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Private Tours in Iceland

Have you been looking for a private tour guide in Reykjavik?

Our private Reykjavik walking tours are tailor-made to your needs – choose the start time, meeting point, and let us know the sights and experiences you don’t want to miss.

All our tours are crafted to be as entertaining as possible while offering great local insights into Icelandic history, folklore, and contemporary culture.

If you’re happy to explore Reykjavik as part of a group (though never larger than an intimate 12-person maximum), have a browse of our daily range of Reykjavik Walking Tours instead.

All of our guides are expert locals, most of whom graduated from the tour guide school in Iceland, so never feel you need to be shy! When you join any of our Reykjavik tours or private tour experiences you can ask us anything and everything.

Care, passion, and expertise go into all of our tours, and we sincerely believe they are some of the best walking tours you can do while visiting Iceland.

If you have any questions about our range of tours or private options, please get in touch .

Featured Private Tours in Iceland

Private Walk With a Viking Tour: Unforgettable Viking History Tours in Iceland

Private Walking Food Tour in Reykjavik

Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

Private Winter Tour of Reykjavik

Hulidsheimatur - Icelandic Folklore Tour

Prívat Huliðsheimaganga

Private Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

The Private Reykjavik CatWalk

Private reykjavik shopping & sightseeing walking tour.

Private Reykjavik Folklore & CatWalk

Private Bespoke Driving Day Tour

Private bespoke half day tour, private walk with a viking tour with food: unforgettable viking history tours in iceland.

Private 3-hour Driving Reykjavik Tour

Private Bespoke Golden Circle Tour

Private Northern Lights Hunting Tour

Private Bespoke Reykjanes Peninsula Tour

Private Bespoke South Coast Tour

Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour

Glacier Lagoon with Your Friend In Reykjavik

Private Bespoke Glacier Lagoon Tour

Private Viking Age Walking Tour

Private Reykjavik Art Walk Tour

Beautiful Street Art on a house in the Reykjavik City Center

Private Reykjavik Street Art Walking Tour

Rainbow Street and Hallgrimskirkja Church

Private Reykjavik LGBTQ City Walk

Hvalfjordur and Hvammsvik Geothermal Baths

Hvalfjordur & Hvammsvik Hot Springs

A hike and hvalfjordur & hvammsvik hot springs.

The Private Reykjavik Microbrewery & Distillery Tour

Private 5-hour driving reykjavik tour, private 4-hour driving reykjavik tour, private reykjavik city & architecture walking tour.

Private Icelandic Women Walking Tour

Private 3-Hour Airport Transfer & Tour

Private 6-Hour Airport Transfer & Tour

Reykjavik Meet & Greet

Private 7-hour airport transfer & tour, browse all of our private day tours in iceland.

Private Volcano Guided Hike Tour

Private snæfellsnes peninsula exploring.

Private Jökulsárlón & Black Diamond Beach Tour

Private Diamond Circle Classic Tour

Saga & Nature Private Tour

Private Landmannalaugar Super Jeep Tour

Private Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tour

8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour

Private Reykjanes Volcanic Area Tour

A human standing alone and admiring the Northern Lights

Private Northern Lights Tour

Private Reykjanes Lava Tour – From Airport to Hotel

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1. Reykjavik Helicopter Private Tour of Volcanoes

2. 3 hour Private Horse Riding Tour in Mosfellsdalur

3. 3 Hour Private Reykjavik Driving Tour

4. Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

5. Diamond Beach & Jökulsárlón Floating Glacier Guided Day Tour

6. Private Northern Light Tour in Iceland

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17. Private Reykjavik Folklore and Food Walking Tour

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25. Private Golden Circle Tour in Iceland With 5+ Attractions

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28. Private Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon tour

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Natalia did a great job!

"We thoroughly enjoyed Natalia’s 3 hour walking tour from Hallgrimskirkja church, through town, to the port and into the beautiful symphony hall. Natalia cheerfully shared history, stories, and stats of the places we visited as well as Reykjavik and Iceland. She also gave us restaurant recommendations and tips for visiting attractions on our own. An unexpected surprise was the popular lamb hot dogs for lunch! "

Great local culture and food tour!

"Nataliia was very responsive to our needs including meeting a bit later than planned. She was enthusiastic, knowledgable, prepared and organized. She is passionate about tourism and Reykjavik. A walking tour is worthwhile with Natallia and with locals. Thank you Natallia! Beth "

A great 3 hours with a cool local

"We were a large group of people and had a great tour with Sebastian, he was very accommodating and friendly, made sure we had everything and shared his knowledge with us along the way. We got to some local places that were very nice to see. Very very nice tour with a very very nice guy."

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Private & personalized tours in reykjavik with a local.

When you hit the road and land in a new city like Reykjavik, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.

Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Reykjavik spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Reykjavik.

The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.

But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Reykjavik, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Reykjavik awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.

So, next time you're in Reykjavik, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Reykjavik. Get ready to explore like a local!

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We have crafted and tested to perfection our adventure private tours to Iceland’s most spectacular places, winter, summer, spring or fall. You’ll be in a good company with the local experts. Check out some of our sample programmes or have us create your own unique Iceland tour.

Volcanoes and Glaciers

Glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls and the black sand beaches

The Family Adventure Tour

Adventure activities and magical landscapes

From Islands to the Highlands

Westman Islands and the colorful Highlands

The great West

The road less travelled

The Grand Tour

Iceland in a nutshell

Northern Lights Luxury Tour

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Sand hotel Reykjavik Center

New, stylish design hotel with tasteful and comfortable rooms

Hotel Sigló Siglufjördur

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Skálakot Manor House South Coast

A wonderful lodge, restaurant & horse farm

The Retreat At The Blue Lagoon

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Waterfalls, hot springs and tectonic fissures

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Magical coastal landscape

The South Coast

Waterfalls, glaciers and black sand beaches

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