15 City Tours in Reykjavik Worth the Daylight

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,283 reviews · 1 day · from $47Our pick

Hop on and off Reykjavik with 8-language audio and major stops like Harpa, Perlan, and National Museum. Flexible 24/48-hour pass.

“I liked the way that everything was made easy and clear instructions were given and communicated, where and when to meet. The check in procedure was very organised and efficient. The guide Jessica was superb, she gave clear instructions and gave a clear and articulate explanation about the Northern Lights. it was really good to hear from someone so knowledgeable and passionate. The hot chocolate was lovely and very welcome. Sadly, we didn't see the lights because the sky covered suddenly with clouds and it was my last day, so I won't get the chance again. I was very happy with the tour and I would definitely recommend. The only…”

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2.Reykjavík City Card

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 964 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $40Best value

Reykjavík City Card bundles free museum entry, 8 geothermal pools, unlimited bus rides, and a Viðey ferry. Worth it fast in 1-3 days.

“This was an excellent way to see Things in Reykjavík. The local swimming pools were fantastic as was the island of videy. We also saw several museums and there was many others we could have visited but even with 72 hours we didn’t have enough time.”

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3.City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 839 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Reykjavik by double-decker bus, with 24 or 48 hours of flexible hop-on hop-off stops and audio commentary, plus free Wi-Fi.

“The audio did t work, so we had no idea what or where we were but the maps were helpful. Add a sign to push the bell when to stop at the next stop. Not everyone knows thiis and it seems to irritate drivers when they miss a stop… even though we said that was the stop. You have to push the button. Need signs.”

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4.Walking tour of Reykjavik city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $51Top rated

A small-group Reykjavik walking tour with street art, landmarks, and Icelandic snack tastings. Up to 10 people, 2.5 to 3 hours.

“Luca was very knowledgeable and helpful. Gave us wonderful advice on places to eat and shop. Highly recommended.”

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5.City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $51

A 2.5-hour small-group walk in Reykjavík with a local guide, from Hallgrímskirkja to Alþingi, plus Harpa inside and Tjörnin sights.

“The tour was brilliant. Ryan was knowledgeable, informative and covered a lot during the tour. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend!”

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6.Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 2h 45m · from $51

Small-group Reykjavik walking tour with Viking history, street art, and tastings like dried fish and schnapps, ending at Einar Jónsson Museum.

“Luca is very competent and friendly. He gave us not only interesting information about history and culture but also useful advice about things to do in Reykjavik, places where we can eat and rest or have fun. A really worthy tour! Strongly recommended!”

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7.Feline-Focused City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

A 2-hour Reykjavik cat walking tour with stops at cat sights, Kattakaffihúsið for pastries, and Icelandic feline folklore.

“My son and I had a lot of fun doing this tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and I really liked that the tour was very small (just 4 people in our case) so we could take our time walking around the city. Highly recommend!”

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8.Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

2.5-hour Akureyri whale watching with warm thermal overalls, heated indoor seating, onboard Wi-Fi, and a try-again ticket if none spotted.

“Guide was great, she explained a lot during the trip. Service was professional. Put on the warm clohtes. We saw few whales.”

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9.Reykjavik City Card 48 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 1 to 3 days (approx.) · from $58

Reykjavik City Card 48 hours bundles free museum and pool entry, unlimited buses, and the ferry to Viðey, plus discounts for more.

“I really did not use this card much and one museum only provided a 20% discount not free admission. Maybe give more days for the price? . I did use it at a few museums but overall would not buy this card again. Maybe others would use it differently so it is a personal choice I would say.”

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10.The Golden Circle and City Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $124

One-day Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Gullfoss, Strokkur, Frriðheimar Farm, and a Reykjavik hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket.

“They stated our reservation was not on the bus list. It took over 15 minutes for the staff to find our reservation by that time the bus departed. The service stated Viator sent our reservation to the wrong tour. They also stated the hop on hop off would be closing by the time we return”

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11.Reykjavik City Card 24-hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $47

Reykjavik City Card 24-hour bundles museums, Straeto bus rides, thermal pools, and Videy Island ferry so you can choose your own pace.

“A fantastic way to see lots of fascinating history. We went to 3 museums and travelled between them using the clean, efficient buses which were very easy to navigate.”

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12.Reykjavik City Card 72 hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 to 3 days (approx.) · from $71

A 72-hour Reykjavik City Card with free museum entry, geothermal pool access, public buses, and a ferry ride, plus discounts.

“If you like to visit different thermal pools and museums you should deffinetly buy the city card. You can go free 17 museums, all the city center pools. You also get discounts for other museums, can use the bsi buses for free.”

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13.Private Reykjavík Tuk Tuk – City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $255

Private Reykjavik tuk-tuk tour with harbor and city highlights, plus Þúfa and either Hallgrímskirkja or Perlan, with pickup.

“Terrific tour around Reykjavik with our driver, Ray. He went way beyond expectations to tell us the history & culture of his home city. Was very knowledgeable & informed. I highly recommend this tour!”

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14.City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $138

A 3-hour Akureyri city walk with local food tastings, small-group history stops, and optional beer, ending back where you started.

“From start to finish, our walking/food tour with Kari was absolutely phenomenal. We’ve taken many tours like this all over the world, but Kari was hands-down the best guide we’ve ever had! His passion for the city’s history, combined with his incredible storytelling, made every stop come alive. The food was equally amazing—each bite felt like a piece of the culture and history we were exploring. Kari had the perfect balance of knowledge, humor, and warmth, and made the experience unforgettable. If you’re considering booking, don’t hesitate—this tour is worth every penny!”

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15.Helicopter Tour: Reykjavik City with landing at Mount Esja

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 25 to 35 minutes (approx.) · from $323

25-35 min helicopter tour from Reykjavik Airport with a Mount Esja landing, volcanic views, and aerial city rooftops.

“Stunning experience, flying over Mount Esja. Pilot was super too and put us at ease as we were quite nervous.”

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