Reykjavik: Private City Tour Highlights
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Explore Reykjavik on a private tour with a driver/guide. Choose from a 2-hour, half-day, or full-day tour and visit top sights like Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, and Sun Voyager.
Highlights
- Discover Reykjavik’s top sights on a private tour with a driver/guide
- Choose from a 2-hour, half-day, or full-day tour to suit your schedule
- Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, and Sun Voyager
- Enjoy a scenic stop at Grótta Lighthouse and the Perlan viewpoint
- Explore the city’s highlights and hidden gems at your own pace
Description
Discover Iceland’s capital your way with flexible private tours tailored to your schedule and interests. Whether you have just a couple of hours, half a day, or a full day to explore, each option provides a customizable journey with an English-speaking driver/guide, hotel pickup, and the freedom to shape your own itinerary.
Choose from 3 options:
2-Hour Reykjavík Essentials
Perfect for travelers short on time, the 2-hour tour offers a compact introduction to the city’s most iconic landmarks. Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church, Reykjavík’s striking symbol, with the option to ride to the top for panoramic views. Continue to the shimmering Harpa Concert Hall and the artistic Sun Voyager sculpture before heading to the Old Harbour and Parliament Square. This quick but enriching tour gives you the highlights and local insights in just two hours, ideal as a first look at the city.
Half-Day Reykjavík Highlights (4 Hours)
With twice the time, the half-day tour dives deeper into the city’s mix of culture, coastline, and nature. In addition to the essential landmarks, you’ll enjoy a scenic stop at Grótta Lighthouse, a favorite local escape on a rugged peninsula, and the Perlan viewpoint for sweeping vistas of the city and distant glaciers. Explore downtown more thoroughly, passing Tjörnin Pond, Parliament, and vibrant street art. This option balances must-see sights with lesser-known gems, giving you a fuller sense of Reykjavík in just half a day.
Full-Day Reykjavík Grand Discovery (8 Hours)
If you want the complete experience, the full-day tour covers all of Reykjavík’s highlights plus hidden treasures beyond the city center. Begin at Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, and Sun Voyager before exploring the Old Harbour and coastal views at Grótta Lighthouse. Then venture further to Perlan’s viewpoint, Árbær Open Air Museum (optional), and Elliðaárdalur Valley, a peaceful green escape with waterfalls and forest trails. With ample time for café stops, photo breaks, or a leisurely lunch, this relaxed and customizable journey blends history, culture, and nature for the ultimate Reykjavík day out.
Includes
Private sightseeing tour
English-speaking driver/guide
Hotel or port pickup
Customizable itinerary
Important Information
- Our drivers act as informal local guides, sharing historical knowledge and insights about each stop, while also suggesting adjustments and revealing hidden gems and secret spots only locals know—ensuring your tour is truly one-of-a-kind.
Licensed guides and tickets can be added before or during the tour to provide deeper historical insights at specific stops or to access interior sites—making your experience even more customizable and unique.
For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 medium sized suitcase and a small 1 carry-on bag. If your group includes the maximum number of passengers for a sedan and each person is traveling with large luggage, a minivan may be required for a comfortable journey. To ensure a minivan is assigned, please book for the minimum number of passengers required to trigger a minivan allocation.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund