The 7 Self-Guided Tours in Reykjavik That Earn Their Price

1.South Coast Iceland from Reykjavik with Guide & Touchscreen Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews · from $115Our pick

Spend about 11 hours touring Iceland’s south coast from Reykjavik with an onboard guide and touchscreen audio in 10 languages. See Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, Vík, Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, and the distant Vestmannaeyjar Islands.

“This day trip is ideal if you want to see the diverse landscape of Iceland, but do not have a lot of time in the country. My partner and I enjoyed the pace, informative tour guide, and sites seen in this tour. Side note: If you like a fast paced tour, this is not for you. We spent 10 hours in total from pickup to drop-off. However, my partner and I didn’t mind and thought it was worth it.”

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2.Reykjavik Main Sights and Hidden Spots: A Self-Guided Audio Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $11

Use the VoiceMap app to follow a self-guided Reykjavík walk from Hallgrímskirkja to Lækjartorg. You’ll hear about Icelandic history, religion, architecture, government, and city life while visiting Harpa, the Old Harbour, and central Reykjavík. Download the route on Wi-Fi before you set out.

“This guide was great! Easy to follow, clear instructions and a good level of information and interest. We saw a lot of the city, learned about what we were looking at and really enjoyed it. It took us about 3 hours, walking, stopping to look and listen, stopping for a coffee in a recommended café and enjoying going round at our own pace.”

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3.Iceland’s Golden Circle Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.)

Drive from Reykjavik through Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Skálholt, Sólheimar, and Kerið with an unnamed narrator, GPS-triggered stories, offline maps, and hands-free directions. You set the pace, add stops, and pay $49.99 per car for lifetime access.

“We really enjoyed the driving tour and being able to go at our own pace rather than being trapped on a large excursion. The driving instructions were perfects, the Golden Circle had so many interesting stops and the information shared on the tour was interesting and enjoyable for all. I look forward to doing other tours this way in the future.”

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4.Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use the World City Trail app to explore Reykjavik at your own pace, solving simple riddles between the Sun Voyager, Harpa, Parliament, Hallgrimskirkja, and Rainbow Street. The 3.1-kilometer route takes about three hours with stops. No guide or entrance fees are required.

“Really good trail. Loads to see and good clues. The write ups at each clue were a bit repetitive but other than that a great trail! Would recommend.”

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5.Icelands Reykjavik Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

This private, self-guided Reykjavik walk from Guide With Action uses location-based audio, offline maps, transcripts, and extra stories. Follow a 1.6-mile route with more than 30 stops, from Hallgrimskirkja to Sun Voyager, Harpa, Parliament, City Hall, and historic school grounds.

“The map is easy to follow and shares several interesting facts along each stop. Highly recommended!!”

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6.Snaefellsnes Peninsula Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Drive 89 miles across Snæfellsnes with an Action audio guide that starts stories by GPS. Hear local tales of trolls, elves, Vikings, volcanoes, and seals while stopping at Búðakirkja, Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, and more.

“It was very informative and intuitive. It is GPS enabled so it will pick up exactly where it left off if you cancel out of the app and need to go back in. Make sure to download before you need it!”

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7.Reykjanes Peninsula: Volcanos & Blue Lagoon Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Drive Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula with Action’s self-guided audio app, following a 39-plus-mile route from Njarðvík toward Seltún. Hear stories about Vikings, pirates, trolls, volcanoes, and geothermal power while stopping at cliffs, beaches, lighthouses, and the Blue Lagoon. Admission and reservations are separate.

“The tour was a great way to check out peninsula's dynamic spots. It was packed with interesting facts and stories as well as the flexibility it provided, we could just linger around, click some photos and just soak in the views. A super fun and informative way to experience the Reykjanes peninsula.”

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