Cultural & Theme Tours in Reykjavik

Go beyond the highlights with cultural and themed tours built around art, history, and local life in Reykjavik. Reykjavik — where whales meet the aurora — is one of our most-booked destinations for it. We list 109 cultural & theme tours you can book online with instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before you go. Travelers here also love whale watching from the old harbour and northern lights cruises on faxaflói bay.

Humpback whale breaching in the ocean during a Reykjavik whale watching tour
Reykjavik

Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik

$110
3 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.5(743)
Humpback whale breaching beside Northern Lights dancing over Icelandic landscape
Reykjavik

Whale Watching & Northern lights Combo Cruise from Reykjavik

$193
6 hours·Instant·4.3(43)
Humpback whale breaching in Icelandic waters and whale skeleton exhibit at Whales of Iceland museum
Reykjavik

Whale Watching Excursion from Reykjavik & Whales of Iceland Exhibition: Explore the Sea's Giants

$128
3 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·5(13)
Humpback whale breaching beside red Icelandic tour boat during Reykjavik whale watching excursion
Reykjavik

Whale Watching & Lava Show Reykjavik: Nature's Breathtaking Spectacle

$156
4 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.8(6)
Humpback whale breaching beside tourists in Iceland waters with coastal cliffs visible
Reykjavik

Whale Watching & FlyOver: Aerial Excursions and Oceanic Encounters

$149
4 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.9(44)
Humpback whale breaching in Icelandic waters during Reykjavik whale watching tour
Reykjavik

Best Value Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik

$110
3 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.9(44)
Humpback whale breaching and puffins perched on Icelandic rocks during wildlife tour
Reykjavik

Whale Watching and Puffin Tour: Explore Iceland's Wildlife from Old Harbour in Downtown Reykjavik

$168
3 hours·Instant·4.9(44)
Group of hikers in colorful gear walking on Sólheimajökull Glacier with black volcanic mountains and ice formations
Reykjavik

Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Glacier - Private Tour

$307
4 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·5(83)
Hallgrímskirkja church and Leif Erikson statue in downtown Reykjavik with tourists
Reykjavik

Private Tour Reykjavik City SUV 5 Pax

$645
4 hours·Instant·4.9(312)
Aerial view of Viking Circle turf house surrounded by snow-covered Icelandic landscape with two visitors
Reykjavik

The Viking Circle

$1,227
10 hours·Instant·4.9(216)
Viking guide demonstrates traditional weapons inside a historic longhouse with animal pelts and shields
Reykjavik

The Ultimate Viking Saga

$1,227
13 hours·Instant·4.9(216)
Abandoned Viking turf houses beneath Vestrahorn mountain in southeast Iceland
Reykjavik

Southeast Iceland Viking Journey

$2,046
12 hours·Instant
Spiral rock tunnel opening to blue sky in Icelandic cave, Viking Circle Tour destination
Reykjavik

Viking & Celtic Journey

$1,227
10 hours·Instant
Modern Icelandic lodge reflected in still water beneath vibrant Northern Lights display
Reykjavik

Northern Lights, Glaciers, & Viking Adventures - 4D/3N

$11,373
4 days·Instant
Midnight sun casting pink light over Icelandic mountains and a remote lake with small building
Reykjavik

Land of the Midnight Sun

$21,274
8 days·Instant
Traditional turf-roofed Viking dwelling with grass-covered roof and wooden entrance door in Iceland
Reykjavik

Land of Sagas and Eddas

$2,618
12 hours·Instant
Icelandic turf-roofed house with person holding traditional bird, green valley landscape behind
Reykjavik

Witchcraft and Icelandic Magic

$2,455
12 hours·Instant
Skógafoss waterfall cascades into a moss-covered canyon in Iceland's South Coast
Reykjavik

Viking Valley & Glacier Hike Adventure

$6,546
2 days·Instant
Overhead view of plated Icelandic dishes on wooden table at Reykjavík restaurant
Reykjavik

City Walk Tasting

$1,219
3 hours·Instant
Red turf-roofed house surrounded by stone walls in Iceland's Viking Valley with forested mountains
Reykjavik

Viking Valley & South Coast Glacier Hike Adventure (Summer)

$6,546
2 days·Instant
Imagine Peace Tower beams blue light into night sky above Viðey Island with moon visible
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Imagine Peace Tower Tour

$144
2 hours·Instant·4.2(36)
Humpback whale breaching in Faxaflói bay and silhouettes before Imagine Peace Tower on Viðey Island
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Whales & Imagine Peace Tower

$227
5 hours·Instant
Total solar eclipse with corona visible against starry sky and Milky Way
Reykjavik

Solar Eclipse Cruise from Reykjavík

$139
3 hours·Instant
Fireworks explode over Reykjavík's waterfront and harbor with a tour boat in the foreground
Reykjavik

Reykjavík New Year's Eve Celebration at Sea

$212
2 hours·Instant
Woman wearing VR headset experiencing Aurora Exhibition alongside Northern Lights cruise ship under green aurora borealis
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Northern Lights Cruise & Aurora Exhibition

$144
4 hours·Instant
Skógafoss waterfall cascades into a dark river surrounded by moss-covered cliffs on Iceland's South Coast
Reykjavik

Costa Sur de Islandia en español - Minibús

$172
10 hours·Instant·4.9(3683)
Viking warriors in period costume demonstrate combat at Saga Museum's interactive exhibit
Reykjavik

Saga Museum - Entrance ticket

$26
1 hour·Instant·3.9(1870)
Strokkur geyser erupting bright turquoise water in Iceland's Golden Circle geothermal area
Reykjavik

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Full Day Tour from Reykjavik by Minibus

$147
9 hours·Instant·4.9(1426)
Puffin standing on grassy cliff edge in Vestmannaeyjar Islands
Reykjavik

Your Vestmannaeyjar, Puffin and Volcano Tour

$245
12 hours and 5 minutes·Instant·4.9(7657)
Guide leading a small group walking tour in Reykjavik city center near historic buildings
Reykjavik

Walk with a Viking - Reykjavik Walking Tour - Small group

$53
2 hours·Instant·4.8(1017)
Guide leading Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour group in outdoor plaza
Reykjavik

Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

$49
1 hour and 30 minutes·Instant·4.8(702)
Local guide leads a small group on a Reykjavik walking tour with a church spire visible down the street
Reykjavik

Private Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk With a Viking

$322
2 hours·Instant·4.7(85)
Four people enjoying craft beers at a Reykjavik bar during a pub crawl tour
Reykjavik

Private Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

$343
2 hours and 30 minutes·Instant
Tourists gather near a moss-covered boulder during a Reykjavik folklore walking tour with traditional Icelandic houses in the background
Reykjavik

Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

$322
1 hour and 30 minutes·Instant·4.8(702)
Family viewing large metal horse sculpture during Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour
Reykjavik

Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

$74
2 hours·Instant·4.6(18)
Visitors admiring a large woven horse sculpture during Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour
Reykjavik

Private Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

$337
2 hours·Instant·4.6(18)

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Cultural & Theme Tours in Reykjavik — FAQ

How much do cultural & theme tours in Reykjavik cost?

Prices vary by tour and group size. Every cultural & theme tour on this page shows its starting price up front, and you can book online with no hidden fees.

Can I cancel a Reykjavik tour booking?

Yes — most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. The exact policy is shown on each tour page before you pay.

Do I get instant confirmation?

Yes. Once you book, you receive an instant confirmation by email with everything you need for the day of your tour.