Things to do in Reykjavík

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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GV Recommends: The Reykjavik CatWalk

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

Icelandic Whiskey - Eimverk Distillery Tour in Reykjavík

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.

Icelandic Mythical Walk

Icelandic Mythical Walk

We will tell you all about the Icelandic Elves, Trolls, Ghosts

1 hour and 30 minutes
from

ISK 4,980

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FlyOver Iceland

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.

1 hour
from

ISK 5,490

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Whale Watching In Reykjavík

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.

Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

Tour brings the history of Iceland to life with interesting stories and Icelandic mythology.

Whale Watching & Whales of Iceland Exhibition

Whale Watching & Whales of Iceland Exhibition

Beautiful animals in the wild and then see full-scale models of them

Northern Lights by Boat with a Backup Plan

Northern Lights by Boat with a Backup Plan

Sail out from Reykjavík in search for the beautiful Aurora Borealis!

Entrance to Aurora Reykjavík

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

Hop On - Hop Off - City Sightseeing 24 hours

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

23 hours and 59 minutes
from

ISK 4,999

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Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Traditional Icelandic Food

Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Traditional Icelandic Food

Food Lovers’ Tour samples at least 15 different Icelandic dishes; both traditional classics and modern favourites

Wonders of Iceland + Áróra show

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

Whales Of Iceland Museum Admission

Whales Of Iceland Museum Admission

Experience the 23 life-size models at the Whales of Iceland Exhibition

1 hour and 30 minutes
from

ISK 7,800

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Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

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

2 hours and 30 minutes
from

ISK 11,900

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Heli Happy Hour

Heli Happy Hour

Breath-taking views of Reykjavik as you overfly the city and land on one of the table top mountains

45 minutes
from

ISK 38,900

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