Reykjavik
Things to do in Reykjavik
Top attractions in Reykjavik. Booking ahead saves a wait at the box office.
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What to see in Reykjavik
Perlan: Entry Ticket
Magic Ice Bar Reykjavik: Entry + Signature Drink
Secret Lagoon Hot Spring: Entry Ticket
The Lava Tunnel - Standard Tour
FlyOver Iceland: Entry Ticket
Reykjavik City Card: Entry to Museums + Public Transport
Lava Show Reykjavik: Entry Ticket
Golden Circle Direct: Half-Day Tour from Reykjavik
City Sightseeing Reykjavik: 24-Hr or 48-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Whale Watching: Tour from Reykjavik
Phallological Museum: Entry Ticket
Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center: Entry Ticket
Golden Circle & Kerið Crater: Grand Tour from Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon: Roundtrip Transfer from Reykjavik
National Museum of Iceland: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App
Horseback Riding with Icelandic Horses through the Lava Fields of Hafnarfjörður
The Lava Tunnel: Roundtrip from Reykjavik
Langjökull Glacier: Guided Tour with Transport from Húsafell
Golden Circle & Friðheimar Greenhouse: Roundtrip from Reykjavik
Whales of Iceland: Entry Ticket
Whale Watching: Elding's Wildlife Exhibition Entry + Tour from Reykjavik
Northern Lights: 3-Hr Bus Tour + Transfer
Vatnajökull Glacier: Guided Tour with Transport from Skaftafell
Reykjavík: Luxury Yacht Whale Watching Cruise
Whale Watching: Whales of Iceland Entry + RIB Boat Tour from Reykjavik
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: Roundtrip from Reykjavik
Vik, Skógafoss Waterfall & Black Sand South Iceland: Guided Tour + Transport
Northern Lights: 2-Hr Boat Tour + Alternative Plan
Golden Circle & Sky Lagoon: Day Tour from Reykjavik
Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Express
Saga Museum: Entry Ticket
Sólheimajökull Glacier: Guided Tour
Golden Circle: Small-Group Afternoon Tour from Reykjavik
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier, and Black Sand Beach: Tour from Reykjavik
South Iceland: Bus Tour
Northern Lights: 2.5-Hr Boat Tour
Northern Lights: 2-Hr Boat Tour
Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon: Tour from Reykjavík
Reykjavik: Beer & Booze Tour
Reykjavík: Northern Lights Bus Tour
Reykjavik: Guided Whale Watching Tour
Volcano Express: Entry Ticket
Northern Lights: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavík
Iceland: Puffin Watching Tour from Reykjavik
Iceland: The Bird Mega Zipline
Reykjavik: Food Lovers Tour
Reykjavík: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour
The Lava Falls Adventure Tour
Langjökull Glacier: Guided Tour with Transport from Reykjavík
Reykjavik: Folklore Walking Tour
Whale Watching: Tour with Puffins Watching from Reykjavik
South Coast and Katla Ice Cave
1-Hr Reykjavik Peak ATV Tour
Fagradalsfjall Volcano: Hiking Tour from Reykjavík
Fagradalsfjall Volcano & Sky Lagoon: Spa Entry + Hiking Tour from Reykjavik
Golden Circle and FlyOver Iceland: Tour from Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Fridheimar, Sky Lagoon & Kerid Crater: Tour from Reykjavik
Golden Circle & Lava Tunnel: Day Tour from Reykjavik
Iceland: Horseback Riding - Heritage Tour
Iceland: Ice Cave Tour
Northern Lights: Small-Group Guided Tour with Free Photos
Reykjavik: Walking Tour with a Viking
Reykjavik: Whale Watching & Northern Lights Combo Cruise
Silfra: Guided Drysuit Snorkeling
Golden Circle and Northern Lights: Tour from Reykjavik
Snæfellsnes and Kirkjufell: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavík
South Coast: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
Golden Circle: Tour from Reykjavik + Perlan Museum Entry
South Coast and Northern Lights: Tour from Reykjavík
South Coast Sagas: Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls and Glacier
2-Hr Reykjavik Twin Peaks ATV Tour
Dynjandi Waterfall and Farm: Tour from Ísafjörður Port
Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride and South Coast Tour from Reykjavik
Golden Circle: Full-Day Guided Tour from Reykjavik
Golden Circle: Private Customized Tour from Reykjavík
Golden Circle: Small-Group Tour + Blue Lagoon Transfers from Reykjavik
Iceland: Horseback Riding - Countryside Tour
Iceland: Perfume Creation Workshop
Iceland: The Falcon Mega Zipline
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Tickets & experiences in Reykjavik
Tickets for attractions in Reykjavik, booking ahead skips the queue.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
What are the top attractions in Reykjavik?
The full list is below, sorted by rating.
How much do attraction tickets cost in Reykjavik?
It varies by site and by date — small sites run a few euros, major sites and shows cost more. The live price is in each attraction's booking widget. A combined city pass pays off if you visit several sites a day.
Should I book attraction tickets in advance in Reykjavik?
In season and at weekends — yes. Popular sites sell timed entry, and booking online saves a queue of half an hour or more. Off-season you can usually buy on the spot.
How many days do you need for Reykjavik?
A day or two covers the key sites. Plan 2–3 attractions a day at an easy pace.
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