10 Tours in Capital Region That You Shouldn't Miss

February 20, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Discover the best top things to do in Capital Region, Iceland including Hike To an Active Volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Active Fagradalsfjall Volcano Full-Day Hike from Reykjavik, South Coast: Glacier Hike, LAVA Centre, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach , Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling - Meet on location | Free Photos, Reykjavik Food Walk , Walking tour of Reykjavik city, Reykjavík VIP CityWalk Tour, Luxury South Coast: Volcanoes, waterfalls & dinner at the Viking house, Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling - Meet on Location | Free Photos , South Coast Full Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik.
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1. Hike To an Active Volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula

Glaciers and Waterfalls
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

This is a once in a lifetime experience you will never forget to an active volcano in Iceland! Join us on this unique tour to see the volcano at Fagradalsfjall, Iceland. You can expect a hike for about an hour and a half each way making this a combined hike of 3 hours through the rugged and raw terrain on the Reykjanes Peninsula. We focus on spending time at the volcano itself meaning we will stay by the eruption for at least two hours. We include photos on this tour, and try to view the volcano from different angles (weather depending).

Inclusions: Crampons (if needed), WiFi on board

Exclusions: Dinner

Reviewed By pdileepan

We had a 1:30 pm reservation, but in the last minute we wanted to change it to 3:30 pm so that we can do the currently active volcano in the morning. They accommodated our request. Our guide Einar Samuelsson was friendly, full of knowledge and funny. He was most helpful holding our hands to help us with difficult to navigate slopes. He made it one of the best highlights of our trip. I can't praise them enough.

2. Active Fagradalsfjall Volcano Full-Day Hike from Reykjavik

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Don`t miss your chance! Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime experience to hike up to Geldingadalir to see an active volcanic eruption.

Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, Transport to and from Reykjavík, Guided hike to the eruption site, Headlamps

Exclusions: Meals

Reviewed By sjoakar

We had the best time at Sólheimajökull with our best tour guides, Francesco, Bilbao and Mark. Perfect Icelandic weather????

3. South Coast: Glacier Hike, LAVA Centre, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

Hidden Iceland
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Join us to find out why Iceland is named the Land of Ice & Fire, with this exciting day on the South Coast that includes a glacier hike on the crevasse riddled Solheimajökull glacier. This tour should not be missed by those seeking sightseeing and adventure! Join this small group tour and you'll stop at the must see Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, visit the famous black sand bleach, learn all about Iceland's geology and volcanoes at the newly opened LAVA Centre and hike across one of Iceland's massive glaciers. This is a one day tour you'll not forget. All of Hidden Iceland's tours operate with a maximum of 12 people, and you will be joined by friendly and knowledgeable English speaking guides. The glacier hike (included) requires full mobility and moderate fitness level to join. You may be refused the glacier hike if the guide does not think you meet the fitness requirements.

Inclusions: Glacier Hike on Solheimajökull glacier, Glacier equipment, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated bus pickup points, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Destination428169

Ahhh. The tour not taken. I jumped on a great last minute airfare to Iceland from the US and had little time to plan, so I was panicking, a bit. I read reviews and decided to contact two tour companies, one being Hidden Iceland. They responded immediately with a detailed outline of a private tour that met EXACTLY what I asked for in terms of sights, type of accommodation, level of activity, adventure and flexibility specific to a mom traveling with teenagers. Family friends learned of our trip and decided to join us and ultimately the decision was made to self explore. However- this company’s response was very impressive and I will be envious of those who take a vacation with Hidden Iceland!

4. Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling - Meet on location | Free Photos

Dive Silfra, Iceland Adventure Vikings
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Snorkeling in a wetsuit in Iceland is something that may sound crazy but it can be one of the most rewarding things you can ever do. Hearing what our guides know and what our customers say after the tour is the reason we offer the wetsuit to you. We are the only company that offer a wetsuit and a drysuit. This allows multiple people in your group to decide what is truly the right fit for them to tailor make your day. Most people who choose the wetsuit do so because they want to be able to dive down. Therefore because of this this option is popular with scuba divers who do not have the required certifications for the drysuit scuba dive. When underwater a serene silence washes over you that can only be experienced by being under the water in a wetsuit. It is something that makes this quite possibly the best way to view the waters of Silfra, consistently over 100 metre in visibility. If you're not a particularly confident swimmer then the drysuit snorkel is an easier option for you.

Inclusions: Underwater photos, PADI Divemaster/ Instructor or equivalent, Hot chocolate, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Food, Clothing suitable for the weather, for example waterproofs, Swimwear and towel

Reviewed By LeeLS

Adventure Vikings is a fantastic a wonderful company. We got lost and called. They stayed on the phone with us giving us directions until we arrived at the location. Once we got there, our knowledgeable tour guide Ivan was there to help us. He had a wonderful sense of humor and full knowledge of the dive site and all the equipment. He helped everyone decided on what equipment would give them the best experience. I hate cold water and was nervous about getting claustrophobic in the dry suit. Ivan was very patient and I realized that dry suits are nothing to worry about. My daughter loves to free dive so he recommended a wet suit for her. He took beautiful photos that we are super grateful for. PS the Silfra fissure was gorgeous- incredible clean water with great visibility.

5. Reykjavik Food Walk

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland The Reykjavik Food Walk
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Local food, city & history tour of Reykjavik. In the tastiest sight seeing tour in Iceland, we explore down town Reykjavik through delicious local cuisines that you would never come across in your typical “to-do in Iceland” itinerary! You will stroll around the city and visit 5-6 wonderful local restaurants with a fun & knowledgeable guide by your side. In our tours you will have a chance to try the best local cuisines of Iceland in each season, like the delicious Icelandic lamb, home made Icelandic ice cream from a secret family recipe, an authentic catch of the day, Icelandic cheese, a hot dog from the famous Icelandic hot dog stand and much more! If you like to experience Reykjavik, Iceland’s history, unique cuisines, local restaurants and make new friends you should definitely join our Reykjavik Food Walk tour. Just make sure you show up hungry!

Inclusions: 3 hour walking tour with a local guide, Visit 5-6 local establishments from food trucks to fine dining restaurants, Taste 10+ amazing & authentic Icelandic cuisines

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Reviewed By 448frech

When I booked this tour, I wondered at the high price. As always, you get what you pay for - you don’t just get to sample casual food, but get treated to some very fine dining as well. The portions were all very generous too. Very good selection of foods and restaurants and a fantastic and very knowledgeable guide. Well worth it!

6. Walking tour of Reykjavik city

Arnarhóll, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Raven Travel
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A pleasant walk among Icelandic history, street arts, folklore and colourful dwellings; ideal for small groups - max. 8 people We’ll visit the city’s main landmarks such as the Parliament house, Hallgrimskirkja church, the Pond and the Sun Voyager as well as other picturesque locations, lesser known to tourists…..and of course, we won’t miss the colourful works of art hidden around Reykjavik, one of the street art capitals of the World.

Inclusions: Guidance and storytelling, Icelandic schnapp & dried fish, local sweets

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Reviewed By Oz2020

We highly recommend Luca's Raven tours. Luca is an excellent guide. His knowledge and manner make him the perfect guide. We wanted a family tour (me and 2 teenagers) so we could go at our own pace, get lots of local knowledge and not worry about driving conditions. We got that and more on the 2 separate day tours we booked with him. If we'd had more time we would have done another one. Thanks so much, Luca.

7. Reykjavík VIP CityWalk Tour

Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland CityWalk Reykjavik
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Very intimate walking tour with a true Viking, born and raised in Reykjavík, covering the highlights of Reykjavík on this 3 hour tour. Famous landmarks are visited, history of the city is brought to life and you are introduced to local culture. The tour starts on the highest elevated point in town, is wheelchair accessible and all downhill, also ideal for children. The small size of the group makes it flexible for stops indoors in cold weather and the lengthy tour makes it relaxed as if you are with a new Icelandic friend. The tour culminates with traditional lamb soup in a cozy authentic restaurant. Price: 4500 ISK (lunch included!)

Inclusions: Lunch, Local Professional guide

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Funnybon

We did the free city walk tour with Erik. He was extremely informative and humourous, answering lots of our questions about the city and Iceland. The tour is only 2km and takes about 2 hours covering all the main sights of the city as well as some hidden gems. Great way to start your holiday and to get your bearings/recommendations for things to see, bars and restaurants to visit from a knowledgeable local. Highly recommended.

8. Luxury South Coast: Volcanoes, waterfalls & dinner at the Viking house

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If you really want to see Iceland´s raw and spectacular beauty, this day trip is one that you absolutely must take. The Icelandic South Coast is in a league of its own in regards to untamed and intimidating beauty. Drive past 3 of Icelands most powerful volcanoes, listen to stories of elves and trolls, visit a Viking lodge and experience how it is to be a true Viking. Have a Viking tasting plate full of Icelandic food and for a dinner you will have the latest catch of the day. Iceland is known for its magical landscape, glaciers, waterfalls and volcanoes. The South Coast is the most active area in Iceland volcano wise. Visit places like Seljalandsfoss waterfall and walk behind it. Look up the hidden treasure underneath Skógafoss waterfall and go to see where Game Of Thrones was filmed. What a tour and what a day this will be.

Inclusions: Dinner, Icelandic spirit, Viking tasting plate

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Reviewed By BeardoAustralia

We where picked up at Bust stop one in the centre of Reykjavik by a very pleasant young lady ('The German girl'), Faye I think is her name. On time. The whole trip was great fun and our guide/driver was funny, engaging, accommodating and a safe driver. We drove through snow storms that we had never experienced before (we are from Australia) and we never felt like we were in any danger. The sights were pretty quite as far as other tourists are concerned, due to COVID-19 which was rather nice. The farm visit was awesome - food for vegetarians was an option - and our host there was great and provided us with a very interesting bit of history for the local area and their family business (hope they are still managing with all the restrictions). I recommend this trip for anybody as the walking was easy and the bus comfortable.

9. Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling - Meet on Location | Free Photos

Dive Silfra, Iceland Adventure Vikings
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Snorkel in between two continents at one of the top diving sites in the planet! Silfra is located in Iceland’s National Park, Thingvellir. It is a fissure that was formed by the divergent tectonic drift of the Eurasian and North American plates. What makes Silfra exceptionally unique is not only its geological significance, but it is also world-renowned for its crystal clear, fresh glacial water. This is constantly fed with a steady stream of 100m+ visibility drinkable water that creates the unique bio-diversity in this fissure. We are the only operator in Silfra offering both drysuit and wetsuit together. This means multiple people in your group can book their preferred option. We include photos as standard so you don't have the hassle of handling your own camera, but you are welcome to bring one! Our guides have all been doing this for years and know the best spots to take pictures of you and your group.

Inclusions: Underwater photos, PADI Divemaster/ Instructor or equivalent, Hot chocolate, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik, Clothing suitable for the weather, for example waterproofs, Food

Reviewed By darthmaul121083

Luis was an awesome guide! The snorkeling was cold but so beautiful! Luis took beautiful pictures as well.

10. South Coast Full Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik

Fiskislóð 24, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Your Day Tours
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Visit the natural wonders of Iceland on this 10-hour tour from Reykjavik. Travel in a minibus to the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Sólheimajökul glacier and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions: Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík

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Reviewed By Granturco-ME

The South Coast tour with Your Day Tours was the best we had during our stay in Iceland. Our guide was very good and never boring, always communicating with kindness and with passion about his country. I strongly recommend this company if you're thinking of booking a tour from Reykjavik. Other companies sent us in tours with clearly unmotivated or seemingly bored guides, always repeating the same stuff and keeping the bus silent for hours. With Your Day Tours we learned about interesting facts about Iceland while visting the most amazing places on the south coast, and actually nice music was played between explanations by our guide, whose name unfortunately i cant remember. No useless stops at shops, only beautiful spots (unforgettably marvellous waterfalls, the Reynisfjara black sand beach, and even a glacier). Besides, the bus was comfortable and seemed quite new. Nithing to say about punctuality, everything was on time. Great experience!

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