Top Iceland Art Tours

As befits Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik has a vibrant street art scene, but it can be hard to find the gems. Benefit from your own private guide on this bespoke tour that takes in cityscapes from large murals to smaller pieces and covers Reykjavik’s creators too. Along the way, there’s time for a tasting of sweet treats, while your guide collects you from your address if it’s in the city center.

Many glacier tours in Vatnajökull National Park require travelers to walk from the parking lot to the glacier terminus, eating into their time on the ice. On this tour, maximize your time on Falljökull glacier by traveling as near as possible in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Explore moulins, crevasses, and other formations in the company of an Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides-certified guide.

Many travelers are curious about traditional Icelandic food, but don’t know where to go in Reykjavik—or what to try. Avoid tourist traps and take the guesswork out of your culinary explorations on this small-group walking tour. Stroll around Reykjavík to a variety of foodie spots, from the city's oldest restaurant to a much-loved hot dog stand; learn about Iceland's culinary culture; and sample everything from lamb soup to fermented shark.

Reykjavík’s street art scene is one of the city’s most authentic creative expressions. This walking tour takes travelers through hidden alleys, backstreets, and local neighborhoods where murals, tags, and evolving urban art tell the real stories of the city. Instead of traditional landmarks, guests explore living street‑level artworks that change with the community and reflect Reykjavík’s culture, humor, and identity. Perfect for travelers who want to see the city beyond the usual tourist stops, this tour offers a close‑up look at Reykjavík’s underground art culture, local textures, and the everyday spaces where creativity thrives. It’s ideal for photography lovers, culture seekers, and anyone curious about how Reykjavík’s neighborhoods express themselves through color, character, and bold visual storytelling.

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.

Join a knowledgeable local guide for an inspiring journey through three of Reykjavík’s cultural gems: the Einar Jónsson Museum, the House of Collections, and the National Gallery of Iceland. Discover Iceland’s artistic heritage, from powerful early 20th-century sculpture to contemporary works reflecting modern life, nature, and society. Begin in the serene sculpture garden of Einar Jónsson, where myth and symbolism meet Nordic imagination. Then stroll through Reykjavík’s vibrant city center to the House of Collections, featuring exhibitions that bridge past and present. Conclude at the National Gallery, where classical and cutting-edge art come together in a celebration of Iceland’s rich visual culture. This enriching walk offers a fresh and memorable perspective on Reykjavík’s creative spirit.

Explore Iceland’s capital with ease on a private guided tour of the city’s top landmarks, including the famous Hallgrimskirkja church. Explore at your pace with no other travelers to worry about and go beyond the guidebooks with a local by your side. Between sights, sit comfortably in a private vehicle while somebody else worries about the driving. This half-day tour ensures you make the most of your time in Reykjavik.

Go beyond the tourist trail and take a deep dive into Icelands strong mythical tradition that includes sorts of elves, trolls, and 13 iterations of Santa. This guided tour of Reykjavik takes you to the oldest part of town to learn all about these creatures and their stories, with stops at the oldest graveyard in the city, an elf stone, and to the Reykjavik Pond, where aquatic monsters are believed to dwell.

Discover the vibrant street art scene of Reykjavík on a unique walking tour that ventures through hidden alleys and local neighborhoods. Instead of focusing on traditional landmarks, this experience brings you face-to-face with murals and urban art that narrate the city’s evolving culture and identity. Perfect for those who want to dive deeper into the local artistic expressions, it offers insights into Reykjavík’s underground art culture, ideal for photography enthusiasts and culture seekers alike. Enjoy a guided exploration led by a passionate street art expert in a relaxed two-hour stroll. - 2-hour walking tour exploring Reykjavík’s street art and local culture - Guided by a knowledgeable expert in street art and photography - Ideal for photography lovers and those seeking authentic cultural experiences - Wheelchair accessible with comfortable walking requirements

Get acquainted with the best of Reykjavik—and enjoy a more personal travel experience—on this private walking tour. A great way for new arrivals to get to know the capital city, your guide will whisk you straight to the city’s highlights and hidden gems, steeping you in Iceland’s culture and history through its stories, myths, and historical details. Plus, you'll get recommendations for locally beloved restaurants, bars, and shops, so you can get off the tourist path and into the real Reykjavik.

Design your perfect Icelandic adventure with a private guide who crafts a hassle-free day around your interests. From Reykjavik's urban charm to the surreal Landmannalaugar lava fields, dramatic south coast, or geothermal Reykjanes Peninsula, your personalized journey includes hotel pickup and reveals Iceland's most captivating wonders as you envision them.

A deep dive into Iceland’s punk movement — the music, the politics, the culture, and the youth rebellion that shaped modern Reykjavík. Iceland’s punk explosion may have happened in small basements and tiny venues, but its cultural shockwaves were enormous. This tour leads you through the streets, stories, and subcultures that sparked a creative awakening in Reykjavík. You’ll hear about the bands, the underground venues, the artistic revolutions, and the fiery independence that forever changed Icelandic culture. It’s raw, funny, surprising — and essential to understanding who we are today.

Iceland has a great story. Brave settlers, honest politics, a beacon of equality, innocent people living with dramatic nature. Every other tour in Reykjavík will be happy to tell you that story. This is not that tour. Uncomfortable Iceland is a history walk through central Reykjavík for those who want to understand the real history behind Iceland's carefully curated national identity. Led by a local professional historian and experienced storyteller, this walk systematically picks apart the myths, half-truths and deliberate silences that make up the official version of Icelandic history. No prior knowledge of Icelandic history is required. You just need to be curious and open to having your assumptions challenged. Your guide will lead you through the context of each story before revealing how and why it has been distorted, suppressed or simply never told.