Top Iceland Attractions & Museums

Both off-the-beaten-path and within the Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon hot springs live up to their evocative name. Tucked away in the small village of Fludir, the hot springs are not as popular as other nearby attractions, but offer unbeatable natural luxury and comfort, plus amenities such as changing rooms, a shower, and a bar and restaurant. Book your ticket in advance to ensure a smooth visit.

Save time, secure your ticket in advance, and explore the Whales of Iceland Exhibition at your own pace. Discover more than 20 life-size models of the various whale species that are found in Iceland, while using the interactive stations to watch videos and learn about the different types of mammals. This family-friendly experience is centrally located in Reykjavik.

This Reykjavik City Card eliminates the need to waste time in long ticket lines, and provides free entry to multiple Reykjavik attractions. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this card allows you to able to plan a whistle-stop 24 hours of touring multiple top sights. Get free entry to Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park, Reykjavik thermal pools, the city’s best museums and galleries, and much more.

Combine pre-booked admission tickets to the Perlan Museum’s Wonders of Iceland exhibition with a planetarium show, all thanks to this two-part, time-saving sightseeing package. Choose from a range of admission times throughout the day, make your own way to the Reykjavik museum, and explore immersive highlights like the world's first indoor ice cave. Then, watch a northern lights show in Iceland's only planetarium.

Soaking in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon is high on the lists of most visitors to Iceland, but the famed site is often fully booked. Ensure you have a relaxing experience by pre-booking this package, which grants you access to the geothermal waters, a towel, rejuvenating silica mud mask, locker, sauna and steam room, plus a soda or pop from the in-water bar.

Gain a deeper understanding of Iceland's history—something many travelers miss—by visiting The Saga Museum in Reykjavik. Explore the exhibits with your audio guide in hand, delving into over a thousand years of Icelandic civilization. From famous Vikings like Leif Eiriksson to historic poets like Snorri Sturluson, gain insight into what makes this small but mighty island nation one of a kind.

Experience the northern lights before you see them in real life with this exhibition in Reykjavik. You'll get to learn all about the history and significance of the northern lights, including the mythology around the Arctic. You'll also get to see what the lights look like using interactive displays and virtual reality and even watch a film projection of some of the best displays of the lights Iceland has ever seen.

Experience Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon hot springs without having to sort out your own tickets or transportation, all thanks to this hassle-free, time-saving package. Pick between two ticket packages when booking, meet your vehicle in central Reykjavik, and head straight to the lagoon. Once there, soak in thermal waters, slather on a restorative mud mask, and sidle up to the bar for an in-lagoon drink. The premium package includes additional perks.

The Original Local Experience. Join the first local team guiding visitors through the Fagradalsfjall eruption area since the first eruption in 2021. This is more than a volcano hike. It's a journey through Iceland's newest volcanic landscapes with local guides from Grindavík and Keflavík who experienced these events firsthand. Walk across fresh lava from eruptions as recent as July 2025, explore dramatic volcanic landscapes, and discover how repeated eruptions transformed both the land and the local community. Hear firsthand stories, learn about Icelandic geology, and enjoy one small Icelandic surprise. ✔️ The Original Local Experience since 2021 ✔️ Guided by the first local team ✔️ Walk across Iceland's newest lava fields ✔️ Small groups for a more personal experience ✔️ Visit Grindavík and hear firsthand stories ✔️ Includes one small Icelandic surprise

Watching molten lava up close usually means a volcano and a lot of luck. A Lava Show recreates it indoors in Reykjavik, with a host pouring real molten lava in a controlled setting so there's something to see, whatever the weather. Book ahead to secure seats, or take the premium upgrade for balcony seating, drinks, and a lava keepsake. The premium experience is wheelchair accessible, offering more inclusive options.

Discover how a remote island became a global music powerhouse through an immersive journey into the sound and soul of a nation, set inside Harpa Concert Hall on Reykjavík’s waterfront. Follow the story of Icelandic music from its ancient roots to today’s global icons through an audio-guided experience blending original soundscapes, historical music, archive recordings, striking visuals and interactive displays. Explore centuries of Icelandic music history and discover how nature, isolation, history and cultural change have shaped the country’s distinctive music scene. Encounter early traditions and folk music, the arrival of new influences, the rise of rock ’n’ roll and the artists who brought Icelandic music to the world, including Björk, Sigur Rós, Laufey, KALEO and Of Monsters and Men. Along the way, listen to music from different eras, explore interactive features and even try conducting the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.

Iceland is famous for relying on most of its energy from geothermal fields, due to the high amount of volcanic activity in the country. Take a self-guided audio tour of the Geothermal Energy Exhibition situated at a power plant in Selfoss, which is surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes that you can see from the facility.

Step inside one of Iceland's most unique attractions and explore life-sized whale models in an immersive indoor exhibition. Enjoy interactive displays, multilingual audio guides, daily live guided tours, and a family-friendly experience just minutes from Reykjavík's city center.

Take a break from chugging beers and discover Iceland's craft spirits scene—something many visitors overlook. This small-group distillery tour introduces you to the people behind one of Reykjavik's leading gin producers, with the master distiller sharing the secrets of handcrafted production. Enjoy generous tastings and craft cocktails while learning how local botanicals shape each spirit.

The installation Chromo Sapiens is a landscape of hair created from synthetic hair extensions, which is the artist Shoplifter’s signature medium. You enter three caves, the first one is called Primal Opus; inspired by earthy hues, blacks and browns lined the walls with flashes of neon colored hair bringing it alive. The second and biggest chamber, Astral Gloria, is an explosion of brightly colored hair hanging from disorientating heights and dramatically illuminated by lights. Different recordings of sounds are played from various hidden speakers, creating a soundscape that is as all-encompassing as the landscape. Last is the third chamber Opium Natura, where shades of white and pastels created a celestial cloud cave. Guests are encouraged to touch the installation and dwell in it, enjoying the colors and sounds which can be described as a sort of color therapy and open eyed meditation.

Admission is valid for the entire day of visit. Learn about the world´s first beluga and puffin sanctuary.

Leave the crowds behind and enjoy nature while riding an Icelandic horse—a breed originally brought to the country by the Vikings—on this equestrian excursion. Enjoy a relaxing ride through lava-laden scenery, rolling green hills, and mountains. Your excursion is designed around your experience level and is led by an instructor.

Seize the opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles during this northern lights tour from Reykjavik. Skip the guesswork and venture deep into Iceland’s darkness-cloaked countryside, far from the electric glow of any towns, with a guide who knows how to find the aurora. Stop at different locations to scan the skies for the aurora, and with luck, catch a dazzling display that you’ll remember forever. Hotel pickup is available for added convenience.

Witness the three wonders of the famous Iceland Golden Circle, without the hassle of driving, on a day trip from Reykjavik. Travel by climate-controlled vehicle with a guide and learn the history and geology of each site. See the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, the bubbling pools and Strokkur waterspout at Geysir, and the incredible tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park.

Dive into the fascinating history of the Icelandic nation at the National Museum of Iceland. The museum's permanent exhibition is a journey through time, featuring artifacts from the age of settlement to the present day. Ensure a hassle-free visit—and maximize your time on this gorgeous island—by booking advance museum tickets, which allow you to skip the ticket line, enter directly, and make the most of your valuable time.

Seeing Iceland’s south coast in a single day can feel rushed or impersonal on large coach tours, but this small-group experience offers a more comfortable and flexible way to explore. Travel from Reykjavik in a luxury minibus through volcanic landscapes, stopping at highlights such as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara, and the Solheimajökull glacier.

Maximize your time in Iceland with a tour that takes you beyond Reykjavik and into the country's wild landscapes. Venture out with a local guide to explore the Snaefellsness Peninsula and explore black sand beaches, dramatic lava fields, rugged coastline, traditional villages, and more. Uncover spots you'd miss if exploring independently, learn about Iceland's history, and check off plenty of must-see locations in just one day.

The movie gives a fantastic insight into life close to volcanoes and their massive powers. It also shows how people and animals interact differently with different eruptions.