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#1Full-Day Golden Circle Tour

Tumbling waterfalls, erupting geysers, and wild landscapes sprawling across 2 separate tectonic plates—there's a reason Iceland's Golden Circle is the countr...

Duration 6h+ Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.6 of 5 (613 reviews)
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€52
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Full-Day Golden Circle Tour

#2Guided Full-Day Tour of the South Coast

A wonderland of volcanoes, sprawling glaciers, and black-sand beaches, the south coast is one of Iceland's most breath-taking natural attractions. This tour ...

Duration 11h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.5 of 5 (263 reviews)
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€76
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Guided Full-Day Tour of the South Coast

#3Scenic South Coast & Waterfalls Tour

The astonishing beauty of the Icelandic landscape frames your spectacular visit to the island's south coast. Home to mighty waterfalls, quaint fishing villag...

Duration 10h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.4 of 5 (19 reviews)
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€76
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Scenic South Coast & Waterfalls Tour

#4Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour

Imagine all of the armour-clad adventure, fierce family feuds, and north-of-the-Wall drama of the critically acclaimed TV series Game of Thrones on this outi...

Duration 8h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.7 of 5 (118 reviews)
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€101
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Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour

#5Northern Lights Ocean Cruise

Come on board for a cruise that whisks you away from the twinkling lights of Reykjavik and into the Atlantic Ocean through Old Harbour. On this once-in-a-lif...

Duration 2h Free cancellation Free cancellation
2.6 of 5 (47 reviews)
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€81
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Northern Lights Ocean Cruise

#6Admission Ticket to Viking World Museum

Viking World is located at the seaside in the town of Reykjanesbær with a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Viking World is a five exhibition museum al...

Duration 4h Free cancellation Free cancellation
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€12
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Admission Ticket to Viking World Museum

#7Golden Circle Day Trip With Optional Blue Lagoon Entry

Experience the best of Iceland on a classic Golden Circle tour, capturing the wild and untamed spirit of the country as you visit stunning geothermal feature...

Duration 7h 30m+ Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.7 of 5 (77 reviews)
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€50
per adult
Golden Circle Day Trip With Optional Blue Lagoon Entry

#8Snaefellsnes National Park Day Tour

Head out west and into the striking landscape of the Snaefellsnes National Park on Snaefellsnes peninsula. Snaefellsnes is a small region of Iceland and yet ...

Duration 11h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.7 of 5 (37 reviews)
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€111
per adult
Snaefellsnes National Park Day Tour

#9The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit

Visit the two major attractions of Iceland in one fun filled day! The Golden Circle with Thingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss and the Blue Lagoon plus a visit ...

Duration 11h Free cancellation Free cancellation
4.7 of 5 (77 reviews)
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€123
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The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit

#10Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Visit the two major attractions of Iceland in one fun filled day! The Golden Circle with Thingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss and the Blue Lagoon with Comfort ...

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4.9 of 5 (139 reviews)
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€194
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Reykjavik City Hall

The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.

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Reykjavik Free Church

Admire the superb green-and-white Neo-Gothic church that looks out over a beautiful downtown lake. Investigate its century-old interior.

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Cathedral of Christ the King (Landakotskirkja)

Check out the gleaming gray-stone façade and tall tower of this neo-Gothic cathedral and its interior illuminated by beautifully colored windows and candlelight.

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Hallgrimskirkja

With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
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Sólfar

Discover an ode to 200 years of Reykjavík’s history and a vision for the future within this boat-shaped steel sculpture on the city’s picturesque waterfront.

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Laugardalslaug

Iceland’s largest geothermal pool complex is a great place to keep fit or simply sit and relax with locals.
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Blue Lagoon

Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.

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Reykjavik Harbour

Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
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National Cathedral

This humble church is Reykjavík’s oldest. It holds great historical importance as both the center of Iceland’s Lutheran faith and the birthplace of independence.
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National Museum of Iceland

From Viking feasts and battles to the independence movement of the 20th century, Iceland’s premier museum preserves every detail of the nation’s history. 
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Arbaejarlaug

The waterslides, waterfalls and steaming hot tubs of Reykjavík’s most child-friendly geothermal pool complex will keep everyone relaxed and entertained for hours.
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Perlan

This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.
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Arbaejarsafn

See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.
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Reykjavík City Museum

Step through the doorways of Reykjavík’s early times at this innovative museum that has two sites.
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Harpa

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

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Laugavegur

Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

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