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

★ 4.7 (453)

Magic Ice Bar Reykjavik: Entry + Signature Drink

★ 4.3 (216)

Secret Lagoon Hot Spring: Entry Ticket

★ 4.6 (161)

The Lava Tunnel - Standard Tour

★ 4.6 (146)

FlyOver Iceland: Entry Ticket

★ 4.8 (145)

Reykjavik City Card: Entry to Museums + Public Transport

★ 4.3 (67)

Lava Show Reykjavik: Entry Ticket

★ 4.6 (62)

Golden Circle Direct: Half-Day Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.4 (47)

City Sightseeing Reykjavik: 24-Hr or 48-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Bus

★ 4.0 (40)

Whale Watching: Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.1 (28)

Phallological Museum: Entry Ticket

★ 4.2 (26)

Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center: Entry Ticket

★ 4.5 (24)

Golden Circle & Kerið Crater: Grand Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.8 (23)

Sky Lagoon: Roundtrip Transfer from Reykjavik

★ 4.5 (23)

National Museum of Iceland: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App

★ 4.6 (19)

Horseback Riding with Icelandic Horses through the Lava Fields of Hafnarfjörður

★ 4.6 (16)

The Lava Tunnel: Roundtrip from Reykjavik

★ 4.5 (16)

Langjökull Glacier: Guided Tour with Transport from Húsafell

★ 4.8 (15)

Golden Circle & Friðheimar Greenhouse: Roundtrip from Reykjavik

★ 4.2 (14)

Whales of Iceland: Entry Ticket

★ 4.0 (11)

Whale Watching: Elding's Wildlife Exhibition Entry + Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.0 (11)

Northern Lights: 3-Hr Bus Tour + Transfer

★ 3.0 (10)

Vatnajökull Glacier: Guided Tour with Transport from Skaftafell

★ 4.8 (8)

Reykjavík: Luxury Yacht Whale Watching Cruise

★ 4.4 (8)

Whale Watching: Whales of Iceland Entry + RIB Boat Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.8 (6)

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: Roundtrip from Reykjavik

★ 4.5 (6)

Vik, Skógafoss Waterfall & Black Sand South Iceland: Guided Tour + Transport

★ 4.3 (6)

Northern Lights: 2-Hr Boat Tour + Alternative Plan

★ 3.7 (6)

Golden Circle & Sky Lagoon: Day Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.6 (5)

Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Express

★ 4.6 (5)

Saga Museum: Entry Ticket

★ 4.6 (5)

Sólheimajökull Glacier: Guided Tour

★ 4.0 (5)

Golden Circle: Small-Group Afternoon Tour from Reykjavik

★ 5.0 (4)

Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.2 (4)

South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier, and Black Sand Beach: Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.0 (4)

South Iceland: Bus Tour

★ 4.0 (4)

Northern Lights: 2.5-Hr Boat Tour

★ 3.8 (4)

Northern Lights: 2-Hr Boat Tour

★ 3.8 (4)

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon: Tour from Reykjavík

★ 4.7 (3)

Reykjavik: Beer & Booze Tour

★ 4.7 (3)

Reykjavík: Northern Lights Bus Tour

★ 4.3 (3)

Reykjavik: Guided Whale Watching Tour

★ 4.0 (3)

Volcano Express: Entry Ticket

★ 3.3 (3)

Northern Lights: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavík

★ 3.0 (3)

Iceland: Puffin Watching Tour from Reykjavik

★ 5.0 (2)

Iceland: The Bird Mega Zipline

★ 5.0 (2)

Reykjavik: Food Lovers Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

Reykjavík: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

The Lava Falls Adventure Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

Langjökull Glacier: Guided Tour with Transport from Reykjavík

★ 4.5 (2)

Reykjavik: Folklore Walking Tour

★ 4.5 (2)

Whale Watching: Tour with Puffins Watching from Reykjavik

★ 4.5 (2)

South Coast and Katla Ice Cave

★ 3.0 (2)

1-Hr Reykjavik Peak ATV Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

Fagradalsfjall Volcano: Hiking Tour from Reykjavík

★ 5.0 (1)

Fagradalsfjall Volcano & Sky Lagoon: Spa Entry + Hiking Tour from Reykjavik

★ 5.0 (1)

Golden Circle and FlyOver Iceland: Tour from Reykjavik

★ 5.0 (1)

Golden Circle, Fridheimar, Sky Lagoon & Kerid Crater: Tour from Reykjavik

★ 5.0 (1)

Golden Circle & Lava Tunnel: Day Tour from Reykjavik

★ 5.0 (1)

Iceland: Horseback Riding - Heritage Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

Iceland: Ice Cave Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

Northern Lights: Small-Group Guided Tour with Free Photos

★ 5.0 (1)

Reykjavik: Walking Tour with a Viking

★ 5.0 (1)

Reykjavik: Whale Watching & Northern Lights Combo Cruise

★ 5.0 (1)

Silfra: Guided Drysuit Snorkeling

★ 5.0 (1)

Golden Circle and Northern Lights: Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.0 (1)

Snæfellsnes and Kirkjufell: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavík

★ 4.0 (1)

South Coast: Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★ 4.0 (1)

Golden Circle: Tour from Reykjavik + Perlan Museum Entry

★ 3.0 (1)

South Coast and Northern Lights: Tour from Reykjavík

★ 2.0 (1)

South Coast Sagas: Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls and Glacier

★ 1.0 (1)

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

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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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