Is it for me?Book this trip if you are staying in Reykjavik without a car and want to see Kirkjufell and the west coast in a single day—hotel pickup means you do not arrange transport, and the private format lets the photographer guide time the stops for light instead of the clock.
Reykjanes Peninsula Tour: Volcanic landscape and tectonic platesA four-hour tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula takes you across one of Iceland's most geologically active regions, where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs through the landscape and tectonic plates drift apart at roughly two centimeters each year. Your English-speaking guide and driver pick you up in Reykjavík or Keflavík Airport and drive you to multiple stops: Kleifarvatn Lake, the Krýsuvík Geothermal Area with its bubbling hot springs and mud baths, Gunnuhver—Iceland's largest mud pool—the Reykjanes Lighthouse dating to 1878, and a bridge that lets you step across both continental plates at once. The tour includes time to relax and eat lunch at one of the destinations.Is it for me?The English-speaking guide means you follow the geology and volcanic history as you move between stops without needing to read ahead or translate—useful if you want context for what you're seeing rather than just the views themselves.
Reykjanes Peninsula Private Tour: Volcanic landscapes, 5 hoursA five-hour private guided tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula explores Iceland's most volcanically active region, including recent lava fields, the geothermal area of Seltún, volcanic lakes Kleifarvatn and Grænavatn, the town of Grindavík, and the Blue Lagoon area. Your guide speaks English and pickup is included from your location. An optional visit to the Blue Lagoon can be added at the end of the tour.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so anyone comfortable following commentary in English can join without translation concerns. The five-hour span and private vehicle mean you're not locked into a large group's pace—if a particular lava field or geothermal area holds your attention, you can linger without holding anyone else back.
Reykjavik Food Tour & City Walk: Private Local GuideYou walk the old city with a local guide who stops at Hallgrímskirkja, Parliament, and City Hall, then eats traditional Icelandic food at a family restaurant, tries pastries at the oldest café, and finishes with ice cream at the harbour. All meals and drinks are included, and the route is set so you don't have to plan the stops yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Icelandic food without planning where to go or what to order—the guide handles the route and everything is paid upfront, which leaves you free to actually taste the city instead of managing logistics.
Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights tour from AkureyriThis guided night tour from Akureyri starts at Forest Lagoon, a geothermal spa ringed by birch and pine trees with views across Iceland's longest fjord, where you soak in warm water for the first part of the evening. After the baths, your guide drives you outside the city to escape light pollution and search for the Northern Lights, a 4.5-hour tour that includes entrance to the lagoon, a towel, and a licensed English-speaking guide. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, though the operator will offer a free return trip if they don't appear.Is it for me?At 4.5 hours including drive time, this tour fits into an evening without consuming your whole day—you soak in the lagoon and hunt the lights without needing to commit to a full overnight excursion or book separate activities.
Hekla Volcano & Landmannalaugar Superjeep Day Trip from ReykjavikA 9-hour superjeep tour from Reykjavik drives off-road through Landmannalaugar to Hekla Volcano, one of Iceland's most active volcanic peaks, with stops at the cobalt-blue crater lake Ljlotipollur, Hjalparfoss Waterfall and a natural hot spring. The small group stays under 6 people, your driver/guide speaks English, and hotel pickup and national park fees are included. You'll cross lava fields, witness geothermal activity and see colorful mountains on a route that combines highway and rough terrain.Is it for me?Book this if you have a full day and prefer small-group off-road driving over a bus tour—you'll walk on lava and volcanic ash, see geothermal features, and soak in a hot spring rather than viewing them from a distance.
Blue Lagoon Iceland: Geothermal Spa Entry & Optional TransferYou get admission to the Blue Lagoon's geothermal waters, a silica mud mask at the in-water bar, one drink, towel, and access to saunas and the cascading waterfall. Optional round-trip transfer from Reykjavik or Keflavik Airport handles transport so you don't arrange it yourself. Upgrade to Premium for a bathrobe, extra masks, and an additional drink included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to soak in geothermal water without arranging transport or figuring out timing—the optional transfer takes that off your hands, and the fixed admission price means no surprises at the gate.
Reykjavik: Private Food & Beer Tasting Walk with Local GuideYou walk through Reykjavik with a local guide, stopping at carefully chosen eateries and breweries to taste Icelandic food and craft beers. The route includes Parliament House, Rainbow Street, and the city's most historic spots, with all tastings, water, coffee and fees included. No menus to decipher, no transport to arrange — just food, beer, history and someone who knows the city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Icelandic food and beer without spending the afternoon researching restaurants and standing in lines — the guide's choices and the included tastings mean you experience the city's food culture without the planning.
Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour & Aurora Museum EntryYou're picked up in Reykjavik in the evening and driven into the dark countryside with a guide who hunts for clear skies and signs of the Northern Lights. The 3–5 hour tour includes hot chocolate, free photos if the aurora appears, and access to the Aurora Museum. If weather cancels the tour, you can rebook for another date at no cost.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hunt for the Northern Lights without arranging your own transport or timing — the guide handles the search strategy and the jeep keeps you warm during the wait, and the unlimited retries mean a cloudy night doesn't end your chances.
Northern Lights Photography from Akureyri: Hunt Aurora BorealisA Northern Lights photography tour from Akureyri takes you by vehicle into the dark countryside and mountains surrounding the town, away from electric light, to watch and photograph the Aurora Borealis as it displays across the night sky. The tour runs three hours, includes a live English-speaking guide and pickup from Akureyri, and depends on clear skies and solar activity. Children from age 3 are welcome; you receive digital photographs of the Northern Lights captured during the tour.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you can follow the commentary and the photography tips without translation. This works for families with children from age 3, solo travelers, and anyone comfortable with a late-night outing in the Icelandic winter cold.
Golden Circle tour: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss & KeriðA private Golden Circle tour of Iceland visiting Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið crater with a professional driver, hotel pickup, and admission fees included. The tour runs six hours with flexibility to linger at each stop; your driver provides expert commentary on Iceland's geothermal and geological history. Bottled water, WiFi and parking fees are covered; car seats are available for infants on request.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to set your own pace across all four Golden Circle sites with a driver who explains the geology and volcanic history as you go, rather than moving with a fixed schedule and larger group.
South Coast Private Tour: Vik Waterfalls, Glacier & BeachA private guided day tour of Iceland's South Coast visits Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier and the village of Vik over 11 hours, with a certified English or Russian-speaking guide and dedicated driver. The route is customizable to your interests, and pickup is included. Lunch is not arranged by the operator.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day covering all five major South Coast landmarks in one trip; choose a half-day tour if you prefer a slower pace or shorter commitment.
Horseback Riding Mosfellsbær: Beginner Mountain TrailsHorseback riding in Mosfellsbær is a beginner-friendly activity where you ride calm, gentle horses at the base of the mountains with an English-speaking guide, helmet and gloves included. The session runs 1 to 1.5 hours of riding, with 2 hours total from arrival to departure. You begin in the paddock getting used to the horse before heading out to explore the countryside where the city meets the foothills. Minimum age is 12; riders must be able to mount and dismount without assistance and weigh under 100kg.Is it for me?The pace is slow and the setup is deliberate—you spend time in the paddock before the trails—which is what makes this work for someone who has never ridden before and wants to build confidence in the saddle rather than rush into it.
Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: Hangikjöt & Fermented SharkYou meet your guide at Ingólfur Square and walk through lit-up downtown Reykjavik, stopping at four different spots to taste hangikjöt, fermented shark, traditional fish dishes, and skyr. The tour includes conversations about the cultural weight of each dish and ends with coffee and stories at the Christmas market. It takes a few hours and moves at a walking pace through the city center.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste what Icelanders actually eat at Christmas without spending the day figuring out which restaurants to visit or what to order—the guide handles the route, the tastings, and the stories that make each dish make sense.
Landmannalaugar & Hekla Volcano: Private Superjeep from ReykjavikThis 9-hour private superjeep tour from Reykjavik takes up to 6 travelers off-road through Landmannalaugar and to Hekla volcano, one of Iceland's most active volcanic peaks. The route crosses lava fields, crater walls and geothermal zones, with stops at the cobalt-blue lake of Ljótipollur, Hjalparfoss Waterfall, Frostastað Lake and a natural hot spring where you can soak between drives. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik, national park fees and a driver/guide are included; the jeep is equipped with 40-inch wheels, leather seats, Wi-Fi and safety gear for rough terrain.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a small private group—up to 6 people—and the freedom to move at your own pace through terrain a regular car cannot reach. The fixed 9-hour schedule and included pickup mean you don't arrange transport or timing; the superjeep's size and equipment mean you don't compromise on access to Hekla and the highlands.
Blue Lagoon Reykjavik: Geothermal Soak & Mud Mask with PickupYou're picked up from your Reykjavik hotel and driven to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, where you soak in 37–39°C mineral-rich water, apply a silica mud mask, and float in one of the world's most-visited thermal pools. Entry, towel, mask, guide and transport back to your hotel are all included. The whole experience takes a few hours and requires nothing but your swimsuit.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to experience the Blue Lagoon without arranging your own transport or managing entry logistics — the pickup from your hotel and included guide mean you show up and soak, nothing else to organize.
