Iceland · CITY TOURS
Good city tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hop on hop off Reykjavik by City Sightseeing with an 8-language audio guide, regular departures, and stops at whale, museum, church, and harbor sights.
“A great way to orientate yourself around the city. Takes you to all the main spots and provides a commentary with useful information.”
Get free museum and geothermal pool entry, plus unlimited bus rides and a ferry to Viðey Island with the Reykjavík City Card.
“if you have the time, this is well worth the money. Discount to Phallological museum and Perlan and also getting to go to several museums, the zoo and all transit for free!”
Hop on a double-decker in Reykjavik for 24 or 48 hours, hit Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja, and use pre-recorded audio at 16 stops.
“Very nice sight seeing excursion for the city. It takes a little over an hour and you have an opertunity to get off at any of the 16 stops. Audio is available while on the bus in different languages.”
Fast Keflavik to Reykjavik transfer with hotel drop-off, free Wi-Fi, and seat-guarantee booking. Orange buses, SmartBus connection.
“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.”
Reykjavik walking tour with a small English group, street art stops, classic landmarks, and local snack tastings over about 3 hours.
“It was an interesting tour, very historical. Luca also provided samples of Icelandic snacks and a drink.”
A 2.5-hour small-group Reykjavik walk from Hallgrímskirkja to Harpa and Alþingi, with warm indoor stops and an easy downhill route.
“Ryan was an incredible guide. He is American but has lived in Iceland for 10 years and is deeply integrated I always seek out the historical and cultural aspects of a destination and Ryan with his academic background ( local university lecturer) was perfect for this. He effortlessly and humorously brought us from the early settlements up to date. He was punctual, kind and self-deprecating but always in control of his facts. The whole experience transformed my understanding of Iceland and its culture.”
Shared SmartBus transfer with hotel pickup, free Wi-Fi, and a Reykjavik Terminal swap to reach KEF without paying taxi prices.
“The trip was fast and efficient! We had a transfer to a smaller bus in the city. It was efficient, also!”
Shared Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport transfer with Wi-Fi, air-conditioned coaches, and flexible departure times, typically under 1 hour.
“Shuttle was easy to find, the driver was very sweet and prompt. Couldn’t have asked for an easier way to get to the airport I am not sure why there are other negative reviews because this truly was hassle free. I arrived fifteen minutes earlRead more”
A guided 2.5-hour Reykjavik walk to Hallgrímkirkja, Þingholt, Tjörnin pond, Einar Jónsson, City Hall, Harpa, and Old Harbour.
“Our guide, Thomas, was great. He was so knowledgeable and interesting. I learned so much from him. The pace was good and we saw many important sites and Thomas explained them so well. I'm very glad I went on this tour.”
Shared transfer from Keflavik Airport to central Reykjavik in about 45 to 60 minutes, with WiFi, air conditioning, and easy drop-off stops.
“Very easy to find. Left on time. Very comfortable bus. Was left in front of hotel! Highly recommended!”
Pre-book a bus seat from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavík in about 45 minutes with free WiFi, mobile tickets, and a simple terminal drop-off.
“Great service.Easy to book and on time.Friendly drivers.Comfy warm buses . Transfers went ahead as scheduled.”
A small-group 4 km Reykjavik walk with Viking-era stories, colorful old streets, smart photo stops, and local tastings like dried fish and schnapps.
“Luca was an amazing tour guide - very knowledgeable and passionate about Icelandic history and culture, and he brought a great sense of humor. The tour covered the key highlights of the city and was a great way to spend a couple of hours on our 2nd day in Reykjavik. We’d highly recommend Luca and this tour!”
Reykjavik 2-hour cat walk with Icelandic cat myths, city sights, and Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse stops for coffee or cocoa and pastry
“Fun and lovely ☺️ We, the cat lovers, bonded on this tour and spend a lovely time together walking the Reykjavik streets and visiting the shops where the local cat celebrities live🐈 Gudjon, our guide was a true professional. He told the old myths about the Scandinavian gods, fairy tales about cats and real stories that happened in the city. I would definitely recommend this tour for those who love cats and want to spend a couple of hours in a great company ☕️”
Direct, reserved-seat transfer from Reykjavik Terminal to Keflavik Airport, about 45 minutes, with onboard Wi-Fi and USB chargers.
“Booked an extra pick up for bus stop 8. Got picked up in a mini bus at 330am and dropped of at the main bus depo. Bus left on time 4am. The seats had lots of leg room, declined well, comfy had screens on the back of the seats in front. Bus was clean and driven well.”
Walk Reykjavik’s WWII routes from the British landing at Old Harbour to the German Residence, with period photos, side streets, and stories. 2 hours.
“The guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about Iceland, especially its history during the Second World War. The guides passion for the subject really stood out!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
