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The 15 Best City Tours in Iceland

28 tours  ·  from $30

Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Reykjavik: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - National Museum and Lækjargata
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Reykjavik: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,283 reviews · 1 day · from $47Our pick

Ride Reykjavik’s 16-stop City Sightseeing route with audio commentary in eight languages. Use the bus for a full city overview, then hop off at Hallgrimskirkja, Perlan, museums, Laugavegur, or the harbor. QR tracking helps you time your return, though cold weather and long intervals can affect the ride.

“I thought the sightseeing was great. I did think it was quite expensive for what it was but a good experience overall.”

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Reykjavík City Card - Start at the National Museum of Iceland
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Reykjavík City Card

2.Reykjavík City Card

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 964 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $40

Pick up your Reykjavík City Card at a listed museum, then use it for museums, galleries, eight geothermal pools, city buses, the Viðey ferry, and selected discounts. Choose 24, 48, or 72 hours, and plan carefully around museum and pool opening times.

“Great value for money, however it would be good to be able to get the cards from your hotel. We had to get a bus to a museum to pick up the cards. overall a very worthwhile service.”

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City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour - Maritime Museum and Whales of Iceland
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City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour

3.City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 839 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride Reykjavik’s double-decker City Sightseeing bus for a full 80-minute loop, or hop off at 16 stops including Hallgrimskirkja, Perlan, Harpa, and Laugardalur. Your 24 or 48-hour pass includes recorded commentary in eight languages, headphones, and Wi-Fi, but attraction tickets and hotel transport cost extra.

“We’ve done City Sightseeing tours all over the world. This is the only one where it just wasn’t practical. We booked two days and on both days, by 3:30, the drivers told us they were on their last rotation and couldn’t take us back to our originating stop. It was 3:30 on a Saturday! Lol I thought the hours would be a little extended on the weekend. And maybe there is a good reason for the limited hours…but because I don’t know what that reason is they get 1 star.”

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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City With Hotel Drop Off - The first ride, Keflavik to Reykjavik Terminal
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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City With Hotel Drop Off

4.Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City With Hotel Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 464 reviews · from $40

Ride from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik in about 45 minutes, then change from an orange Airport Direct coach to a green SmartBus for hotel or bus-stop drop-off. You get WiFi, seat chargers, air conditioning, and a mobile ticket, but luggage is handled twice and operator changes have caused confusion.

“Wish I had known there is a connection from the central bus station to a smaller bus to go on to Bus Stop #6. Had to handle my larger bag twice.”

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Walking tour of Reykjavik city - Arnarhóll begins the story in central Reykjavik
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Walking tour of Reykjavik city

5.Walking tour of Reykjavik city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Walk nearly 3 miles through central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide, usually in a group of no more than 10. Expect city history, street art, Parliament, Hallgrimskirkja, local snacks, and practical food and shopping advice. Luca is a frequently praised guide.

“Amazing way to get to know more about Reykjavik/Iceland. Interesting, educational and fun. Luca is a great guide and taught us a lot about the architecture and history of city.”

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Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide - Down Skólavörðustígur and along Laugavegur
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Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

6.City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $51

Join CityWalk Reykjavík for a 2.5-hour English walking tour from Hallgrímskirkja to Parliament Square. Expect a small group, local stories, Harpa’s striking interior, colorful Tjörnin, and practical tips for food and sightseeing. Guides have included Ási, Ryan, Erik, Tom, and Martin.

“The guide was really good, very well use of the time. Highly recommended.”

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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport with Hotel Pick Up - Changing buses at Reykjavik Terminal
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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport with Hotel Pick Up

7.Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport with Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 332 reviews · from $41

Book a seat on Airport Direct for a shared ride from Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport. SmartBus collects you at your hotel or assigned city bus stop, then you change at Reykjavik Terminal for an orange airport bus. The ride takes about 45 minutes after the transfer.

“The trip was fast and efficient! We had a transfer to a smaller bus in the city. It was efficient, also!”

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Airport Express Shared Departure transfer from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport - Finding Reykjavik Terminal at Skógarhlíð 10
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Airport Express Shared Departure transfer from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport

8.Airport Express Shared Departure transfer from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 169 reviews · from $29Best value

Take a one-way Gray Line Iceland coach from Reykjavik Terminal at Skógarhlíð 10 to Keflavik International Airport. The direct ride takes about 45 minutes to one hour, with WiFi, air conditioning, luggage space, and several daily departures. Hotel pickup is not included.

“Friendly helpful staff, WiFi and phone charger in board. Can't fault the service. Definitely recommend”

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Reykjavik City Walking Tour - Þingholt and the stories behind Reykjavik
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Reykjavik City Walking Tour

9.Reykjavik City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · from $53

Spend 2.5 hours walking central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Thomas, Lalli, or Mauricio. See Hallgrímskirkja, Þingholt, Tjörnin pond, City Hall, the Parliament, Old Harbour, Harpa, and the Sólfar sculpture while learning about Icelandic culture, geology, and Norse mythology.

“Fantastic orientation to the city. Highly recommend this as your first activity in Reykjavik. Tomas was an outstanding”

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Reykjavik City Walking Tour - Þingholt and the stories behind Reykjavik
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Reykjavik City Walking Tour

10.Reykjavik City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $54

Spend about 2.5 hours with a small group of up to 12, walking from Hallgrímskirkja through Þingholt, City Hall, Parliament, the Old Harbour, and Harpa. Guides such as Ásta, Tomas, and Asi mix Icelandic history, geology, myths, and practical restaurant advice.

“The communication with Viator was pretty bad on this one to the point that until a few hours before the tour we weren't sure if the tour was on. The tour operator wanted to switch the tour from 2 PM to 10 AM which did not suit our schedule. Finally we did have the tour at 2 PM but with a substitute guide who was not very good at all.”

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Airport Express Shared Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City - Finding the Gray Line desk after customs
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Airport Express Shared Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City

11.Airport Express Shared Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 89 reviews · from $30

You take a shared Gray Line coach from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik after customs, with a desk representative directing you to the bus. The ride takes about 45 minutes to an hour, includes air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and ends at Reykjavik Terminal, with city stop connections available.

“I booked this for drop off at my hotel from airport- they give you a piece of paper at AirPort Express desk at airport to give to driver. I had given name of hotel and time of arrival at booking. The confirmation showed it was good for bus or hoRead more”

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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City one way - What happens at Reykjavik Terminal
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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City one way

12.Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City one way

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 85 reviews · from $30

Take a scheduled one-way bus from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik Terminal in about 45 minutes. Your mobile ticket saves time, and the air-conditioned bus has WiFi. Hotel drop-off is not included, but you can add a SmartBus connection at the Reykjavik Terminal.

“Smooth, pleasant journey to Reykjavík. It has taken about 45min. The bus wasn’t marked so we had to make sure with the driver that we were boarding the correct one as there was few buses going to different locations.”

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Reykjavik: Guided City Walking Tour - Arnarholl Hill and the Story of Ingólfur Arnarson
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Reykjavik: Guided City Walking Tour

13.Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 2h 45m · from $51

Join Luca for a 165-minute, 4-kilometer walk through Reykjavik’s old center, from Arnarholl Hill to Hallgrimskirkja and the Einar Jónsson Museum. Expect Viking stories, architecture, street art, dried fish, sweets, and Icelandic schnapps. The tour is in English and limited to 10 people.

“Despite the biting, cold winds, we were able to see many beautiful places in the town center of Reykjavik. Most importantly, we heard about the early settlement of Iceland, and the rich history that brings the country to the place it it today. This was our first day and having just gotten of the plane we were tired and a bit travel weary, but throughly enjoyed our first day in this beautiful country.”

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Reykjavik: Feline-Focused City Walking Tour - Starting at Ingólfstorg
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Reykjavik: Feline-Focused City Walking Tour

14.Feline-Focused City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Join guides such as Barði, Stefán, or Einar for a two-hour, English-language walk through central Reykjavík. Meet famous shop cats, hear Icelandic cat legends, visit Kattakaffihúsið for a hot drink and pastry, and finish near Hallgrimskirkja.

“The tour was really fun, we saw 2 beautiful cats outside, 5 in the Cat Cafe and 3 in shops, they were all friendly!”

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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport One Way - Finding Reykjavik Terminal at Skógarhlíð 10
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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport One Way

15.Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport One Way

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 60 reviews · from $30

Take a pre-booked Airport Direct bus from Reykjavik Terminal at Skógarhlíð 10 to Keflavik International Airport in about 45 minutes. You get an air-conditioned coach, Wi-Fi, USB charging, and a reserved seat, but hotel pickup is not included and the terminal can be easy to confuse with BSI.

“Crowded and chaotic but we made it. Nice driver who helped with the luggage. And it's the only way to get into Iceland.”

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