
Things to do in Reykjavík
There sure is a lot to see and do in the world's northernmost capital city! Reykjavík is bustling with fascinating museums, an array of shops, plus numerous architectural and natural attractions and a handful of hidden gems. To help you make the most of your time in Iceland's only city, our discerning team has curated a list of the best ways to see and experience Reykjavík.
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Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking
Tour brings the history of Iceland to life with interesting stories and Icelandic mythology.
ISK 5,490
Perlan - Wonders of Iceland
Perlan - Walk through a 100-meter-long real Ice Cave, feel the power of volcanoes, earthquakes and geothermal energy and see a 10 m high realistically rendered bird cliff
ISK 4,490
FlyOver Iceland
FlyOver Iceland is an immersive flight experience. The ride utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give the guest the feeling of flight.
ISK 4,990
Whale Watching In Reykjavík
Unless you’re a whale biologist or Faroese whale hunter, it’s not very often you can see a whale breach and hear its lungs blast water into the cool ocean air.
ISK 12,490
GV Recommends: The Reykjavik CatWalk
Follow in the Paw Prints of cats since the settlement of Iceland and visit to the one and only Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse
ISK 5,700
Icelandic Mythical Walk
We will tell you all about the Icelandic Elves, Trolls, Ghosts
ISK 4,880
Icelandic Horse Lava Tour
ISK 15,900
Icelandic Whiskey - Eimverk Distillery Tour in Reykjavík
Eimverk Distillery is Icelands’ first and only whisky distillery and a perfect destination for whiskey fans and for anyone interested in Icelandic Spirits.
ISK 4,909
Northern Lights by Boat with a Backup Plan
Sail out from Reykjavík in search for the beautiful Aurora Borealis!
ISK 9,390
Whale Watching & Whales of Iceland Exhibition
Beautiful animals in the wild and then see full-scale models of them
ISK 13,890
Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Traditional Icelandic Food
Food Lovers’ Tour samples at least 15 different Icelandic dishes; both traditional classics and modern favourites
ISK 14,990
Entrance to Aurora Reykjavík
Take a walk through history and learn how people and cultures around the world saw the Northern Lights via legends and myths connected to this amazing phenomenon
ISK 2,000
Whales Of Iceland Museum Admission
Experience the 23 life-size models at the Whales of Iceland Exhibition
ISK 6,800
Heli Happy Hour
Breath-taking views of Reykjavik as you overfly the city and land on one of the table top mountains
ISK 38,900
Wonders of Iceland + Áróra show
Step inside the only planetarium in Iceland and take a visual journey through the unique landscape of Iceland to observe Northern Lights
ISK 4,690
Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour
The Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour is your chance to get to know the best Icelandic craft beers or spirits for you to enjoy while in Iceland
ISK 10,900
Reykjavík City Card 72 hours
Access to pools, buses, museums, zoo and family park
ISK 7,200
Reykjavík City Card 24 hours
Access to pools, buses, museums, zoo and family park
ISK 4,200
Hop On - Hop Off - City Sightseeing 24 hours
Take a bus tour with City Sightseeing and explore Reykjavík at your leisure, with the opportunity to hop on and off at conveniently 16 located bus stops
ISK 4,500
Reykjavík City Card 48 hours
Access to pools, buses, museums, zoo and family park
ISK 5,850
Sky Lagoon Pure Pass
Pure Pass includes admission, the Sky Ritual and public change facilities.
ISK 9,700