Top Iceland Historical & Heritage Tours

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Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

Our Puffin and Waterfall Shore Excursion from Seyðisfjörður highlights both the wildlife and the natural beauty of this remote eastern region. Enjoy an up-close encounter …More

4.7 (189)

Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

Our Puffin and Waterfall Shore Excursion from Seyðisfjörður highlights both the wildlife and the natural beauty of this remote eastern region. Enjoy an up-close encounter...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (189)

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$231

Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour

Experience some of the best the North has to offer during winter time on our Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights tour. The evening starts with …More

Akureyri, Iceland

5.0 (5)

Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour

Experience some of the best the North has to offer during winter time on our Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights tour. The evening starts with...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$224

Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

Explore the Western part of Iceland. Enjoy a unique visit to the Sturlureykir horse farm. Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Deildartunguhver – the most powerful …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.9 (220)

Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

Explore the Western part of Iceland. Enjoy a unique visit to the Sturlureykir horse farm. Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Deildartunguhver – the most powerful...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (220)

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$229

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Guided Super-Jeep Tour and Snowmobiling

This tour allows visitors to get in touch with some of Iceland’s most famous and exciting natural phenomena, such as Þingvellir National Park, the highly …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.8 (275)

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Guided Super-Jeep Tour and Snowmobiling

This tour allows visitors to get in touch with some of Iceland’s most famous and exciting natural phenomena, such as Þingvellir National Park, the highly...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (275)

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$400

Come and enjoy with us in a 1 hour ATV tour around the Volcano in Vestmannaeyjar and experience the unique view the island and its …More

Heimaey Island, Iceland

5.0 (348)

Volcano ATV Tour

Come and enjoy with us in a 1 hour ATV tour around the Volcano in Vestmannaeyjar and experience the unique view the island and its...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (348)

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$140

The Golden Circle & Northern Lights Guided Combo tour

Experience the best of Iceland in a single day with our Golden Circle and Northern Lights tour. Begin by exploring the geological marvels of Thingvellir …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.8 (79)

The Golden Circle & Northern Lights Guided Combo tour

Experience the best of Iceland in a single day with our Golden Circle and Northern Lights tour. Begin by exploring the geological marvels of Thingvellir...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (79)

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$173

Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

Explore Vestmannaeyjar's famous duo: volcanoes and puffins. Known for its 1973 eruption and the world’s largest puffin colony, this island offers a unique adventure. Join …More

Heimaey Island, Iceland

5.0 (110)

Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

Explore Vestmannaeyjar's famous duo: volcanoes and puffins. Known for its 1973 eruption and the world’s largest puffin colony, this island offers a unique adventure. Join...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (110)

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$198

Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

Enjoy a beautiful scenic tour of Icelandic nature with your own driver and guide. See the historical location at Þingvellir the oldest founded congress in …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

Enjoy a beautiful scenic tour of Icelandic nature with your own driver and guide. See the historical location at Þingvellir the oldest founded congress in...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (27)

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$1,650

Popular, highly rated private tour around Reykjavik. Personal tour, customised according to your needs and interests. You choose the starting location, time and phase of …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

5.0 (127)

2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour

Popular, highly rated private tour around Reykjavik. Personal tour, customised according to your needs and interests. You choose the starting location, time and phase of...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (127)

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$445

Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots

Private Walk With a Viking - Reykjavik Walking Tour Our Reykjavik walking tour is your introduction to our country. It will help you get your …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.8 (89)

Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots

Private Walk With a Viking - Reykjavik Walking Tour Our Reykjavik walking tour is your introduction to our country. It will help you get your...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (89)

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$40

Imagine Peace Tower Tour on Viðey island | John Lennon tribute

Visit Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower, a tribute to John Lennon that symbolizes hope for peace around the world. The 1.5-hour evening excursion includes a …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.8 (34)

Imagine Peace Tower Tour on Viðey island | John Lennon tribute

Visit Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower, a tribute to John Lennon that symbolizes hope for peace around the world. The 1.5-hour evening excursion includes a...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (34)

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$140

Our guides are fully qualified and have extensive knowledge of the Lake Myvatn area. Not only will you learn about the history, landscape and present …More

Akureyri, Iceland

4.9 (66)

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

Our guides are fully qualified and have extensive knowledge of the Lake Myvatn area. Not only will you learn about the history, landscape and present...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (66)

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$209

Goðafoss Waterfall and Turf House Tour from Akureyri Port

Goðafoss Waterfall & Turf House tour is the perfect introductory tour to North Iceland. We start the tour in Akureyri in Eyjafjord and drive the …More

Akureyri, Iceland

5.0 (19)

Goðafoss Waterfall and Turf House Tour from Akureyri Port

Goðafoss Waterfall & Turf House tour is the perfect introductory tour to North Iceland. We start the tour in Akureyri in Eyjafjord and drive the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$137

Golden Circle Small Group from Reykjavik Port

The tour takes you to the most popular attractions in Icelandic nature. We visit Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area and Thingvellir National Park. At the …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.5 (17)

Golden Circle Small Group from Reykjavik Port

The tour takes you to the most popular attractions in Icelandic nature. We visit Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area and Thingvellir National Park. At the...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (17)

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$188

2-Day Crystal Ice Cave and South Coast Experience from Reykjavik

This 2-day ice cave tour will take you to all the main attractions of the south coast of Iceland. The highlight of the tour will …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.8 (28)

2-Day Crystal Ice Cave and South Coast Experience from Reykjavik

This 2-day ice cave tour will take you to all the main attractions of the south coast of Iceland. The highlight of the tour will...

2 days Free Cancellation

4.8 (28)

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$660

Private Golden Circle tour + Hidden Gems of Iceland

Unlike typical bus tours, this is a personalized experience in premium class vehicle. It’s a private tour designed for comfort, exclusivity, and flexibility, allowing you …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.9 (59)

Private Golden Circle tour + Hidden Gems of Iceland

Unlike typical bus tours, this is a personalized experience in premium class vehicle. It’s a private tour designed for comfort, exclusivity, and flexibility, allowing you...

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (59)

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$380

Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of Reykjavik's city center aboard electric tuk-tuks. Highlights include Reykjavik Harbor, a stop at Þúfa for a serene art installation …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Reykjavík Shared Tuk Tuk Tour

Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of Reykjavik's city center aboard electric tuk-tuks. Highlights include Reykjavik Harbor, a stop at Þúfa for a serene art installation...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (41)

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$55

The Reykjavik CatWalk Join us in Reykjavik for a Cattastic private Walking tour of downtown Reykjavik. This is a private City Walking Tour with a …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

5.0 (32)

Private Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

The Reykjavik CatWalk Join us in Reykjavik for a Cattastic private Walking tour of downtown Reykjavik. This is a private City Walking Tour with a...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (32)

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$85

Private Folklore Walking Tour - Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this mythical walk, you get the …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Private Folklore Walking Tour - Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this mythical walk, you get the...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (41)

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$40

Tailor-Made Golden Circle Tour – Private & Fully Customizable

Explore Iceland’s famous Golden Circle on a private tour just for you. See Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, Kerið crater, and Efstidalur dairy farm, …More

Reykjavik, Iceland

4.9 (25)

Tailor-Made Golden Circle Tour – Private & Fully Customizable

Explore Iceland’s famous Golden Circle on a private tour just for you. See Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, Kerið crater, and Efstidalur dairy farm,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (25)

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$1,495

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What are the best kid-friendly options for Iceland Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

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Iceland Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Iceland Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Iceland Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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