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Iceland's classics.
The 9 most popular self-guided tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
South Coast Iceland day trip from Reykjavik with coach guide, touchscreen audio in 10 languages, waterfalls, glacier, black sand beach, and more.
“Black Sand Beach was by far the single most awe inspiring thing we had ever seen. Just the sheer power of Mother Nature was a thing to behold.”
Walk into Iceland’s geothermal world at Hellisheiði, with an audio tour and interactive exhibits on power generation and Carbfix.
“I found the tour, films and audio guide very interesting and informative. I very much enjoyed the experience, and feel I know a lot more now about geothermal energy! The reception staff were also pleasant and helpful.”
A cheap self-guided VoiceMap walk through Reykjavik landmarks, harbor views, and parliament, with offline audio and GPS cues for about 2 hours.
“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…”
A hands-free GPS audio drive of Iceland’s Golden Circle with offline maps, big stories, and flexible stops from Geysir to Reykjavik.
“despite the occasional wandering away from the path due to the app not updating in a timely manner, was an excellent tour, definitely will repeat in the future!”
Walk Ísafjörður with an audio GPS route connecting maritime history, quirky art stops, and architecture—offline, English, and great value.
“Very informative and interesting tour. It was nice to be able to pause at some points to walk inside some of the places and then pick back up at your own pace. Occasionally the GPS got a little wonky, but the app lets you start the audio manually at each point if needed. Great affordable…”
Self-guided Reykjavik scavenger hunt with GPS audio. Solve riddles by Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja, skip entry fees, start anytime.
“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.”
Reykjavik self-guided walking audio tour with offline audio, 30+ stories, flexible pace, and lifetime access for $19.99.
“The map is easy to follow and shares several interesting facts along each stop. Highly recommended!!”
Self-guided GPS audio drive around Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula with offline maps, 80+ stories, and flexible stops from lighthouses to waterfalls.
“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!”
Self-guided Reykjanes Peninsula drive with hands-free audio, volcanic stops, sea cliffs, Gunnuhver, and Blue Lagoon with separate booking.
“The tour was spot on with locations. Worked flawlessly! Commentary was interesting, curent and insightful. The route was easy to navigate. Tour is very doable in just over three hours. However, I could easily spend up to 6 hours with several of the side trips. FYI: Only one restroom (WC) towards the last stop.”
