How much does a city tour cost in Iceland?

Updated · prices read from our operators' live listings

Short answer: €161 per person is what most people pay. The cheapest we sell is €19 and the most expensive is €483. That range comes from 13 real city tours across 9 operators — live prices, not estimates.

Cheapest
€19
Typical
€161
Top end
€483
Usual length
3.5h

What moves the price

Group size and length. Walking tours are the cheapest thing we sell; private city tours by car cost many times more.

The cheapest city tours we'd actually book

Cheapest is not always right — a €50 saving hurts less than a wasted day. These are the low-price options we'd still put our name to.

Your Friend in Reykjavik

Puffins & People: A Reykjavik City & Boat Adventure

from €106 per person4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator

24% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours

meet at the start point

5 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Get a local to show you the wonders of the city and then go on a search for the magnificent whales around Reykjavik.

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Reykjavik City Walk and Whales

from €141 per person4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator

about the usual price for whale watching tours

meet at the start point · works in rain

6 h 30 · from Reykjavík

  • Admission included
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair access

Our Reykjavik walking tour is your introduction to Reykjavik combined with a Whale Watching trip

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Húsavík Whale Museum

Húsavík Whale Museum Ticket

from €19 per person4.60· 1,650 Google reviews of the operator

86% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours

meet at the start point · works in rain

1 h · from Húsavík

  • Wi-fi on board
  • Admission included
  • Family friendly

Discover the fascinating world of whales at Húsavík Whale Museum

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Our honest take

If a city tour is the thing you came to Iceland for, pay the middle price rather than the floor — the difference usually buys a smaller group and a guide with time for you. If it's a nice-to-have on a day you're already busy, the cheapest option does the job. Either way, book it for a day early in your trip: if weather cancels it, you'll have another day to try again. Most of these run in Reykjavík, North Iceland.

City tours prices: questions people ask

How much does a city tour cost in Iceland?

We sell 13 city tours from 9 Icelandic operators. The cheapest is €19 per person, the typical price is €161, and the top end is €483. Group size and length. Walking tours are the cheapest thing we sell; private city tours by car cost many times more.

Is there a booking fee?

No. You pay the operator's own price and we take a commission out of it, so booking here costs the same as booking direct — with one checkout if you book several tours.

Can I get a refund if I cancel?

On most of these, yes: cancel more than 24 hours before and you get the full amount back. The exact rule belongs to the operator and is shown on each tour page before you pay.

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.

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