Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Akureyri rewards people who walk. This 3-hour city walk with local food connects the town’s small-day rhythm to what people actually eat in North Iceland. I like the way the route mixes street-level sights with food stops, not just photos-and-plans. I also like that you’re with a live guide (English) who explains how the town … Read more
This is the kind of tour that turns Reykjavik from scenery into a story. You start at Austurvollur near Hotel Borg and follow the route tied to the British Invasion in May 1940, using period photos and videos to show what changed on the ground. I especially love the focus on the Old Harbour, described … Read more
Reykjavik makes more sense after a fast, guided circuit. This private tour is a smooth way to get your bearings fast, with a driver-guide who can answer questions and tailor the day as you go. I like that it’s limited to your group, so you’re not squeezed into a loud crowd, and you can actually … Read more
Reykjavik is easier when someone maps it for you. This private 4-hour driving tour is built around your choices, from downtown strolls to big-picture viewpoints, with a guide who can steer the day. I like the true customization and the fact it runs as a private vehicle option for up to 8. The biggest value … Read more
Want Reykjavik from above the clouds? This helicopter tour is built for big views in a short time. You meet the team at Ace FBO Reykjavík right at Reykjavík Airport, then lift off for a flight that shows the capital from the sky—colorful rooftops, parks, and neighborhoods—before you touch down on Mount Esja for a … Read more
Reykjavík looks different from a tuk tuk. This private ride is a quick, friendly way to clock the city’s major sights, with a guide calling out what matters as you move between neighborhoods and viewpoints. I especially like the small-group feel and the way guide Ray turns the streets into an easy story to follow. … Read more
Ice-cold weather makes this card useful. The Reykjavík City Card is a practical way to squeeze in a lot in just 24 hours, without locking you into a tour schedule. I like the variety: art, photography, history, and Icelandic culture plus public pools and the zoo. The main drawback to plan for is simple: you … Read more
Reykjavík in two days, no car needed. The 48-hour Reykjavík City Card is built for moving fast through museums, art spots, and Iceland’s public thermal pools, with unlimited city buses and a ferry ride to Viðey. I especially like how it bundles big, time-saving wins: free entry to several major cultural stops and included geothermal … Read more
Seeing whales from Akureyri feels surprisingly doable. What makes this tour appealing is the practical setup: a comfortable boat with multiple viewing areas, thermal overalls to handle the wind, and free onboard Wi‑Fi so you can share the moment right away. The main drawback to plan for is that Iceland weather can change fast, and … Read more
KEF day goes smoother when you skip extra steps. This one-way Reykjavik airport transfer is built for a direct run from the city to Keflavik International Airport (KEF), so you spend your final Iceland time planning your landing instead of hunting rides. I love that you get a reserved seat when you pre-book, and you … Read more
Reykjavík moves fast when you’re on wheels. This small-group e-scooter adventure is a smart way to see major sights in a short window, while your guide fills the gaps with stories you usually only hear in person. You meet in the center, get a safety talk, learn the scooter basics, and then glide between landmarks … Read more
Reykjavik comes into focus fast on foot. This guided walk mixes Icelandic early settlement stories, street arts, and the colorful housing that makes the center feel so human-scale. I especially like how the tour starts at Arnarholl Hill, right by the statue of Ingolfur Arnarson, and then threads you through the city without rushing. I … Read more
Reykjavik is serious about cats. On this 2-hour downtown walk, you follow the paw prints of cats since settlement days, then tie it all together with local sights like Hallgrimskirkja Church and the Statue Garden area. I love how the route turns city wandering into cat myths you can point at in real places. And … Read more
Keflavík airport stress ends fast. What I like is how this transfer lines up with flight arrivals, so you’re not stuck hunting for options. The big win is the pre-booked seat (no long ticket line), plus the ride includes free WiFi so you can check in, plan, and relax on the way into Reykjavík. The … Read more
The bus from Keflavík to Reykjavík is a simple win. This shared transfer is designed for an easy landing day: you grab your stuff, show your voucher at the Airport Direct/Gray Line desk, then ride straight into town in a climate-controlled coach. Two things I like: on-board Wi‑Fi so you can handle your next reservation … Read more