Reykjavik · GUIDED
27 reviewed
The best guided tours fill up fast in a country this small. Compare these 15 standouts by current price and what sets each one apart, then lock in a seat before the dates go.
Full-day south coast coach trip to Jökulsárlón icebergs, Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss, Vik dinner, and optional lagoon boat cruise.
“Incredible! Beautiful landscapes everywhere - waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs. The highlight was the trip ending at the most magnificent waterfall, and a behind the falls view at sunset.”
Andrea whale watching from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, warm overalls, expert guide, and free return if you spot none.
“Amazing, Patrick our guide was so knowledgable and funny ! We actually got to see a humpback whale breach too !”
Golden Circle highlights in one day from Reykjavik. Guided bus tour with pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, and app audio, for $88.
“Well worth the time and money. Lawman our guide was terrific and informative and couldn’t be nicer. Driver Kuge(?) was attentive and diligent. Great scenery”
Reykjavik afternoon Golden Circle tour with live guide, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss waterfall, Þingvellir rift and Kerið crater.
“Whole trip was brilliant , perfect timings . Guide was extremely knowledgeable and witty.”
Walk Reykjavik with a local guide and taste 6 to 8 Icelandic dishes at 5 stops in 3 hours.
“I honestly can't remember the guides name but he was about 6ft3 shaved head, with glasses. He was amazing and the food was brilliant, I think if we did not have the guide with his knowledge and warmth of character and just how funny he was it would of put a bit of a dampener on the tour but credit to him he was amazing so hopefully he knows that. I also don't think the fermented shark is too bad 😂 Thankyou for the experience”
Reykjavik bus tour with pickup and Wi-Fi, guided aurora science, weather-based viewing, and free rebooking if skies fail.
“Sadly we didnt see the lights on both nights we went out.. But the tour is well organised and Nico was great guide”
Guided afternoon hike from Reykjavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula, chasing lava at Geldingadalur, plus Seltun hot springs color and sulfur steam.
“Omg this was the best tour ever! Ragnor the bus driver, well weren't we in safe hands. The winds were so strong but had every confidence in Ragnor. Then Dave our Irish guide was amazing. He was informative, funny and full of character. The tour was amended slightly due to the winds but Dave always did everything he could to please the guests. The tour itself was amazing, with stunning views, disgusting smells, you get to see real steaming lava! It was just excellent from start to finish.”
Snæfellsnes by minibus in one long day, with Kirkjufell, lava coastlines, a glacier drive-by, black church photos, and seal beach time.
“Our tour guide Kalman was super awesome with fantastic sense of humor and lots of interesting tidbits about Iceland, the tour itself was truly an experience of a lifetime.”
Whale watching from Reykjavik in comfort with heated cabins and overalls, Faxaflói Bay search, and free return if no whales.
“I never do reviews but feel like I have to with this one. Patrick was absolutely brilliant. Funny, in a self-depricating sarcastic manner that was equal measure of being highly knowledgeable and flippin' hilarious. Made us forget about the cold (this trip is COLD!!) with his engaging wit and general positivity. He knew more about whales than the average Joe, with enlightening facts like "did you know that whales are REALLY big?", whilst keeping the crowd waiting for the next surface. Would thoroughly recommend. Time passed a little slowly until Mr and Mrs Humpback made an appearance, then it was a hoot. Book it. It's expensive, but a great laugh,…”
Reykjavik 5-hour Northern Lights photo tour: chase aurora away from city lights, warm blankets and cocoa, and guided aurora portraits.
“We were in a place far outside of city to witness the Aurora. Weather was so cold, even bones start to freeze. So exhausting waiting for it. Everything disappeared after witnessing the Aurora Borealis. In the end, it was all worth it!”
Guided Northern Lights chase from Reykjavik with dark-sky stops, photo time, and free retry if the aurora does not show.
“Amazing, the wether was so bad but the driver and the guide bring us for two amazing places and we can see the beautiful lights. I had been traveled by myself and they leave me near my hostel. They are the best. November 2022”
Reykjavik whale-watching by boat with thermal overalls, heated indoor deck, and expert guide insights in Faxaflói Bay.
“The whole thing! We were fortunate to see 4-5 different whales being active. Our guide was very informative and chatted with us afterward and answered many of our whale questions.”
Quick puffin cruise from Reykjavik to Akurey Island, with an expert guide, binoculars, and multiple departures for an easy day fit.
“Got to see lots and lots of puffins right outside Reykjavik. We got reasonably close to their nesting island, Akurey, after a short boat ride. The guide and ship captain were both very knowledgeable about puffins and bird life in general. We were aware ahead of time that we would not get super close to the puffins, so this tour provided the experience we expected. (Those tours cost much much more!)”
Hike Fagradalsfjall volcano from Reykjavík with a local guide, cross fresh lava, and add geothermal stops on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
“Oddi went above and beyond our expectations for this Volcano hike. He was very personable and adjusted the locations we saw and stopped at, based on our hiking abilities and what we wanted to accomplish. We had an amazing day experiencing the "warmth" of the 2021 eruption and seeing various hot springs. definitely would hike with Oddi again!”
A long, guided day from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach, with waterfalls, a Vik dinner stop, and an aurora chance.
“Know that it is going to be a LONG DAY on a bus with ~40 other people, but it is still the easiest way to get out to Diamond Beach, etc. which are beautiful. Just be aware that this is really booking transportation to different points of interest/photo stops and not so much a "tour" with insights/history/etc. When you get to Vik in the evening, 100% recommend going to Black Crust Pizza (a 1 min walk from where the bus stops) instead of the buffet the rest of the group goes to. Bring lots of snacks/drinks & headphones/book/etc. for the long stints on the bus.”
