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The 15 Best Reykjavík Tours & Day Trips

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Almost every tour in Iceland picks up in the capital, which makes Reykjavík less a city break than a departure lounge with good coffee. These 15 sort the loops, the aurora nights and the walks you can do between them, with prices and pickup times.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Hveragerði gives you an easy start
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Join BusTravel Iceland for a 7 to 8.5-hour Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. You’ll see Strokkur erupt, feel Gullfoss spray, walk at Þingvellir, and view Kerið crater. Guides such as Barbara, Andrea, Gary, and Thor add Icelandic history, geology, folklore, and humor along the way.

“Fascinating, guide was really informative and interesting. Amazing sights, loved all the stops on the route. Really great trip”

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Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland - Starting at Harpa Concert Hall
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Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

2.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Top rated

Join a guide such as Stevie, Thor, Lenny, or Mímir for three hours of Reykjavik food, city sights, and local stories. Walk from Harpa through Arnarhóll, Laugavegur, and Skólavörðustígur, stopping at four to six eateries for eight or more tastings, with dietary needs accommodated.

“Very relaxed atmosphere with Mintzy , introduced various foods and spent the right amount of time in sights along the walking path . A bunch of us tried Greenland shark . It was fun and do come hungry.”

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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - What the four-hour search feels like
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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

3.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11,161 reviews · from $73

Leave Reykjavik’s city glow for a four-hour Aurora hunt led in English by guides such as Jessica, Sunny, Daniel, or Petra. Your driver follows the clearest forecast, stops for photos, explains the science, and offers a free retry if clouds hide the lights.

“Sunny was super cool! (And the driver who’s name I forgot to ask 🌹) 🫶🏻 It was a spectacular experience, 30 min of Aurora Boreale above our heads. Baked eye: white shimmering curtain crossing the sky (not yet night time, stars were showing, sun was setting). Through my iPhone 11 camera, wow colours and astonishment, truly amazing, green and purple, what a show. Wowowowowow thank you for this experience 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”

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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - The bus ride from Reykjavík
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

4.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Barbara, Eva, Andrea, or Siggie, visiting two major waterfalls, a glacier edge, Reynisfjara’s black sand coast, and Vík. Expect changing weather, wet paths, regular stops, and a comfortable bus ride from Reykjavík.

“We rebooked this tour because the first time it was cancelled due to weather and a tour to the west coast was offered instead. You can check out that review bellow. This is about the south coast. Truly beautiful! The waterfalls are really impressive. I liked that I could get close to them. Bring waterproof clothes, you will get wet. The glacier was by far my favourite from this tour. Seeing it so close and seeing the newly formed lagoon and icebergs was unique. Our guide, Petra, was really kind and helpful. Loved it!”

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Reykjavík: Whale Watching and Marine Life Cruise - The first hour is a search, not a show
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Reykjavík: Whale Watching and Marine Life Cruise

5.Whale Watching and Marine Life Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,838 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Cruise Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík with guides such as marine biologist Maria, watching for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and seabirds. You get indoor and outdoor seating, a heated cabin, café, toilets, and WiFi. Sightings are never guaranteed, but a free return trip is offered if none appear.

“This was by far the best experience we had in Iceland. It was so emotional seeing the whales. They jumped so many times and we were so lucky to see that in-person. Our guide, Maria, was also so knowledgeable and I learned so many things about whales with her. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Reykjavik: Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual - Choosing between SAMAN and SÉR changing rooms
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Reykjavik: Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

6.Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,166 reviews · 1 day · from $111

Spend a full day at Sky Lagoon, minutes from downtown Reykjavík, with warm geothermal water, North Atlantic views, and a seven-step Icelandic ritual. Choose shared SAMAN changing rooms or private SÉR facilities, then add drinks or food at the on-site café and bar.

“Best of the best, the sauna with the view is amazing”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Reykjavik pickup and the first part of the morning
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

7.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik, with stops at Kerid crater, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir. You also get 1.5 hours at the Secret Lagoon, a warm and peaceful break. English-speaking guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Anna, and Daniel lead the day.

“Excellent trip exploring the golden circle and loved the secret lagoon! Our guide Sunny was fantastic, telling us lots of interesting information and keeping us entertained.”

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Starting in Reykjavik at 8:00 a.m.
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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

8.Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,988 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about 10 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter capped at 19 people. Visit Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss with an English-speaking guide such as Simon, Erla, or Slavi, plus central Reykjavik pickup and onboard Wi-Fi.

“Comfortable bus with reliable service. Great guide and fantastic sights. It is quite a long outing with a fair bit of (optional walking) well worth it for the great experience.”

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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater - Pickup from Reykjavik and the small-group ride
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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

9.Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,631 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249

Spend about 11 hours with Nicetravel visiting Iceland’s Golden Circle, Laugarvatn, Kerid Crater, and Blue Lagoon. Pickup, Wi-Fi, transport, crater entry, and Blue Lagoon Comfort admission are included. Guides such as Halldor, Monika, Walter, and Dominique bring local stories and humor to the day.

“Fantastic! Jonas did an amazing job with the tour, and beat the weather for us to see everything! I highly recommend him and this tour!”

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Blue Lagoon: Admission Package with Drink, Towel, and Mask - Changing rooms, showers, and the first step into the water
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Blue Lagoon: Admission Package with Drink, Towel, and Mask

10.Blue Lagoon: Admission Package with Drink, Towel, and Mask

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,421 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Spend a full day at Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon near Grindavik. Walk through a 300-meter lava corridor, soak in mineral-rich geothermal seawater, use the sauna and steam room, and enjoy an included soft drink, silica mud mask, and towel. Book an early or late slot for a calmer visit.

“It was a great experience. The place looks recently renovated and we loved it.”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Þingvellir: where politics and tectonic plates meet
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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

11.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,195 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Ride from Reykjavik by air-conditioned coach to Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. An English-speaking guide such as Eric, Flosi, Leifur, or Albert adds history and geology, while WiFi, pickup options, and a six-and-a-half-hour schedule keep this classic route simple.

“Excellent trip and guide was very knowledgeable. Transportation excellent and sights to visit awesome”

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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk - Rainbow Street and the National Theatre
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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

12.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,076 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Walk central Reykjavík with a local CityWalk guide in a group capped at 12 people. Over about two hours, you’ll see Hallgrímskirkja, Rainbow Street, Alþingi, City Hall, the Old Harbour, and possibly Harpa, while hearing Icelandic history, culture, legends, and useful food tips.

“Our tour guide Asta was wonderful and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Icelandic history and the tour was just the right amount of time”

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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location - Meeting at Silfra in Thingvellir
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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

13.Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,001 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Meet your PADI instructor at Silfra in Thingvellir, suit up in a heated van, then snorkel 30 to 45 minutes through Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. Groups max out at six. Guides such as Boris, Hugo, Wilfred, and Filip are praised for calm help, humor, and excellent photos.

“Boris was an amazing guide. He educated us on the fissures and tectonic plates and history of parliament. We had a wonderful experience snorkeling as a family, our youngest being 15. Everyone loved it!”

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From Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon Admission with Transfers - Why the Blue Lagoon feels different from a normal spa
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From Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon Admission with Transfers

14.Blue Lagoon Admission with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,867 reviews · 4 hours · from $231

Travel by air-conditioned shuttle from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. Choose Comfort or Premium entry, then enjoy warm milky-blue water, a silica mask, an in-water drink, towels, and optional robes and extra masks.

“Blue lagoon was good ,we didn’t have a tour guide ,the bus pick up at the bus terminal BSI and coming back from the lagoon was first come First serve and just a scramble onto buses ,there are bus stops next to where we stayed but had to pay extra to get picked up from them or it was a 28min walk to the original pick up point but on the way back they stopped at the bus stop where we stayed?? Inside the blue lagoon lockers was just a scramble to get sorted 1 guy shouting what to do ,but still enjoyed the experience”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir: geology beside Icelandic history
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

15.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,351 reviews · from $243

Join Nicetravel for an 11-hour minibus tour from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Elias, Filip, Walter, and Christina bring local stories, extra photo stops, and practical help to a busy but well-paced day.

“Pick up is on Time and all people in the group is nice. Guide is professional and very keen on time. We have enough time to explore and also had a good learning about the places we been to.”

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