Things to do in Reykjavik

THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Reykjavik

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Things to Do in Reykjavik

Natural wonders abound in the Golden Circle. Relax at the Blue Lagoon, take a day trip to Gulfoss waterfall, or spot the Northern Lights on a nighttime excursion.

Ways to tour Reykjavik

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Reykjavik.

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos
840
Northern Lights
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AU$222
per adult
Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon Including Admission & Kerid Volcanic Crater
939
Full-day Tours
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AU$336
per adult
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South Coast Full Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik
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Full-day Tours
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AU$199
per adult
Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland
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Food & Drink
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AU$193
per adult
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The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik
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On the Water
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AU$141
per adult
Northern Lights and Stargazing:Small Group Tour with Local Guides from Reykjavik
231
4WD Tours
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AU$299
per adult
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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik
314
Northern Lights
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AU$95
per adult
Snæfellsnes: Hidden Gem of the West Small-Group Day Trip from Reykjavik
289
Full-day Tours
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AU$225
per adult
Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour from Reykjavik
272
Ports of Call Tours
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AU$175
per adult
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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - meet on location
4,136
On the Water
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AU$213
per adult

Ports of Call Tours

Top Attractions in Reykjavik

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1. Hallgrimskirkja

Churches & Cathedrals

Miðborg

The church soars over the Icelandic capital Reykjavik, its scale is also heightened by the vertical rows of descending…

2. Perlan

Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Admission tickets from AU$59

By davidjohnflavell

It covers all aspects of Iceland’s Geology and flora using the latest virtual technology to give the visitor a real…

3. Sun Voyager

Monuments & Statues

Miðborg

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Open now

The sun voyager is a modern work of art built along the "bones" of a Viking ship.

4. Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Architectural Buildings • Theatres

Miðborg

This performance, meeting and exhibition space is dramatically situated at the edge of the Reykjavik Harbor.

5. The settlement exhibition

Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

Miðborg

The authentic archaeological dig around which this museum is organized provides the backdrop for understanding the…

6. Laugavegur

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Miðborg

It is an amalgam of various shops, restaurants and bars.

7. Arbaer Open Air Museum

Historic Walking Areas • History Museums

A grouping of historic buildings from central Reykjavik that were moved to this location rather than being torn down…

8. Ring Road

Scenic Drives

Miðborg

Iceland is a geologic wonderland and much that is on display on the ring road.

9. Aurora Reykjavik

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from AU$34

By karenpammy2016

This is a self-guided tour that describes the history of the Aurora Borealis from around the world along with wonderful…

10. Laugardalslaug

Sports Complexes

Laugardalur

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Open now

This is the largest of the great Reykjavik geothermal pools.

11. The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)

Historic Sites • Art Museums

Miðborg

Built on a hill when there was nothing but lava fields this museum prethought the rise of Reykjavik as a world capital…

12. Grotta Lighthouse

Lighthouses

By AgustinaT260

This is the scene of the continual history of Iceland since the Viking settlement, through the ages of hardship and…

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