Private Reykjavík City Tour

by Snaeland Travel · City tours · private · Reykjavík

04.70(86) · operator on Google
Private Reykjavík City Tour — Snaeland Travel

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  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, IS

  • Departs

    08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Doing a private tour with a driver and a smaller vehicle has many benefits, it is a comfortable way to see the city and a more flexible schedule allowing you to spend your own desired amount of time at any destination, and stopping for refreshments if you like. Also consider the possibility of combining the tour with other activities in or around the city such as museums, exhibitions, whale watching, horse riding or The Blue Lagoon.


Reykjavík is the northernmost sovereign capital in the world at 66°North. Around two thirds of the total population of Iceland live in and around the city. A fun fact is that in 1900 only about six thousand people lived in Reykjavik. The figure today is well over two hundred thousand. The highlights of a city tour include Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, Perlan and Sun Voyager.


Contact Us For Offer on These Add-ons:

  • Upgrade from Driver to Driver-Guide
  • ATV or Buggy Tour from Reykjavík
  • Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavík Harbour
  • Horse Riding, 1.5 - 2 hours Riding
  • Whales of Iceland
  • Icelandic Lava Show in Reykjavík
  • FlyOver Iceland Experience


Description from the operator, Snaeland Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Hallgrímskirkja Church
  2. Harpa Concert and Conference Hall
  3. Perlan
  4. Sun Voyager

Included

  • Private vehicle and English speaking driver (not expert guide)
  • Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik capital city area

Not included

  • Driving-Guide
  • Food & Beverages

Good to know

  • We recommend good clothes as well as something to drink and some snack.
  • Icelanders publish more books per capita than any other country in the world.
  • Reykjavík is Iceland´s melting pot of culture and art, home to theatres, music festivals and galleries.
  • In the 90's the legendary Reykjavík nightlife and partying of the Icelanders became an attraction for pop stars and other celebrities (things have calmed down a lot since then).
  • US President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev of the USSR met at Höfði House in 1986 for a summit generally considered to play a major part in ending the Cold War. 
  • Harpa also hosts gaming conventions like the EVE Fanfest, which takes place once a year.
  • Thousands of US soldiers were stationed in Reykjavik during World War II.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

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Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

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.

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What travellers say about Snaeland Travel

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Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Ada Livitsanou

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    Had an amazing 7 day tour with these guys and everything was absolutely amazing ! Anna Maria was a spectacular tour guide , we were so lucky to have her ! Our driver Christian was also perfect and the honesty make a perfect duet ! Can't wait to visit again !

  • Latha Unnikrishnan

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    I had an excellent experience with our tour guide and driver, ASGEIR, during our trip to Iceland. He was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable about the country's history, culture, and breathtaking natural attractions. ASGEIR made the journey enjoyable by sharing interesting stories and local insights throughout the tour. He was patient, friendly, and always ensured we were comfortable and had enough time to enjoy each stop. His driving was safe and smooth, even in challenging weather conditions, which made us feel secure throughout the trip. Thanks to ASGEIR, our visit to Iceland was not only beautiful but also truly memorable.

  • Janet Hamzaoui

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    Amazing guide, Christian, who was so knowledgeable and professional. He showed us different parts of this magnificiant country. A BIG thank you to Snaeland Travel for this full loop that had EVERYTHING we needed to see.

  • Angie Robinson

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    I booked multiple private driver excursions with Snæland Travel for my family vacation to Iceland with 8 adults and 2 small children, and am very pleased with their service. It was a complicated collection of needs and desires for our 5 day stay in Reykjavik and Isabella and the rest of the sales team were fantastic at helping me design a set of tours as well as coordinating airport transfer on arrival and departure. They were responsive to all my questions and concerns, and they were even able to make last minute arrangements for my son whose flight was cancelled and arrived a day later. The Reykjanes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Mike, gave us a look at the raw intensity of the lava fields, steam vents, bubbling mud pits, and the jagged lava coastline. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Tryggvi, showed us beautiful coastal cliffs and remote ancient lava fields softened by generations of moss and grass giving a spectacular mystical feel to the landscape. The Golden Circle private tour, with our driver Chris, took us to the most popular tour destinations - Þingvellir National Park where we walked along the tectonic rift, Great Geysir area where we watched Strokkur erupt and hot springs boil, and Gullfoss where some of us marveled at the power of the sprawling waterfall from the upper viewing area and some of us ventured down the stairs to the base of the falls to feel the spray as it crashed into the ravine. Chris was a fantastic driver, as he walked us to the viewing platforms to take group photos and gave us some insight as to what to expect at each stop. As a private driver experience we were able to make personal adjustments to the day, and during our planning phase Isabella added a 2 hour dinner stop where we enjoyed a Viking feast (the dinner reservation and cost of the meal was not part of the Snæland Travel experience). I would highly recommend Snæland Travel for any tours, and I definitely would suggest trying the private driver option in order to have more control over how long you spend at each stop or even if you want to add or skip stops as long as it fits the designated time frame. My large family enjoyed traveling around Iceland in the comfort of our private van with friendly drivers, and I am very grateful for the experience.

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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.

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