Top Reykjavik Private Sightseeing Tours

Follow the trail of the Vikings from Reykjavik toward Selfoss and Hvollsvöllur on this south coast of Iceland day tour. In a small group that’s limited to just 14 people, you’ll travel south where mountain glaciers and waterfalls provide scenery on one side, and beaches of black volcanic sand frame wild seas on the other. Stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara are included along with some lesser-known, yet equally dramatic, sights through the day.

Hit all of Iceland's most popular landmarks on this full-day Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. With your guide, visit Gullfoss, for which the 'Golden Circle' is named and Þhingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Walk down through the valley created by tectonic shift to see where the oldest democratic parliament in the world was founded. Additionally, visit the geyser hot springs, home to the Strokkur geyser, which erupts every 6 to 8 minutes, as well as the Blue Lagoon, the town of Hveragerði and the Kerið crater. Round-trip transportation from Reykjavik port or hotels is included.

Visit all the landmarks and highlights of southwest Iceland during this private day tour of the Golden Circle. With your dedicated guide and private transportation, this tour ensures a flexible itinerary and personalized attention. Stop in the Thingvellir National Park, see the Geysir and Stokkur geysers, the stunning Gullfoss waterfall, and the Kerid crater, among other sites.

See the Northern Lights in all their vivid colors on a 3-hour trip from Reykjavík, and see one of the natural world’s most stunning shows first hand. Learn about the sacred history and mythology of the atmospheric phenomenon, and hunt down the display where it's easiest to see. Let conditions guide you as you leave the city for Arborg, the valley of Haukdal or the stony landscape of Thingvellir National Park. Don’t leave Iceland without checking out this bucket-list experience.

Discover the ‘land of fire and ice’ as you journey between the glaciers and lavafields of Iceland’s south coast. Set out on a private full-day tour from Reykjavik and get off-the-beaten-track as you wind through the Hellisheidi mountain pass and along the coast. Keep your camera close to hand as you pass a startling array of scenery, including the Myrdalsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers. Stop to admire the dramatic Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls; the black sand beaches of Dyrhólaey and Vik, and the lush pastures of Mýrdalur valley.

Discover some of Iceland’s most stunning volcanic landscapes during this in-depth, full-day tour, capped at four people per guide. Travel between locations in a comfortable, WIFI-equipped vehicle, and explore deep in the earth’s surface with provided helmets, headlamps, and crampons. Highlights include two ancient lava caves, scenic Kleifarvatn Lake, a hike across steaming lava fields, and a glimpse of the iconic Blue Lagoon.

If it's your first visit to Reykjavík, or just need a refresher, this guided tour of the city center can fill in all the background details about the history and culture of the beguiling Icelandic capital. The tour includes visits to top attractions including City Hall and the Old Harbor, and optional visits to Hallgrimskirkja church and Harpa concert hall.

Explore the Golden Circle with an experienced guide on a private 4WD tour that takes you into the rugged wilderness of Iceland. Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that hosted an important meeting of the Vikings for centuries. Continue to the Haukadalur geothermal region to see the Strokkur geyser and Great geyser. Have lunch at Geysir Center, then visit the breathtaking two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall. Throughout the day, your guide shares fascinating details about the history and natural features of the region.

Enhance your experience of Iceland’s renowned Golden Circle on a private full-day tour of iconic natural landmarks. Alongside an expert guide, absorb the spectacular landscapes of Thingvellir National Park and walk over the spot at which the Eurasian and American tectonic plates diverge. Gaze at the erupting geysers at Haukadalur Valley; see the steam rise from the surface of Lugarvatn’s hot springs; and capture photographs of the colossal cascades of the Gullfloss Waterfall. Receive undivided attention from your expert guide on this private tour.

Explore Iceland by ‘Super Jeep’ on a private, fully-customizable 10-hour excursion from Reykjavik, and discover geysers, waterfalls, tectonic rifts, and more. With flat rate pricing for souped-up vehicles that accommodate up to 4, 6, or 10 people, this private Iceland tour is designed just for you. See the Golden Circle, check out Iceland’s top highlights, or design your own day with an experienced guide, and see Iceland beyond the beaten track.

Explore the Golden Circle at your own pace for a day with a private guide and driver on. With this customizable package, visit Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, swim in the Secret Lagoon, stop by the Kerid Crater, and more. Round out your day by chasing the Northern Lights.

Mt. Úlfarsfell lies in the countryside outside Reykjavik, and its remote location makes it the perfect place for outdoor adventure in the Icelandic wilderness. On this tour, hop into the saddle and follow rugged trails around Mt. Úlfarsfell on horseback with your private guide. With refreshments and round-trip travel from central Reykjavik hotels included, escape the city and learn of Iceland’s rich horsemanship traditions.

Visit the Snæfellsness Peninsula on a private day trip from Reykjavik. Enjoy western Iceland’s amazing natural scenery as you pass by sites like the Eldborg crater and Gerðuberg basalt wall. Take a short hike to Hellnar, known as a spiritual place where people often practice meditation and yoga; if you do not wish to take part in one of those activities, you may continue hiking. Other locations you’ll see before returning to Reykjavik include the coast at Dritvík and the church at Grundarfjörður.

Chase the Northern Lights, and watch the pink, green, yellow, and violet hues dance in the sky above you on this private tour from Reykjavik. After pickup at your hotel, head out in search of the lights. Ideal locations vary day-to-day, but popular spots are Thingvellir National Park, Hvalfjordur, and the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Discover the highlights of the Golden Circle on this comprehensive private day tour. Take the stress out of driving on winding mountain roads by having round-trip transport in a 4WD provided. You’ll travel between dispersed sites with ease, and see many top sites in a day including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Kerid crater, Faxi waterfall, and the Geysir geothermal area.

See some of Iceland’s most popular natural wonders, and historical sites in a day. Drive down the Golden Circle to Thingvellir National Park, the location where Iceland’s parliament was founded. See the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, and the Geysir geothermal area that erupts every few minutes. Head towards the coast for a stop at the black sand beach in Reynisfjara, and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.

Explore the Langjökull glacier cave and Iceland’s Viking history and legends on a private full-day trip from Reykjavik. Cross the Hvalfjordur fjordlands on the west coast, and learn about the Icelandic Sagas, the early medieval tales of Iceland’s Viking families; at the Borgarnes Settlement Center. Continue through awesome mountain scenery to Langjökull, Iceland’s second-biggest glacier. Enjoy an included lunch and ride a monster ice truck to the Langjökull cave. Then, walk around the spectacular ice chambers deep inside the glacier as you learn about the glacier’s formation through the ages.

Feast your senses on the spellbinding landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula on a private full-day excursion from Reykjavik. Travel through the enchanting Borgafjordur region alongside an expert guide, passing dramatic coastlines and abundant volcanic features. Gaze at the snow-capped glacier that smothers the Snaefellsnes Volcano; pass through quaint Icelandic villages, Arnarstapi and Hellnar; and gain fascinating insight into the geological heritage of the region from your expert guide.

For the ultimate day trip from Reykjavík, visit the south coast’s black-sand beaches and towering waterfalls, then go hiking or ice climbing on Sólheimajökull glacier. The activities can be customized for a more challenging or relaxed experience, depending on your interests. You’ll travel with an experienced guide in a rugged Jeep that allows you to access more terrain. Your tour includes visits to two waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, a spin down the beach on the North Atlantic Ocean, and time for hiking or ice climbing at Sólheimajökull glacier.

Ride horses on a small farm in the countryside outside of Reykjavik on this private excursion. Learn the history and folklore of Icelandic horses before saddling up and riding out to Lake Hafravatn. Enjoy the views of unique Icelandic scenery and ride at your own pace with your guide leading the way.

Have you ever wished to be at two places at the same time? In this one-day tour, we will make your wish come true! First, we meet in Reykjavik, then hop into the lux jeep and take a drive directly to the Þingvellir, the place where North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. So, technically your wish will be granted :). Þingvellir is not only famous by this exquisite geological phenomenon, but it also has a great cultural heritage and it is a national park. After Þingvellir, you will have a chance to see the Great Geysir, including the powerful Strokkur, Smiður and Litli-Strokkur. When we are done with the geysers, the next stop is the Gullfoss waterfall. After this remarkable waterfall, it is time for relaxation in the most popular Icelandic geothermal spa, the Blue Lagoon.Thereafter we will be heading back to the city ending our journey all relaxed and content.

Travel to the magnificent Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and around the South Coast of Iceland on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Have the option to upgrade to include a boat tour of the lagoon to see the icebergs up close. You can also take a walk on the black sands of Reynisfjara beach, hike around the Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, and Dyrhoaley. Travel in a private vehicle with your own private guide who provides informative commentary as you spend a day in this breathtaking landscape.

The Golden Circle Express Tour is ideal for those on a business trip or other limited time, but still want to cover some of Iceland’s most popular attractions. Although this is an express tour, we include the main attractions of the famous Golden Circle route, such as Thingvellir National Park, the site where the Icelandic parliament of Althingi was founded in 930, and the site of the split between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. We will visit the Gullfoss Falls to enjoy the sound of the falling water and the energy of the falls. Gullfoss has breathtaking views from different viewpoints. We then stop at the Valley of Geysers to see Strokkur, the largest geyser in operation in Iceland, erupt and walk along a trail along a field full of small hot springs that boil and breathe geothermal activity and experience the energy of Icelandic nature.

Many of Iceland’s most impressive natural attractions lie on the famous Golden Circle route, and it’s the perfect way to admire the country’s rugged beauty. On this private tour, spin along the Golden Circle route in comfort from your Reykjavik accommodation with your guide. Hit top attractions like Gullfoss waterfall, UNESCO–listed Thingvellir National Park, and the Haukadalur geothermal area, and personalize your route to hit the sites of most interest.