Tours & Sightseeing in Reykjavik

Save time and money by combining two classic Icelandic excursions. During the day, travel around the Golden Circle, which is made up of Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir geothermal area, home to the great Strokkur geyser which spouts hot water every few minutes. In the evening, embark upon a hunt for the Northern Lights. Leave the city's light pollution and travel into the Icelandic countryside for maximum aurora-spotting opportunities.

Iceland's Golden Circle route links some of the country's most impressive natural attractions, but the big tourist groups can make it feel crowded. On this small-group tour, reach top Golden Circle landmarks including Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park in a group no larger than 15 people. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle as your guide showcases Iceland's spectacular beauty, and finish with a warm soak at the Secret Lagoon.

See all of Reykjavik's landmarks on this comprehensive 3-hour minibus tour. Great for travelers with just a short time to spend, this guided excursion hits all of the city's important highlights. Visit the Harpa concert hall, the presidential residence at Bessastadir, and Hallgrimskirkja. Enjoy engaging commentary from your local guide and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Discover Reykjavik by City Sightseeing bus, and explore the Icelandic capital on a hop-on hop-off tour. Your voucher is valid for 24 hours, so use it to ride around Reykjavik and visit the attractions that interest you most. Hop off to visit Laugardalur Valley, Harper Concert Hall and more, or stay on board for a full loop and listen to the audio commentary to learn about the city.

Discover the natural majesty of Iceland with the Reykjavik Super Saver, a combination of two popular tours at a discounted price. Realize your dreams of seeing wild whales during a 2.5- or 3.5-hour whale-watching tour and marvel at adorable puffins as you sail the rugged shores of Akurey island on a 1-hour puffin cruise. Enrich your knowledge of the majestic creatures while listening to commentary from a knowledgeable guide on each captivating cruise.

Discover Iceland's city sights by morning, and its waterfalls and geysers by afternoon. This full-day combo tour is a great way to experience Reykjavik and its surrounding sights. Start with a coach tour around urban landmarks like the Bessastadir presidential residence, and then swap the city sights for the natural wonders of Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and UNESCO-listed Thingvellir.

See the Northern Lights in all their vivid colors on a 3-hour trip from Reykjavík, and see one of the natural world's most stunning shows first hand. Learn about the sacred history and mythology of the atmospheric phenomenon, and hunt down the display where it's easiest to see. Let conditions guide you as you leave the city for Arborg, the valley of Haukdal or the stony landscape of Thingvellir National Park. Don't leave Iceland without checking out this bucket-list experience.

Experience two of Iceland's most incredible natural sights as you go whale watching and search for the Northern Lights with this package of two separate excursions from Reykjavik. Climb aboard your boat to search for the Aurora Borealis, a spectacular celestial display of colorful lights triggered by magnetic storms. For your second excursion, head out again by boat into Faxaflói Bay as you search for the area's incredible marine life, including humpback whales, minke whales and harbor porpoises, among others. Both trips include hotel transport (if option selected), guides, warm coveralls and Wi-Fi on the whale watching cruise.

See some of southern Iceland's most famous natural monuments on this guided 10-hour trip from Reykjavik. Gain an overview of the region as you travel alongside a knowledgeable guide and a small group of 15 people or fewer to must-see sites like the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and Sólheimajökull Glacier.

If you're short on time in Iceland, it makes sense to pack as much into any free evening you have as possible. This 6-hour tour from Reykjavik does just that: combining a swim in the geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon with an Icelandic buffet dinner and a road trip to hunt for the Northern Lights, all between 6pm and midnight. Your experience includes transport, lagoon admission, dinner, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit Iceland's stunning Golden Circle and go Reykjavik sightseeing too, on this action-packed combination tour. You'll save hours researching Iceland highlights by having a fantastic itinerary of top sites planned out for you. Travel by bus between dispersed Golden Circle attractions including the Geysir geothermal area, Thingvellir National Park, and Gullfoss Waterfall. You'll also learn about geothermal pesticide-free farming at Fridheimar Farm. When you get to Reykjavik, you'll have the freedom to choose which sites you visit by having a hop-on hop-off bus ticket.

Seeing the Northern Lights is an experience that tops many a bucket list. Realize your dreams of witnessing the magical "˜aurora borealis' on this tour of the Langjökull glacier from Reykjavik. Beneath the luminescent stars, drive a snowmobile to the Langjökull area, home to Iceland's second-largest glacier, and settle into a prime Northern Lights viewing spot. If conditions are optimum, you'll witness a magical display of color and light in the night sky.

Don't miss some of the most beautiful sights of Iceland's southern coast on this 9-hour tour from Reykjavik. See the famous Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Hekla, Eyjafjallajokull, and Westman Islands. Plus, enjoy a stroll on the black-sand beach, Reynisfjara. With hotel pickup and drop-off included and all your stops scheduled out for you, it's easy to explore the southern coast without putting the time into planning the whole day yourself.

Discover the primitive splendour of Snaefellsnes National Park on an enriching full-day excursion from Reykjavik. In a comfortable vehicle, descend to an underwater tunnel and travel along the beautiful Icelandic peninsula to Breiðafjörður beach, a rare golden sand beach. Stop at a charming selection of small towns and fishing villages; marvel at swooping sea birds at the cliffs of Dritvík; and delight in the beauty of Kirkjufell, a church shaped mountain emphasized by a neighbouring waterfall. Receive personalized attention from your expert guide on this small-group tour.

Explore Iceland's Golden Circle at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour from Reykjavik. The bus stops at each important site for between 45 and 70 minutes, and if you'd like to stay longer, simply wait for the next bus to arrive. Stops include Îingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. This tour includes flexibility and the ability to make your own itinerary. Audio guides available in 10 languages, and hotel pickup and drop-off provided from select hotels.