Perlan - Wonders of Iceland

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Operator rating 4.5/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

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  Zack Eckley

  ★★★★★ · a month ago

  A fabulous, world-class museum that is absolutely massive in size, with so much to explore. The indoor real ice cave is brilliantly done, and the immersive virtual reality experiences really bring Iceland's natural wonders to life. To top it all off, the observation deck on the upper level offers an unbeatable 360° panoramic view of Reykjavík and the surrounding mountains, along with a lovely restaurant to relax in. Easily one of the top must-visit attractions in the city!

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  Anita Neethling

  ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

  Honestly, one of the best museums I've been to. I was show at first but it really is worth the expense. It's informative without being overwhelming. It's interesting and interactive with things for kids and adults to enjoy. Be sure to visit the planetarium show, or really is beautiful, thank you guide Gracious for that. Marko was or guide for the initial tour of the museum and that was also excellent. Side note, currently the online tickets are a little less expensive than buying them at the door.

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  Alec Dudson

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  If you're travelling with kids, Perlan is a wonderful way to bring fire and ice into your trip. The ice cave, volcano show and planetarium are well thought out and designed immersive experiences that our 2 & 6 year olds loved. Tickets aren't cheap, it's Iceland so that should come as no suprise, but I'd say they're great value. You'll easily spend 2+ hours here and the cafe and views from it are stunning. If it's a clear day, you can enjoy panoramic views that stretch for miles and miles and miles. The indoor geysir that stretches all the way up to the top floor was also a hit with the kids so this really does deliver a recreation of most of Iceland's "greatest hits" in a single, contained experience. The information throughout the museum is first class too, so there's heaps to learn. All in all, a really fantastic family museum. Staff are all really polite and helpful, but again, this is Iceland, so that's no surprise at all. 10% discount on tickets can be found on Booking dot com.

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  Jeffrey Zheng

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  Very chill natural history museum to visit with kids. They have some great shows, exhibits, the ice cave was definitely the highlight. The 360 revolving restaurant is a nice place to get a view of the entire city though.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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• Perlan in Reykjavík: is it worth it?Yes, for a wet day, a jet-lagged first afternoon or children — Perlan's ice cave, planetarium and viewing deck take two to three hours and cost from €52.
• Rainy day in Reykjavík: what to book insteadRain rarely cancels anything in Reykjavík; wind does. Book the Lava Show, Perlan or the lava tunnel, and keep the boat for a calmer day.
• Volcano Express in Harpa: is it worth €29?A 10-minute simulator ride plus a 30-minute exhibit in Harpa, from €29. Worth it for kids and a wet hour in town, not as your main volcano experience.

• from 16.181 kr.

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  Old Town Reykjavík

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  Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel

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  Hótel Holt

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