REYKJAVIK CITY SIGHTSEEING

by Iceland Taxi Reykjavik · City tours · Reykjavík

Self-guided

from €380 per vehicle

No published departures in the coming months — ask us

Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Start time
Time agreed after booking
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 50% of the price within 24 hours of departure.

About this experience

Discover the vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning architecture of Reykjavik with our City Sightseeing tour. In just 1.5 hours, you'll explore the highlights of Iceland's capital, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Available around the clock, this tour ensures you experience the best of Reykjavik at your convenience.

Description from the operator, Iceland Taxi Reykjavik. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Professional, experienced, and knowledgeable driver
Comfortable, well-maintained vehicle
Available: 24/7

Not included

Additional stops or detours (unless pre-arranged)
Meals and beverages
Gratuities (optional)

Good to know

Valid identification (passport or ID card)
Booking confirmation (printout or digital copy)
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproof jacket)
Camera or smartphone for photos
Personal necessities (e.g., medications, snacks)

Booking Confirmation: Ensure you receive a confirmation email/ticket/receipt with all the necessary details.
Contact Information: Provide a valid phone number for communication with the driver if necessary.
Tour Timeliness: Arrive on time for pick-up to maximize your sightseeing experience.
Weather Conditions: Iceland's weather can be unpredictable. Dress in layers and bring waterproof clothing.
Physical Activity: Moderate walking is involved. Inform us in advance if you have mobility issues.
Accessibility: The tour is accessible to travelers with mobility issues; however, some areas may have uneven terrain. Please inform us in advance to ensure proper accommodations.
Health Restrictions: There are no specific health restrictions, but travelers should be comfortable with light physical activity, including walking and standing for short periods.
Physical Requirements: Passengers must be able to get in and out of the vehicle with minimal assistance. For any special requirements, please inform us beforehand to make the necessary arrangements.

Cancellation for this tour

Cancelling costs 50% of the price within 24 hours of departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Iceland Taxi Reykjavik decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Iceland Taxi Reykjavik is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Iceland Taxi Reykjavik

Read all 5 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.2/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Simone Sprague
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
Daniel from Iceland Taxi Reykjavík picked me up at the bus depot and got me safely to my hotel during a snowstorm. He gave me his card, and I was able to arrange additional pickups and rides with him throughout my stay. His taxi number is 15, and I highly recommend connecting with him if you’re visiting Reykjavík!
Daniel Taranu
★★★★★ · 8 months ago
Hello dear tourists i take taxi from this company and the driver was very quickly and have good information about Iceland ,I recommend the company.
Tajdar Khan
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Amazing service to keflavik air frome downtown
norbert Dryjanski
★★★★★ · a year ago
Needed a taxi at the ladt minute. Prompt and courteous service. Professional all the way. Got us to our destination on time and safely. Would definitely use again.

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Private Reykjavík city tour or walking tour?A small-group walking tour costs about €40 to €46. A private Reykjavík city tour runs €277 to €826 and only pays off for some groups.

Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

City tours — questions people ask

Do I need a city tour of Reykjavík?

Probably not. Reykjavík's centre is small enough to walk end to end in twenty minutes, and Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, the Old Harbour and Laugavegur are all on the way. A short driven tour (/experience/1194803/) makes sense if you have limited mobility, a few hours between a flight and a tour, or want the outer sights like Perlan and Grótta without a bus. Otherwise, walk, and spend the money on a food walk.

How many days do you need in Reykjavík?

One full day for the city itself, plus however many days you use it as a base for tours. Most people spend the first and last nights here and take day trips to the Golden Circle, the South Coast and the sea. Three to four nights in Reykjavík with three day tours is a sensible first Iceland trip. Longer than that, move on; the country is the point.

What is the Imagine Peace Tower and when is it lit?

A column of light on Viðey island, just off Reykjavík, dedicated by Yoko Ono to John Lennon. It is lit each year from 9 October, Lennon's birthday, to 8 December, the date he died, plus a few other dates including New Year. Elding runs an evening ferry and walk to the tower (/experience/1301/) during the lighting season. Outside those dates the island is still worth an hour for the walk and Richard Serra's sculptures.

Is Viðey island worth visiting?

For a quiet two hours, yes. The ferry (/experience/1539/) takes twenty minutes from the Old Harbour in summer and five from Skarfabakki all year. There is a cafe in the old house, a small church, walking paths and views back across the city. Nothing on it is dramatic, and it is exposed to wind, so pick a calm day. It suits a spare afternoon better than a planned one.