The 8 Best Reykjavik Museums & Attractions

1.FlyOver Iceland Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,499 reviews · 35 min · from $45Our pick

At FlyOver Iceland in Reykjavik’s Grandi district, you’ll sit suspended before a giant spherical screen and glide over glaciers, fjords, waterfalls, and other Icelandic sights. A short pre-show covers Viking culture and Icelandic history, while wind, mist, scents, music, and motion make the eight-minute flight feel remarkably real. English and Icelandic hosts guide the experience.

“much better than I expected! smiled the whole ride”

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2.Perlan Museum Wonders of Iceland Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,575 reviews · from $48

Spend up to two hours exploring Perlan’s Wonders of Iceland, including a real indoor ice cave, interactive nature exhibits, a volcano show, and the Áróra northern lights film in an 8K planetarium. Finish on the observation deck, with a café and revolving restaurant available on site.

“Great museum with lots of interactive things! Stunning views from floor 4 and 5. Rotating floor of restaurant was a lovely touch and a complete surprise took us 20 mins to realise we were gently turning.”

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3.Perlan – Wonders of Iceland Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Explore Perlan’s Wonders of Iceland in Reykjavik with entry to the ice cave, volcano exhibits, Áróra Northern Lights Planetarium Show, and 360-degree observation deck. Plan on two to three hours, with café and restaurant breaks available on site. Pre-booking helps secure your preferred morning or evening visit.

“This was a fun thing to do on a rainy day! They have a coffee shop, bar and food and a small gift shop.”

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4.FlyOver Iceland Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,467 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

FlyOver Iceland is a 30-minute attraction in Reykjavík’s Grandi harbor district. A short pre-show covers Icelandic history before you take a moving-seat flight over glaciers, gorges, rivers, coastlines, and other striking scenery. The ride uses a 180-degree screen, wind, mist, music, and banking seats. Children must be at least 40 inches tall.

“The fight was smooth. There was good commentary there and back. Stopping off the experience the geysers in such a remote, special place was breathtaking.”

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5.Reykjavík City Card

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 964 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $40

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day Reykjavík City Card for free entry to major museums, city pools, the zoo, and unlimited city buses. Pick up the physical card at a listed museum, then visit places such as the National Museum, Settlement Exhibition, Maritime Museum, and Viðey Island. Discounts are also available at selected attractions.

“very easy to exchange the card and easy to use. just show to counter then can explore. the bad things is the operation hours too short so cant explore more”

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6.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Perlan Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 719 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Start at Harpa Concert Hall and use a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass to see Reykjavík at your own pace. Stop at Perlan for a timed visit to the Wonders of Iceland museum, including its real ice cave, volcano and earthquake displays, northern lights presentation, and observation deck. Audio commentary is available in eight languages.

“had a wonderful time....all the people were very helpful and full of knowledge.....an excellent time”

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7.Whales of Iceland Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 493 reviews · 1 day · from $34

At Whales of Iceland in Reykjavík, you’ll walk among life-size models of 23 whale species found in Icelandic waters. Use the audio guide in 17 languages, explore hands-on displays, and watch films in the Fin Whale Theatre, including Whale Wisdom narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

“An interesting visit about the giants of the Ocean. The museum give informations about lot of whales thanks to the panels and audioguide available in many languages. I loved this experience !”

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8.National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 432 reviews · 365 days · from $20Best value

Visit Reykjavík’s National Museum of Iceland and follow the country’s story from the Settlement Age to today. You’ll see about 2,000 objects, including a year 1000 figure of Thor, medieval church art, and Iceland’s first printed Bible. Your ticket includes temporary exhibitions, Wi-Fi, and an audio guide in 10 languages.

“Great opportunity to get to know a bit more about Iceland’s history.”

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