Day Trips & Activities

Looking for something fun to do? Feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the tour choices? You’ve landed on the perfect page: we’ve curated a selection of awesome day tours and activities just for you! Discover our hand-picked favourites, explore our winter must-dos, check ideas for outdoor adventures in Reykjavik, must-see museums and best swimming pools.

Feel free to swing by our reception anytime during your stay for some stellar recommendations from our amazing team!

 Our Favourites

We’ve handpicked these tours based on feedback from our awesome guests, focusing on the best quality and value for money. Head over to our dedicated TourDesk to easily book your excursions, check details and for a fantastic range of tours and activities!

GOLDEN CIRCLE

with Reykjavik Excursions

  • 8 hours – Daily departures

  • The most popular tour, a good introduction to Iceland, with an extra stop at Friðheimar Greenhouse.

  • Economic tour for iconic stops: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall.

From 8.400 ISK

SOUTH COAST & Glacier Hike

with Tröll Expeditions

  • 12 hours – Daily departures

  • Stunning landscapes, visit two picturesque waterfalls, explore a black sand beach, and enjoy an exhilarating glacier hike.

  • Variety of landscapes in small group. Available without Glacier Hike (15.600 isk) here

From 25.500 ISK

GLACIER LAGOON (Jökulsárlón)

with Gray Line Iceland

  • 14 hours

  • The highlights of the South Coast tour (Waterfalls, black sand beach, Vik) up to the breathtaking glacier lagoon.

  • Impressive variety of stunning landscapes. From May to October boat tours available.

From 24.600 ISK

SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA

with Bus Travel

  • 11 hours – Daily departures

  • Majestic mountains, picturesque waterfalls, rugged coastlines, charming villages, and iconic landmarks such as Mt. Kirkjufell. A must see.

  • Geological wonders with insight and spectacular views of the unique National Park.

From 16.990 ISK

REYKJANES PENINSULA

with Reykjavik Excursions

  • 8 hours

  • Traverse endless lava fields and explore the Volcanic Wonders of Reykjanes Geopark with a hike to an eruption site. Discover volcanic craters and geothermal fields with bubbling mud pots.
  • Economic tour for the volcano lovers

From 10.500 ISK

Tours by Super Jeep

with Try Iceland

If you’re looking for the ultimate experience, we highly recommend our trusted partner Try Iceland Tours. They provide unforgettable guided adventures by Super Jeep, allowing you to explore Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes and mind-blowing beauty, unreachable by regular vehicles. Plus, you can customize your own tour for a truly personalized experience. It’s the ideal choice for exploring the highlands during the summer season!

Looking for something else? Visit our TourDesk

BLUE LAGOON

transfer by Reykjavik Excursions

  • All year – Departure from 9:00

  • Blue Lagoon Comfort Package with transfer

From 21.100 ISK

SKY LAGOON

transfer by Public transport

  • All Year. From 9:00

  • The Pure Pass with the 7-steps ritual

From 11.900 ISK

Horse Riding

with Laxnes

  • 4 hours – Daily departures

  • Horse riding of 1h30/2h – all level

From 15.900 ISK

 Winter Tours

Northern Lights

with Reykjavik Excursions

  • 3h30

  • Daily departures from Sept. to April

  • The most economic

From 7.600 ISK

NORTHERN LIGHTS by boat

with Special Tours

  • 2h30

  • Daily departures from Sept. to April

  • Hunting the northern lights from the ocean

From 12.990 ISK

KATLA ICE CAVE

with Tröll Expeditions

  • 12 hours

  • Explore the breathtaking Katla Ice Cave on a super-jeep and see the most famous locations on the South Coast.

From 38.400 ISK

 Outdoor Activities

GUIDED CITY WALK

with CityWalk

  • All year – Daily departures

  • Free guided tour to discover Reykjavik

Free Donation

WHALE WATCHING

with Special Tours

  • All Year.

  • 2 to 5 daily departures

From 12.990 ISK

VIÐEY ISLAND

Ferry with Elding

  • All year – Daily departures

  • Combo of history, art and nature

From 2.300 ISK

Visit our TourDesk to discover more exciting excursions!

 Museums

Perlan

Our favourite: Interactive nature museum with impressive exhibitions about glacier, volcano, northern lights and widlife. A must see.

Our favourite: Interactive nature museum with impressive exhibitions about glacier, volcano, northern lights and widlife. A must see.

Perlan

The Lava Show

The Lava-Show recreates a volcanic eruption with real lava. A top-rated attraction awarded for innovation and educational value

The Lava-Show recreates a volcanic eruption with real lava. A top-rated attraction awarded for innovation and educational value

Lava Show

National Museum

About Icelandic nation’s history from its Settlement era to the contemporary period, mix of history and art

About Icelandic nation’s history from its Settlement era to the contemporary period, mix of history and art

National Museum

Mari­time Mu­seum

In an authentic atmosphere, the Maritime Museum opens the exciting world of Icelandic fisheries and coastal culture, the foundation of prosperity in Iceland.

In an authentic atmosphere, the Maritime Museum opens the exciting world of Icelandic fisheries and coastal culture, the foundation of prosperity in Iceland.

Maritime Museum

Einar Jónsson Museum

Insight into the epic and emotional works of one of the most famous Icelandic sculptors. Also, discover the sculpture garden.

Insight into the epic and emotional works of one of the most famous Icelandic sculptors. Also, discover the sculpture garden.

Einar Jónsson Museum

Art Museum

Hafnarhús is a leading venue for contemporary art and offers a progressive exhibition program with local and international artists.

Hafnarhús is a leading venue for contemporary art and offers a progressive exhibition program with local and international artists.

Art Museum

FlyOver Iceland

Immersive flight simulation over Iceland’s stunning landscapes, including glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls

Immersive flight simulation over Iceland’s stunning landscapes, including glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls

FlyOver

The Phallological Museum

It is finally possible for individuals to undertake serious study into the field of phallology in an organized, scientific fashion.

It is finally possible for individuals to undertake serious study into the field of phallology in an organized, scientific fashion.

The Phallological Museum

Saga Museum

Insight into the legends from the Icelandic sagas and historical figures. History is brought to life with wax dolls and audio guide.

Insight into the legends from the Icelandic sagas and historical figures. History is brought to life with wax dolls and audio guide.

Saga Museum

 Pools

Sundhöllin

The nearest pool from the hostel. Steambath, Hot and cool Tubs, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Jumping Boards & Wading Pool

The nearest pool from the hostel. Steambath, Hot and cool Tubs, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Jumping Boards & Wading Pool

Laugardalslaug

The biggest. Steambath, Hot and cool Tubs, Salt Water Tub, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Slide & Wading Pool

The biggest. Steambath, Hot and cool Tubs, Salt Water Tub, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Slide & Wading Pool

Laugardalslaug Pool

Vesturbæjarlaug

Awarded “Best Pool” by locals. Steambath, Hot and Cool Tubs, Sauna, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Slide & Wading Pool

The biggest. Steambath, Hot and Cool Tubs, Sauna, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Children’s Pool & Slide & Wading Pool

Vesturbæjarlaug Pool

 Events & Information

The following websites offer comprehensive details about forthcoming cultural events, concerts, and more

Visit Reykjavík

Calendar with all events

What’s On

Events in Reykjavík by months

Reykjavík Loves

Upcoming Festivals