Best Reykjavik shore excursions
The top-rated independent excursion in Reykjavik is "Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour" (4.8★ from 12,940 reviews, from $116). The biggest saving against the ship is atv / buggy / jeep: $438 per person less than NCL. Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Ranked from real traveller ratings: each tour's star rating weighted by how many reviews it has, so a 4.9 with 3,000 reviews beats a 5.0 with 25. Only tours we matched to a tour type in Reykjavik are included.
Top-rated independent excursions
Best value against the ship
| Tour type | Line | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATV / buggy / jeep | NCL | $680 | $242 | $1,753 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | NCL | $542 | $138 | $1,616 |
| Flightseeing | NCL | $956 | $608 | $1,393 |
| Beach break / beach club | NCL | $365 | $202 | $653 |
Without a tour: near the pier
- Hallgrímskirkja: ~10 min by road (2.9 km).
Skarfabakki is about 4 km from the city centre. Most big Icelandic sights are long day trips, so check the tour length against your port time.
Questions
What is the best excursion in Reykjavik?
On ratings, "Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour" leads with 4.8 stars from 12,940 reviews. On value, atv / buggy / jeep saves the most against the ship ($438 per person).
What is the cheapest well-rated excursion in Reykjavik?
"Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide" from $49 per person (4.8★, 618 reviews).
What can you do in Reykjavik without booking an excursion?
Within about 20 minutes of the pier: Hallgrímskirkja (~10 min by road).