6 Workshops & Classes in Iceland to Build a Day Around

1.Private Golden Circle tour in a premium class car.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $599Our pick

Explore Iceland’s Golden Circle in a private premium-class car with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide such as Sergey, George, Simon, or Lilya. Visit Kerid, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir, with optional stops at Bruarfoss, Faxi, and Efstidalur II.

“Our tour started with our guide unable to start his car because of a dead battery. So, we waited 1 hour for to him to get a replacement car, which was much less comfortable, and not a premium car. He did take us to all of the stops on the planned itinerary, all of which we enjoyed. He kept to the schedule we expected, including making time for lunch, at the hour we requested. He also provided an additional stop, to make amends for our initial inconvenience. Nevertheless, I think our guide became somewhat bored with the tour, as the day went on. He seemed gradually, less enthusiastic, and ready…”

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2.The Wool Monster Workshop – make your own souvenir!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $91Best value

At The Skrimsli Workshop near Reykjavik, you and your private group spend about an hour making a wool monster souvenir. The English-language session suits families, couples, and solo visitors, with hands-on craft time in a creative setting close to the city.

“Great fun for my wife and daughter. Such a unique experience and a super memory of Iceland. Highly recommended to all.”

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3.Borgarnes: Horseback Riding Tour with Prep Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $109

Meet your Icelandic horse at Hestaland, learn the basics in a large indoor arena, then ride beside the countryside near Borgarnes. Guides such as Juna and Bára are used to helping beginners. Choose a small-group or private outing, with helmets included.

“Es war ein tolles Erlebnis, auch für meine Familie, die gar keine Erfahrung mit Pferden hat. Es wurde sehr darauf geachtet, dass auch Anfänger Spaß an dem Ausritt hatten. Ich hatte den Eindruck, dass mein Pferd lahmte. Ich würde es toll finden, wenn darauf mehr geachtet würde, dass es den Pferden gesundheitlich gut geht. Nur als Hinweis, kein Bewertungskriterium.”

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4.Viking Knife–Making Workshop in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $404

Spend about six hours in Mosfellsbær making a Viking-style knife with Icelandic craftsman Palli. You will shape, sand, polish, and work on a leather sheath using natural materials collected in Iceland. Lunch, tea, coffee, tools, and materials are included.

“We had a fabulous day, making knives was good fun, seeing what Palli makes himself, hearing stories about Iceland and eating local food for lunch. We would definitely recommend this experience as something different to do and bringing home a wonderful memory of our time in Iceland.”

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5.Icelandic Cooking Class in Downtown Reykjavik with Musical Hosts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $314

Join Iris and Nonni at their Reykjavik home for a four-hour private cooking class. Shop at a local market if you choose the upgrade, prepare two seasonal Icelandic dishes, then sit down with local drinks and your hosts to enjoy the meal.

“My adult sons and I participated in this cooking experience. We had a wonderful time - shopping locally, helping with the food prep, and then enjoying a great and diverse meal. Iris was a perfect hostess. She even purchased fermented shark for us to try. That was an experience. Iris provided a very relaxed as well as educational experience for us. I would definitely recommend!”

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6.See & Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $4,718

CharlieTheTraveler arranges a nine-day Iceland trip for up to eight people, with private transport, guides, seasonal activities, and airport transfers. You may begin in Akureyri for whale watching or Reykjavík for horseback riding, then visit waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers, the Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon.

“Ik wilde naar een koudland met sneeuw maar zonder skiërs en dergelijke en wat een perfecte keuze was IJsland dan zeg, niet normaal”

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