Top Reykjavik Archaeology Tours

Delve into Viking history and heritage in the Icelandic capital on this Reykjavik small-group walking tour. Follow your guide through the streets and parks of Reykjavik, and gain insight into the city’s strong Viking influences. Discover top city attractions including the Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrímskirkja Church, and pick up insider tips on the best places to eat and drink during your stay.

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.

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

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.

The Golden Circle is Iceland's most-famous sightseeing route. This tour from Reykjavik takes you beyond the route's three attractions—UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss waterfall, and the Geyser geothermal area—with a visit to the mighty Kerid Crater, which most visitors miss. Travel through an endless panorama of photo-worthy scenery and enjoy your guide's insights into natural history and culture.

Discover the scenery of southern Iceland, without the hassle of driving, on this full-day tour from Reykjavik. Journey past lava fields, icebergs, and glacial lakes as you explore the Sólheimajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers. Keep your camera poised as you admire the black-sand beaches and dramatic rock formations of Vik, as well as the mighty Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.

If you're short on time, you can still discover Iceland's natural wonders in one epic day. On this tour, you'll journey through the legendary Golden Circle, where you'll witness the ancient, continent-splitting grounds of Thingvellir, the raw power of Geysir's steaming eruptions, and Gullfoss waterfall's thundering cascade. Marvel at Kerid's crimson crater lake before ending your adventure with a therapeutic dip in the Blue Lagoon's ethereal waters—and only-in-Iceland adventure.

This isn't a tour where you listen to a guide talk about history, it's one where history talks back. Melkorka isn't a narrator standing beside the story; she's living inside it, in full costume, telling her own saga as she walks you through the very ground she once stood on. Most Reykjavík walking tours cover centuries in a rush of names and dates. This one stays close to a single, human thread: one settler's story, told through her own voice, her own songs, and a little dancing along the way. It's history you can move to, not just listen to, which is exactly why it works for a curious 8-year-old and their history-buff grandparent in the same group. And unlike the city's other Viking-age sites, this walk doesn't ask you to imagine the past behind glass. It puts you on the actual streets, above the actual excavated remains, with someone who makes 9th-century Iceland feel like something you just met, not something you read about.

Explore the serene and lesser-known wonders of South Iceland on this captivating day tour. Visit the secluded Kvernufoss and Gluggafoss waterfalls, where you can walk behind the cascading waters. Discover the ancient Caves of Hella, rich in folklore and history, before marveling at the power of Urriðafoss, Iceland's most voluminous waterfall. Your adventure culminates at Sólheimajökull glacier, offering a close-up view of its stunning icy landscape that showcases the island's raw beauty. - Discover hidden waterfalls like Kvernufoss and Gluggafoss, away from crowds - Explore the historic Caves of Hella, carved into soft sandstone - Experience the thunderous flow of Urriðafoss, Iceland's most voluminous waterfall - Visit the majestic Sólheimajökull glacier, accessible for stunning views and hikes

Check off multiple Icelandic landmarks (and more) in just one day on this tour from Reykjavik. Discover the wonders of the Golden Circle—including the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall—and go beyond the typical route at Kerid volcanic crater. Complete your adventure with a soak in the warm geothermal waters of either the Blue Lagoon or the Hvammsvík Hot Spring.

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.

Step into the Viking world in this exclusive 90-minute experience exploring Iceland’s early settlers, myths, and daily life.