What to do and see in Capital Region, Capital Region: The Best Sightseeing Tours

June 18, 2021 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in Capital Region, Iceland including Private Iceland South Coast with Glacier Hike Tour, Private Jeep Tours - Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon & Lava Tunnel, Private Reykjavik Food Tour, Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík, Reykjanes secret G spots, Private Hiking Expedition to Fagradalsfjall Volcano in Iceland, South Coast. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik, Walking tour of Reykjavik city, Golden Circle. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik, Private Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Tour from Reykjavik.
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1. Private Iceland South Coast with Glacier Hike Tour

David the Guide
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Private transportation on the Ring Road to Iceland's scenic South Coast while your professional guide provides local knowledge and insights. Points of interest are: Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógafoss waterfall, Black Sand Beach and Dyrhólaey, and the Sólheimajökull glacier amidst famous Icelandic volcanoes and a summertime glacier lagoon. 3 hour private hike on glacier led by your guide. No equipment required. Camera highly recommended! Guests 8 years and older, please. David the Guide EHF is authorized by the Iceland Tourist Board.

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Reviewed By Judy L

My husband and 4 friends have recently returned from a 4 day trip to Iceland and what an experience it was .Yes Iceland is a stunningly beautiful country but we had the good fortune to have booked David the Guide . From the moment he picked us up from the airport he was an amazing guide , entertaining, funny and so passionate and enthusiastic about his country . He went out of his way to ensure that we got the bedt experiences and we did ! I would highly recommend “David the Guide “

2. Private Jeep Tours - Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon & Lava Tunnel

Iceland Premium Tours
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From Reykjavik, we drive to Raufarhólshellir, one of the most significant lava tunnels in Iceland, where a local guide will tell us all about its spectacular colors and rock formations. After an hour-long tour of the tunnel, we head to the beautiful Reykjanes Peninsula, home of the Reykjanes Geopark, UNESCO site and one of Iceland’s geological gems, a place rich in geothermal energy, seismic activity, and tectonic movements. We will visit the beautiful lakes Kleifarvatn and Grænavatn, the multi-colored hills on Krýsuvík and the geothermal areas of Seltún and Gunnuhver with their hot spring and mud pools and much more. After all the sightseeing, we will make a stop at the Blue Lagoon. Here you will have time to walk around and take pictures or enjoy a coffee in the cafe overlooking the blue pool. If you wish, you can take a relaxing bath in the warm lagoon while enjoying a drink or put some silica mask over your body. (Entrance tickets must be purchased in advance)

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Entrance to Blue Lagoon, Entrance to Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Reviewed By Kennyteo80

We booked 5 days private tour with Iceland Premium Tours, and we were hosted by none other than the CEO Orvar himself. He has been very accommodating towards our request, and provided his unparalleled understanding of Iceland itself. We have been hit by bad weather thru the week, he never stopped a moment to suggest alternate alternatives, without compromising of safety. When we were on the way to the airport, knowing that we did not managed to see the aurora, he took a last effort and drove us to a location for a last ditch effort. And we managed to catch a glimpse of it finally! Thank you Orvar!

3. Private Reykjavik Food Tour

Austurstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Your Friend In Reykjavik
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With our selection of local food treats you can check off a lot of things on your Icelandic food bucket list, and you sure won’t be disappointed with the quality of the restaurants we handpicked as our partners. The Reykjavik food walk is also good to get oriented in the old Reykjavik city center. All our guides are graduates from the Icelandic Tourist guide school but more importantly, they know how to entertain as well as to educate. The only bad thing on this tour is the fermented shark, but hey, its an adventure and what does not kill you makes you stronger and cooler back home ;). One of the best things about doing a food tour is getting a sense of the history of the country while eating something delicious & exciting. You will also get tips on Food, Fun & Drink for the rest of our stay in Reykjavik so perfect as one of the first stops while in Reykjavik.

Inclusions: Be hungry as you will have plenty to eat, We will have an Icelandic drink of choice at the end of our tour

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Reviewed By Donna D

Very enjoyable afternoon. Learned about Reykjavik and heard entertaining stories. Guide answered our questions and gave great recommendations.

4. Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík

Icelandic riding, Akrar 2, 271 Mosfellsbær, Iceland Icelandic Riding
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*Escape the crowds - Private riding tour* Experience riding an Icelandic horse and learn about the traditions around horsemanship in Iceland. Our little farm is located just 20 minutes from downtown Reykjavík - but still you feel like you are at the countryside when you arrive with us. We only have few horses and our riding centre is very small, that way we feel we can keep the atmosphere personal and authentic. This is a private tour, so it can be customized to your riding level. Choose from our standard daytime tour, or in the summertime you can also opt to do an evening or midnight sun tour. Suitable for both beginners and advanced riders. Full riding time is roughly one hour.

Inclusions: Private tour, Light refreshments, Local guide, Use of helmet and gloves, Warm overalls (in winter)

Exclusions: At the location you can buy homemade Icelandic wool sweaters

Reviewed By SaniYU

We had a great day with Linnéa. We were lucky and had a private tour, nice weather and a beautiful landscape. Linnéa picked two perfect horses for us, told us a lot about the surrounding and helped us enjoying the ride. After the ride we got a hot chocolate and cookies, so... A perfect day for us. We definitely recommend this place. Thanx Linnéa ????

5. Reykjanes secret G spots

G spot Iceland
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In these uncertain times… When tourism became just a business. When all offered tours are overpriced and you became just a number in a crowded bus, when you want to feel special.. Who you gonna call..? G spot Iceland !!! We will take you on a travel through Reykjanes peninsula to understand how land of Ice and Fire was created. Unique landscapes, numerous types of volcanoes, open fissures and faults, geothermal areas and lava fields. You'll see inside out how whole process of land creation was happening. Unforgettable landscape, amazing forms, interesting history and subtle smell of mother nature. Amazing caves, steaming craters, hot pot bathing and nearly no tourists around us. Also on our lunch break we will cook for you some eggs on a energy harvested from hot springs. You have a option to choose from 3 different paths on this tour including one with a visit to recent 2021 eruption site ! And remember - as our guests say at the end of the route.. this is not a normal tour :)

Inclusions: Helmets, headlamps, crampons, Coffee and/or Tea, WiFi on board, Eggs boiled at hot springs !

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Reviewed By rleeroyjenkins

Excellent, one of our best experiences in Iceland. Przemo put on a great tour and was super knowledgeable. Took great care of us going through the lava tube and checking out some of the geysers and geothermal hot spots outside if Reykjavik. Totally above and beyond what we expected, highly recommend these guys to anyone visiting Iceland.

6. Private Hiking Expedition to Fagradalsfjall Volcano in Iceland

Geo Hotel Grindavik, Víkurbraut 58, Grindavík, Iceland 2Go Iceland Travel
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This is a full personal and custom experience for you and your party with local guides: about 75 minutes walking each way and 90 minutes at the volcanic eruption site. With our private tour, you control the pace of the hike and stop when you want to catch a breath; no rush! The eruption site is 20 miles from Keflavik International Airport and is the biggest attraction in the country. Volcanic activity is changing every day, enlarging the site on such a significant daily basis, making the experience different day-by-day. We recommend layering up with rain gear and cold-weather clothing. Icelandic weather changes rapidly. All our guides are fully accredited with the permits and licenses to lead. Our private tours comply with the safety guidelines providing: Portable gas detector (O2, H2S, CO, EX) Gas mask available if the level exceeds the recommended limits. Walking poles available on request Headlights for the night tours

Inclusions: Trekking Poles (On request), Crampons (if necessary), Light snacks, Bottle of Icelandic Glacier Water, Mobile WIFI (on request)

Exclusions: Gratuities for your guide

Reviewed By mitchellp649

We just came back from a five day tour of Iceland. We had a family of 10 people, including several small kids, obviously not an easy undertaking. But Carlos tackled this with aplomb. We arranged for a fairly easy itinerary, which still included some 10 hour days, but it was ideal with children. We had a large van replete with wi-fi and nice seats -- it was very comfortable. We used Carlos to not only help us plan the trip, but pick the most interesting sites given the time we had. It took a lot off of our plate not having to worry about planning every detail. We just trusted in them -- and boy were we glad we did. I don't need to bore you with the places we saw, but how we saw them. Our Guide was Gudni and he made the trip for us. A guide can be make or break but Gudni was like having a friend along for thew ride who also happened to know everything about Iceland and Denmark. He was an amazing guide and what we loved best about him was that he knew when to talk -- and when to be quiet. He gets a feel for you and plans the journey around you and your attitudes. Yet, he loves when you lob questions his way. You'll probably find Gudni knows more about you and where you come from than yourself -- he's quite travelled and astute. If there's any doubt in your mind, this is the company to go with. They can find you a great Thai restaurant, have a discourse over famous Icelandic murders, of which there are quite few, and take a family member to a health clinic. All in one day.

7. South Coast. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Capital Region Top Iceland Tours
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The waterfalls and glaciers of the South Coast are one of Iceland's top attractions. This journey will take you through the lowlands of the southern coast, where landscapes take all possible forms: from farmland to pristine glaciers, impressive cliffs on the ocean and rampant waterfalls. We are confident that as you travel along the South Coast, you will be inspired by Iceland's rugged beauty and love its ancient and beautiful history. Indeed, behind each of these delightful places are no less fascinating sagas and legends.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik , Private tour for your party, Driver/guide services, Tour transportation

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Reviewed By W9622HWhw

We visited Iceland as a stop on a cruise and I had booked this tour for our party of 6. We were picked up at the cruise terminal gate by our driver/guide for the day, Denis.The transport was a Volkswagen multivan and was just right for us. I am no longer nimble but Denis gave me a hand when needed. We had a wonderful day enjoying a little of this beautiful country. Denis was very informative and passionate about his home. We had a number of stops and great photo opportunities. We also stopped at a tomato greenhouse restaurant and had a delicious lunch. We added The Secret Lagoon to our tour as an extra. The time passed too quickly but the day has given us fantastic memories. Sergei, who runs the company answered my questions pre-visit promptly and the booking process was simple.

8. 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.

9. Golden Circle. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Capital Region Top Iceland Tours
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4.9 based on 40 reviews

The Golden Circle tour is the most popular tour in Iceland, that takes you through some of Iceland’s most famous natural attractions. On the one-full day, we will see the Thingvellir National Park, known for its historical and geological value. Then, we visit the second largest waterfall in Iceland, Gullfoss, and the geothermally active Haukadalur valley also called the Valley of Geysers. Other attractions on the way will be Kerid Crater, Nesjavellir geothermal area, and the Fridheimar greenhouse. We suggest taking lunch at Fridheimar greenhouse to enjoy dishes made with local tomatoes growing next to the tables.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik, Private tour for your party, Driver/guide services, Transportation for the tour

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Reviewed By GatorJag

Our family of five - kids 10, 8 and 3 - enjoyed two wonderful tours with Sergei: Golden Circle and South Coast. Sergei was everything you would want in a host and guide - kind, very knowledgeable, patient and enjoyable. Our three year old daughter said he was her new best friend! :-) The sights on both tours were absolutely amazing as well, of course. We were very glad we could do both, and it would be hard to pick one over the other. That said...if you have to do just one, we would do the South Coast. So dramatic and beautiful. It does not include a geyser, like Golden Circle, but otherwise hits all of the high notes - waterfalls, geological sights and Icelandic history. South Coast does have a longer drive back to Reykjavík, but our kids enjoyed a chance to nap and we had time to chat with Sergei. If you are thinking about a private tour for Golden Circle or South Coast, use Top Iceland!!

10. Private Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Capital Region Mercury Grail
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Head north to the Golden Circle on this private 10-hour tour. See the natural beauty of Thingvellir National Park before going to enjoying the relaxing pools of the hot springs in the Secret Lagoon. Get picked up from your hotel and transported between sites by private vehicle.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Privately organized tour without timing and rush for passengers., Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By guida58

We traveled with Andres on this tour for two days. Such a beauty of nature starting with exhibition Lava centre in small town, we continue to several waterfalls and much more. Just to make it shorter, day later we visited glacier, glacial lagoon, diamond beach and else. Andres was very knowledgeable, he was willing to stop on some special spots so it was really private tour.

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