⭐ Every Reykjavík tour on GetYourGuide, compared in one place
Reykjavík is the practical departure base, not the destination for most of these experiences. Compare the route and pickup point as carefully as the rating: Icelandic day tours can spend many hours on the road, and a shorter list of stops often gives you more time outside. These boats leave the Old Harbour for Faxaflói Bay, with Mount Esja behind the city and puffins mainly as a summer addition. The cards below are ranked from the current bookable inventory, not from a hand-picked advertisement.
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.5 (11,712)
Embark on a whale-watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík. Witness the stunning landscapes and keep an eye out for a variety of local wildlife, including whales, dolphins…
from €89 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.5 (3,197)
Explore Iceland's incredible marine life on a guided whale watching cruise in Reykjavik. Sail smoothly on board the Amelia Rose yacht on an adventure perfect for families, c…
from €94 per person
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⏱ 2 - 3 hours · 4.3 (2,505)
Whale watching with Special Tours from Reykjavík. Choose between our Whale Watching Classic and Whale Watching Express tours – two unforgettable ways to explore the waters of Fa…
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.6 (1,434)
Take in the natural beauty and wildlife of Iceland on this puffin-watching boat trip. Depart from the Old Harbour in Reykjavik on an hour-long tour and see these amazing and ado…
from €55 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.4 (1,291)
Encounter whales, dolphins, porpoises, and birds on a cruise from Reykjavik. Experience the drama and poetry of whales, seen on more than 90% of our tours, in summer and winter!
from €92 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (864)
Board an exciting RIB speedboat and see the wealth of marine wildlife just off the shores of Reykjavík, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
from €143 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.5 (792)
Escape the crowds for an intimate, personalized adventure on a motor yacht tour from Reykjavik. Discover whales and dolphins in Faxafloi Bay and enjoy sweeping views from the ob…
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.2 (751)
Experience the best Iceland has to offer with 3 to 3.5-hour whale-watching opportunities on this tour from Reykjavik. Cruise to Faxaflói Bay in search of minke whales, humpback…
from €88 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.5 (656)
Go whale and puffin watching in gloriously beautiful Reykjavík. Feel amazed at how many different types of whales you'll see.
from €130 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.5 (570)
Join a tour from Reykjavik and get up close to charismatic puffins and other seabirds on the small islands where they breed. Enjoy excellent views with complimentary onboard bin…
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· 4.4 (551)
Marvel at life-size models of 23 types of whales, get a new perspective on these majestic creatures, watch documentaries, and explore many interactive exhibits in one truly uniq…
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.7 (489)
See Iceland's Whales, Puffins, and the capital of Reykjavik from a unique angle on this adventurous RIB tour. Enjoy personal guidance by a marine biologist and access to any…
from €170 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.7 (439)
Search for whales in their natural environment on a whale-watching tour in Faxaflói Bay aboard a rigid inflatable boat as you enjoy the views of the coastline of Reykjavik.
from €168 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.8 (406)
Get up-close views of Iceland’s beautiful puffins from a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) on a 1-hour cruise from Reykjavik. Board your RIB and whiz across Faxaflói Bay to see the pu…
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.6 (379)
Encounter whales, dolphins and birds in their natural habitat on this evening cruise from Reykjavik. Experience the incredible poetry of marine wildlife, seen on more than 95% o…
from €50 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.4 (374)
Immerse yourself in the magic of Iceland on a whale watching boat tour departing from Reykjavik. Cruise through the Atlantic Ocean for a rare chance to see whales and dolphins u…
from €98 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.5 (312)
Rósin is a fast cruising boat that cuts across Faxaflói Bay quickly — so you spend less time travelling and more time watching humpbacks and minke whales up close.
from €86 per person
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⏱ 14 hours · 4.6 (218)
Enjoy a sightseeing van tour leaving from Reykjavik. Join a Westman Islands tour to see the home of the world's largest puffin colony, the striking Elephant Rock, and the hi…
from €209 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.5 (208)
First, take a whale-watching boat out to spot the majestic whales in their natural habitat. Then, visit a spectacular museum where you can learn about whales in an interactive way.
from €105 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.3 (137)
Experience the best of Iceland on a whale-watching and northern lights combo tour. Look for whales off the coast of Reykjavik during the day, then hunt for the northern lights a…
from €174 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (130)
Get a close encounter with nature aboard a brand new state-of-the-art Rigid Inflatable Boat equipped with comfortable suspension seats and look for whales and other magnificent…
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.4 (114)
Sail into the Atlantic, spotting humpback whales and minke whales. Then, visit nearby islands to marvel at adorable puffin colonies.
from €134 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.6 (86)
Atlantic Puffins are the most common bird in Iceland and they colonize the islands in the bay outside of Reykjavík located only 15 minutes sailing from the Icelandic capital.
from €56 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.2 (55)
Experience two of Iceland's most iconic attractions on a combined tour: whale watching and the northern lights. Cruise Faxaflói Bay in the day admiring whales, and witness t…
from €175 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.3 (49)
Climb aboard the whale watching boat and sail out on the Atlantic in search of the sea giants in their natural environment. Afterwards, you’ll visit the mystical Whales of Icela…
from €118 per person
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.6 (42)
Join a cruise in Reykjavík and experience whale watching under the midnight sun, a unique opportunity during your stay in Iceland. Keep your eyes peeled for minke whales, humpba…
from €90 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.6 (39)
Get up close to colonies of endearing puffins and many other migrating bird species on this 1-hour tour around Faxaflói Bay and the islands of Engey, Lundey, and Viðey.
from €64 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.6 (30)
See the puffins for yourself on this 1-hour speedboat trip. Be taken to some of the most populated puffin islands in Iceland, and learn how Iceland is home to 60% of the world&#…
from €69 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.7 (19)
Explore Iceland by land and sea on this fantastic day tour from Reykjavik, combining whale watching and the Golden Circle. See Geysir, Gullfoss, dolphins, and if you're luck…
from €189 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.6 (18)
Embark on a delightful 1-hour journey to the puffin colony, where you'll be enchanted by the playful antics of these birds. Get an up-close as you observe them in their natu…
from €60 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.7 (12)
Enjoy a fun ride on a speedboat tour from Reykjavik to the small islands home to thousands of puffins. Watch the adorable birds in their natural habitat, and look out for other…
from €72 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.3 (11)
Set sail for puffin-watching off the Reykjavík coast, then explore the Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir eruptions, powerful Gullfoss, and the vivid Kerid crater.
from €139 per person
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (9)
Experience an evening whale-watching cruise, spot humpback and minke whales, and enjoy a stop at an island to see Atlantic puffins in their natural habitat.
from €90 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.4 (7)
Set sail from Reykjavik on a combo tour to see puffins and whales. Cruise to small islands to see thousands of puffins, then hop aboard a whale watching tour to encounter Icelan…
from €147 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 5.0 (5)
Join a RIB speedboat tour from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour and see puffins up close in Faxaflói Bay. Enjoy views of the city skyline, Harpa Concert Hall, and Mount Esja.
from €59 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 5.0 (1)
Experience two of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders in one day with this combo tour. See for whales in Faxaflói bay during the day and cruise into the same bay at night to catc…
from €173 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Whales are wild animals. Treat a rebooking policy as useful protection, not a sighting guarantee. Weather and road conditions can change the order or remove a stop, so keep the return evening flexible and read the operator’s latest pickup details before paying.
Good to know
Whale watching and city tours start in Reykjavík. Golden Circle, South Coast, glacier and geothermal trips use the capital as their pickup base but spend most of the day outside it.
Golden Circle tours commonly fill 7–9 hours; South Coast itineraries often take 10–12 hours. Exact duration and pickup time are shown on each booking page.
No. Darkness, clear sky and solar activity all matter. Many operators offer another attempt after an unsuccessful departure, but you should verify the policy.
Most leave the Old Harbour in central Reykjavík for Faxaflói Bay. Sea conditions can change or cancel a sailing.
No glacier lies in the city, and the famous Reynisfjara surf beach is on the South Coast. Both require a substantial road trip.
Not for the compact centre or an organised pickup tour. A car offers flexibility outside Reykjavík, but winter roads and fast-changing weather require current road checks.
Reykjavík tours from €72 · available today
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