The 7 Best Evening Experiences in Iceland

1.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,921 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $63Our pick

Search Iceland’s dark countryside for the Northern Lights on a budget coach tour from Reykjavik, with Wi-Fi and a free repeat outing if needed.

“Oliver was the best guide ever. Explained how northern lights occur in a was that was understandable. Was vigilant about keeping our group in optimum environment to be able to see sky and he knew almost ahead of time when to look in what direction to be ready to see lights and be able to take photos. Excellent trip!”

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2.Reykjavik Food and Drink Adventure – Local Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $190Top rated

Taste Icelandic food, beer, wine, and local stories on a small-group Reykjavik evening walk with five food stops.

“A guide was funny and a good mood maker. All people got on well and we enjoyed talking while we were eating and drinking. Food selection was good as well. Highly recommended !!”

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3.Evening Icelandic Food and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $176

Taste Icelandic dishes, beers, and famous Reykjavík street food on a lively five-stop evening walk with a local guide.

“Fantastic choices of restaurants. Food was amazing. Tour guide was perfect. Company very trustworthy and communicated with me to rearrange a tour”

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4.Evening Lava Tunnel Tour and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $195

Explore Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, hunt for the Northern Lights, and enjoy cocoa, blankets, Wi-Fi, and a free retry from Reykjavík.

“I’m so glad I did this tour. It was fascinating. Our tour guide was lovely and very informative. Very very happy. My 15 year old enjoyed it. Thank you.”

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5.Premium Whale and Puffin Watching Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $200

Ride a 12-seat RIB from Reykjavik at sunset for whales, dolphins, puffins, and harbor views, with warm gear provided.

“Amazing!! We were fortunate to see hundreds of puffins as well a humpback whale on 2 separate occasions as well as several dolphins! It does get cold out there so I was glad to have hat/gloves/layers so I could focus on enjoying the experience and not on how cold I was!”

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6.Evening Sleipnir Horse Riding Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · from $202

Ride Icelandic horses through Hólmsheiði and Rauðhólar at sunset, with Reykjavik pickup, small groups, hot drinks, and beginner-friendly support.

“This tour was amazing! The pickup was quick and easy, the horses were beautiful and friendly, and our tour guide was the best! She was so easy to talk to and had amazing facts about the horses, Iceland, and everything else!”

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7.Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $176

Soak in Forest Lagoon views of Eyjafjörður, then chase the Northern Lights beyond Akureyri with a local guide.

“Loved, loved, loved this tour!! Our guide was AMAZING!! The Forest Lagoon was lovely but chasing the Northern Lights was the highlight. Our guide was so determined and we saw them!!! Incredible night to remember!”

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