Iceland · GUIDED
The 15 best guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review the 14-hour Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón tour, with icebergs, Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss, Vik, boat options, and practical tips.
“The drive was long but it was all worth it. Big hats off for the driver & guide. It was a beautiful experience to see the Watersfalls, Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach. It between the needed breaks. Loved it.”
Cruise Skjálfandi Bay from Húsavík on a traditional oak boat, watching whales, dolphins, seabirds, and enjoying cocoa with a cinnamon bun.
“Did a 3.45 hr ride fir a 2 hour booking due to some rare sightings of bottle-nosed dolphins and pilot whales which excited our guide and crew so much that they forgot about the time and simply jndulged all on board by chasing the pod of dolphins and school of whales for a full hour. Couldn’t have asked for more. It was simply fantastic…hats off to the crew for indulging us.”
Sail from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour aboard Andrea to spot whales, dolphins, and porpoises, with warm overalls, expert guides, and a free return ticket.
“Whale watching was great! Our guide had a wealth of knowledge to share and was enthusiastic for the duration of the activity!”
Explore blue ice caves beneath Vatnajökull on a guided Super Jeep tour from Jökulsárlón, with safety gear, glacier views, and local insight.
“really great cave, fantastic tour, absolute Highlight of our 2 week trip. Much better than the Katla Cave which I saw 3 months ago. can highly recommend this activity.”
See Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik in 6.5 hours, with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, Wi-Fi, pickup, and local guiding.
“Excellent bus tour around the golden circle today, excellent views of Iceland and the tour was very knowledgeable, highly recommend Viator as price and tour outstanding”
See Iceland’s Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerid Crater on an informative 7 to 8.5-hour Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik.
“Food was extremely expensive. I wish we had at least another 15-25 min at each site to explore and walk slow and stop for photos. Especially at the waterfall and geysir. Our guide was amazing!”
Taste Icelandic lamb, seafood, hot dogs, fermented shark, and sweets while walking Reykjavik with a local guide across five food stops.
“Great tour. We were able to try so many various foods.”
Travel from Isafjordur to Dynjandi Waterfall by comfortable bus, with coastal scenery, local stories, and 90 minutes to explore Iceland’s Westfjords.
“Stunning waterfall with plenty of time to explore and take photos. Our guide was excellent, informative and interesting. The coach was very comfortable, and the experienced driver handled the mountain roads and tunnels with ease. Iceland’s scenery was spectacular throughout, with dramatic mountains and waterfalls at every turn. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a scenic escape away from the local town. peaceful, dramatic, and unforgettable.”
Review of Reykjavik Excursions’ Northern Lights bus tour, with practical advice on price, pickup, weather, crowds, guides, and rebooking.
“The tour company, Reykjavík Excursions was very professional. They were prompt picking us up and the tour guide was very nice.”
Hike Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, crampons, and ice axe while exploring crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and glacier views.
“Excellent tour my Steve! He was kind, funny, informative and patient! The views were marvellous in its true sense, definitely one of a kind and once in a lifetime experience.”
Hike Iceland’s Reykjanes volcano sites from Reykjavík, with Seltún hot springs, fresh lava fields, expert guides, and rugged views.
“Omar was really very very informative and funny! The tour was worth it!”
Walk Breiðamerkurjökull from Jökulsárlón with crampons, a safety-focused guide, super-jeep transport, crevasses, and possible blue ice.
“I would give 6 stars. Amazing tour! Incredible guide! Perfect!!!!”
See Snæfellsnes, Kirkjufell, lava beaches, sea cliffs, seals, and Búðakirkja on an 11-hour guided minibus tour from Reykjavik.
“Our tour guide Kalman was super awesome with fantastic sense of humor and lots of interesting tidbits about Iceland, the tour itself was truly an experience of a lifetime.”
Review of Reykjavik’s 3.5-hour whale tour, with local guides, warm overalls, Faxaflói Bay wildlife, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We had such a fantastic time on the boat looking out for the whales. And we managed to see a few up close which was exhilarating! The crew on board were all so nice and lovely and we had a wonderful afternoon! It was also really nice to hear the commentary with regards to facts about the whales and we learned so much.”
Hunt Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik with expert guides, hot drinks, blankets, group photos, and a flexible weather policy.
“We had our tour on the 6th of December and loved it! It was my partners and I first night in Iceland and decided to do the tour that night incase we didn’t catch them. To be honest I went in already having low hopes because of the full moon however we did in fact get to catch the aurora in the end! Our guide, Christian, was so informative! He talked us through the use of his website and instructed us how to find our own northern lights in the future (which we have been doing). I think the only downfall is obviously the uncertainty of seeing the lights or…”
Pick a season, a glacier or a hot pool.
