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The 15 Private Tours in Iceland That Survive a Bad Forecast

275 tours  ·  from $55

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead here and the winter slots go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show - Reynisfjara is beautiful, dark, and not a place to ignore warnings
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Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show

1.Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about 11 hours touring Iceland’s South Coast in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide. Walk to the Solheimajökull glacier viewpoint, visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss, then watch real molten lava at the Lava Show. Guides such as Levi, Einar, Atli, and Emilia are praised for good stories and flexible routing.

“Great experience, beautiful scenery, useful information from tour guide, enough time to explore. I recommend this tour from Hidden Iceland.”

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Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch - Friðheimar turns lunch into a warm Icelandic lesson
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Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch

2.Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about nine and a half hours with a private guide touring Iceland’s Golden Circle, soaking at Sky Lagoon, and eating lunch inside Friðheimar’s tomato greenhouse. You’ll ride from Reykjavik in a luxury vehicle, stop at Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir, and get local stories along the way. The tour suits adults and children 12 and older.

“Our tour guide was terrific. The tour was great. I was skeptical about the secret lagoon but that was a great experience. And this tour bus was very comfortable with plenty of room”

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Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer - Choosing Between Comfort and Premium Entry
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Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer

3.Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $206

Spend about three hours at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, soaking in warm mineral-rich water among black lava fields. Choose Comfort or Premium entry, then add a shared or private transfer from Reykjavik, a cruise port, or Keflavik Airport. Premium adds a robe, extra mask, drink, and take-home skincare gift.

“An experience of a lifetime. We had tried all the different type of face treatments. The lagoon was huge and did not feel overcrowded.”

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Keflavik International Airport Private Transfer To/From Reykjavik - The return ride from Reykjavik to Keflavik
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Keflavik International Airport Private Transfer To/From Reykjavik

4.Keflavik International Airport Private Transfer To/From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Book a private, 45-minute transfer between Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavik. Your driver meets you at arrivals or your accommodation, tracks flight changes, waits during baggage and customs delays, and provides a clean car with Wi-Fi. Choose one way or round trip, with service available 24/7.

“Great communication. The driver was very helpful. Pick up was easy at the airport. I would use them again.”

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Reykjavik International Airport Private Arrival Transfer - The 45-minute ride to Reykjavik
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Reykjavik International Airport Private Arrival Transfer

5.Reykjavik International Airport Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Pre-book a private Gray Line Iceland car or minivan from Keflavik Airport to your Reykjavik-area hotel. Your driver meets you in the Arrivals Hall with your name, waits up to 60 minutes after landing, and takes your group directly to the city. Drivers such as Simon, Matt, and Flory have also shared local tips along the way.

“Our pick driver was texting to make sure we arrived safely and where to go. He followed my path of getting off plane going thru customs picking up luggage and where to find him. Excellent service”

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Sky Lagoon Spa Experience with Private Transfer from Reykjavík - Choosing between Saman and Sér
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Sky Lagoon Spa Experience with Private Transfer from Reykjavík

6.Sky Lagoon Spa Experience with Private Transfer from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $296

Leave your Reykjavík hotel by private car for Sky Lagoon, about 10 to 15 minutes from the city center. Choose shared or private changing facilities, then follow the seven-step ritual of warmth, cold, steam, and salt scrub before relaxing in the ocean-facing lagoon. Towels and roundtrip transport are included.

“We had a great time. Marina travels made our trip seamless. We were ver happy with them. We recommend them.”

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Keflavik Airport One-Way Private Transfer To or From Reykjavik - Meeting your driver inside the arrivals hall
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Keflavik Airport One-Way Private Transfer To or From Reykjavik

7.Keflavik Airport One-Way Private Transfer To or From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $54Best value

Book a private, one-way ride between Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavik. Your driver meets you with a name sign, tracks your flight, waits up to 75 minutes after arrival, and drives you directly to your hotel, residence, or cruise terminal. Drivers such as Sam and Matias are praised for friendly local tips.

“Great communication and courteous staff! Would book again! We booked transfer to and from airport to hotel and vice versa”

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Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike - Reynisfjara: a beautiful beach that demands care
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Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

8.Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Travel privately from Reykjavik to southeast Iceland with a guide such as Björn, Kristjón, Max, or Prokop. You’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón, then spend four hours hiking Falljökull glacier. Breakfast, lodging, transport, and glacier gear are included.

“Had the most amazing tour. Thanks to our tour guide P... He was the best. Engaging. Very pleasant and handsome too. Don't think twice about booking this tour”

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Reykjavik International Airport Private Departure Transfer - What the vehicle is like for two, five, or eight people
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Reykjavik International Airport Private Departure Transfer

9.Reykjavik International Airport Private Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Book a private Gray Line Iceland transfer from your Reykjavik-area hotel to Keflavik International Airport. A car carries up to three people, while a minivan carries up to eight. The service runs day and night, includes a professional driver, and takes about 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

“We arrived promptly for our flight and pickup was timely. driver patiently waited as each member in our party arrived with their luggage at the van.”

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Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group - Meet on Location - with Underwater Photos - What the water experience feels like
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Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group – Meet on Location – with Underwater Photos

10.Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group – Meet on Location – with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Adventure Vikings at Silfra in Thingvellir for a 2.5-hour private snorkeling session. You will wear a wet or dry suit, float through exceptionally clear glacial water between the North American and Eurasian plates, and receive underwater photos. Guides such as Dory, Doris, and Ines are praised for calm safety briefings and patient help with the gear.

“My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the snorkelling session with Dory, it was a unique experience that we’re glad took part in. Dory explained everything very well, provided gear to size, made sure everyone understood the safety measures, took underwater pictures and made sure everything was in order. 5 stars well deserved, would recommend this experience to everyone.”

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Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik - Ingólfstorg and the first chapter of Reykjavik
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Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

11.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Walk central Reykjavik with a private English-speaking guide such as Einar, Gardar, Ester, or Magnus. Taste shellfish soup, a lamb hot dog, supermarket snacks, market foods when open, Icelandic delicacies, and fermented shark with a drink. Expect about three hours, plenty of local stories, and a few bold flavors.

“Our guide was very nice and informative. We started with a cup of lamb broth in paper cups. Next was a .5cm piece of shark with a shot of alcohol and a small amount of fish stew on a paper plate in a tourist diner. On to a hot dog stand. The finale was a lamb tartar and a char canapé with a beer at a family style bar and grill (I would go back for a burger). All this for a measly $384 for two. I asked our guide about brut, a restaurant we passed. He said it was too pricey for him. If we had the priciest meal…”

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Private Keflavik Airport Transfer (One Way) - Why Flight Tracking Matters on Arrival
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Private Keflavik Airport Transfer (One Way)

12.Private Keflavik Airport Transfer (One Way)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Arrange a private, one-way ride between Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik for up to three people. Your driver tracks your flight, meets you after baggage claim, handles luggage, and shares local tips along the way. Drivers such as Jon, Seggie, and Sigurgeir have helped with early arrivals, delayed flights, hotel drop-offs, and Blue Lagoon plans.

“Everything was easy. Arrived at the airport early and the driver was already waiting for us. Very personable and safe driver.”

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2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour - Starting at Harpa, Reykjavik’s glass waterfront landmark
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2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour

13.2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

See central Reykjavik with a private guide such as Tomas, Thomas, or Jacob, who can shape the walk around your interests. Meet at your downtown hotel, hostel, restaurant, or museum, then visit Harpa, Parliament, Lake Tjörnin, City Hall, Hallgrimskirkja, and more. The walk is in English and suits groups of up to 15.

“Thomas was an amazing guide! We loved the tour - best way to get an overview of the history of Iceland and the main attractions! Highly highly recommend it!”

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Private Keflavik Airport Transfer (Round trip) - Hotel pickup for the return to KEF
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Private Keflavik Airport Transfer (Round trip)

14.Private Keflavik Airport Transfer (Round trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private round-trip ride between Keflavik Airport and your Reykjavik accommodation. A driver such as Siggi or Helga meets you in arrivals with your name, helps with luggage, and drives you directly to your door. Flight monitoring, child seats, late-night pickups, and helpful local advice make this a calm start and finish to your Iceland trip.

“The airport transfer was smooth. The driver Ziggy was very friendly and punctual. He gave us a brief intro about the city and helped us with the bags. He communicated with us before the trip and everything was perfect. Definitely recommend their services.”

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Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik - Thingvellir: Icelandic politics beside the earth
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Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

15.Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $435

Spend about seven hours with Bjarni of BTH Travel visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Faxi, and Kerid Crater. You travel privately from Reykjavik, set the pace, ask questions freely, and may add local stops such as underground bread baking or a tomato farm when time allows.

“This private tour was worth the splurge as we avoided large crowds and could stay or leave when we wanted. We covered everything a group bus tour would in less hours. Sights are amazing and our driver/guide Bjarni was outstanding! He was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend as a treat to yourself especially if you can split 3 ways!”

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