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As the sun sets, Reykjavik lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Reykjavik.

Destination

Reykjavik, Iceland

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Snack & 1 Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Hallgrimskirkja Church, next to the main entrance - Reykjavik to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Illuminated Highlights

   With daylight coming to an end, Reykjavik lights by the sunset and street lights. With a spotlight on its main highlights, check out how different Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa Concert Hall and more look from day to night offering another perspective of Reykjavik

4. Take it Easy

   As the sun sets, the tourist crowds take a break, and the city goes back to its local filled atmosphere. Take in the local hustle and bustle as you move from stop to stop in a relaxed manner - in the evening, Reykjavik it’s for you, and the locals

5. The Grand Finale

   For a night to remember, your local host has left a great stop ‘til last. Whether it is a panoramic view of Reykjavik with a sunset in the background or a stop at a lively local hotspot for a undefined, your tour will end on a high note!

6. Where the Locals Go

   Keep your night going after saying goodbye to your host - there’s plenty of fun things to do in Reykjavik at night! Your local host will share with you up to date recommendations of where to go, what to do, and where to grab a bite after hours

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nataliia)

26 February 2025

Nataliia was a great host- so knowledgeable about all aspects of Reykjavík. She was enthusiastic about Icelandic culture and personalised the tour to our needs. Would highly recommend. Our price value rating in no way reflects Nataliia - it’s just that everything in Iceland is so expensive!

April🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lalli)

23 February 2025

We were five women, 4 who had never been to Iceland. Lalli was just awesome. We enjoyed every story and history lesson he told us. He took us to some really beautiful and interesting places. We especially loved the sculpture garden. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Iceland and his story telling kept us captivated. We loved how he would throw in some humor to go along with the stories. I rate Lalli a 10 out of 10. I recommend Lalli highly. Lalli was amazing. We loved everything!

Bart🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Nataliia)

29 January 2025

We met Nataliia in front of the Hallgrímskirkja church. She was nice and enthusiastic and told us (in English) a lot about culture, history, buildings, food, etcetera. After a citywalk with a lot of information and about 8 different tastings (which are chosen in consulation), we said goodbye. It was an awesome experience and I can surely recommend this activitity. Great way to learn about Iceland/Reykjavik

Tom🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Nataliia)

28 January 2025

We were with a group of 5 friends, and we had a blast with Nataliia. She showed us around downtown Reykjavik and showed us some traditional dishes at nice spots. Nataliia is great

Willem🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Nataliia)

25 January 2025

We were looking for a food tour with unique local delicacies and we found it! We tasted delicious cod stew and soup with lamb. And Natalia also challenged us by offering to eat the local treat Hákarl, fermented shark. Quite an experience :) Together with the other tasting we had more than a full diner. Next to this we had a lovely strawl through town and Natalia told us all about local culture and the history of Iceland. Also she gave us great tips for the rest of our stay. Definitely recommended!Super enjoyable food tour

Thomas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nataliia)

19 January 2025

We had a wonderful walking food tour with Nataliia for 3 hours. All of the stops were delicious and brought us to places we would not have otherwise gone. Would highly recommend going with her if in Iceland!!Excellent Time in Reykjavik

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nataliia)

26 November 2024

Natalia did a great job. She is knowledgeable, fun, and energetic. We had a great time, tried many of the local foods, and also saw some of the highlights/attractions of Reykjavík. She was perfect for our group!Great Way to Spend an Afternoon!

Sandi

(About local Nataliia)

9 October 2024

We had a great tour with Nataliia while in Reykajvik! Not only did she introduce us to some special foods found in Iceland, she shared a bit of the culture of Iceland. We enjoyed our time and appreciate the items she shared with us! Nataliia also provided us with recommendations for restaurants in and around the city, as well as a wonderful one in the city of Vik! Great tour with Nataliia!

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nataliia)

1 October 2024

Nataliia did a fantastic job showing us the highlights of this beautiful city. She was very knowledgeable about all things Reykjavik and Iceland. Her enthusiasm for this area and travel in general helped make this a great experience. Highly recommend herGreat introduction to Reykjavik

Morty🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nataliia)

30 September 2024

Nataliia was perfect. She was friendly, knowledgeable about the city and its history, and helped us discover exciting places to eat. I highly recommend.Incredible Tour of Reykjavik!

Farooq🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nataliia)

30 September 2024

Wonderful guide. Highly recommended. Iceland tour

Susie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nataliia)

16 September 2024

Nataliia was not feeling well, and was kind enough to send a friend rather than expose us to her ailment. Our guide was Maria. She is delightful!! She met us at our hotel, which we greatly appreciate. She rearranged the path of the tour to start at our location! Her English is exquisite so we were able to understand all of the interesting historical stories, which she told very well. She introduced us to Iceland’s history with enthusiasm and humor. We felt well informed, and also felt that we truly got an experience with a “local” who made us appreciate the Icelandic people very much more. Everything we hoped to have on this tour, we had — even ending at a bakery with the best warm cinnamon rolls in the world! Thanks to Nataliia for caring about our health (we hope you feel better!). Thank you to Maria for caring about our experience and making it unforgettable!This is About Maria, Not Nataliia!

Ginny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nataliia)

16 September 2024

Maria,our guide, was so friendly and knew everything we wanted to know. She met us at our hotel and provided the very best time for us. We loved her stories and historical information. She is such a charming person. Natalia arranged Maria for us because Natalia got sick. We so appreciate the happy experience.Wonderful experience

Gisele🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nataliia)

11 September 2024

Our 83 yr old mom had a 9 hour layover in Iceland. Our mom is very well travelled and has been to well over 35+ countries but had never been to Iceland. So on her way from Canada to Norway we arranged a day trip with Nataliia. Our mom had an excellent day with Nataliia. She was very helpful, kind and knowledgeable. Thanks Nataliia we appreciated you taking on a single client.9 hour layover in Iceland

Suzanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisabete)

19 August 2024

Elisabete was attentive, knowledgeable, caring, and provided my mother with a fabulous experience. Highly recommend!Fabulous day tour of Reykjavik

Cathie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nataliia)

27 July 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Natalia. She provided us with lots of information about the history of Iceland, the significant landmarks of Reykjavik, and the significance of traditional foods. There were so many delicious foods on the menu and a few that challenged our pallets! Natalia was lots of fun and helped us to understand the history and significance of Icelandic dishes. I would highly recommend choosing Natalia’s tour.Fabulous Food Tour

Andrew S

(About local Sultan & Friends )

3 July 2024

Jun 2024 • Family We had a great experience and took nice pictures at the glacier lagoon. It’s a long trip but worth the time. On our way back, we also visited Dyrhólaey and Vik. Glacier Lagoon Day Trip

Sarah McDermott

(About local Sultan & Friends )

29 June 2024

Sultan was an amazing guide who took the time to help us find the lights, even though the chances of seeing them were slim. His enthusiasm never waned and we learned a lot from him. Thank you so much! Amazing Northern Lights Guide

Marina🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Lalli)

25 June 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Lilli. His communication and directions were very clear and he was prompt. We spend bout 3 hours exploring the city. It was a very interesting and entertaining experience. I highly recommend this tour.Excellent guide, great tour!

jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisabete)

15 June 2024

Elisabete provided us with the perfect day! She called the day before to confirm plans and was ready and waiting for us. We saw the entire Golden Circle and even had time for some extra stops along the way. The ride was comfortable, the conversation engaging and we felt cared for the entire day!Wonderful experience!!

Charlene Grace C

(About local Sultan & Friends )

13 June 2024

There’s no words to compare the stunning sceneries we’ve seen but we would never have this amazing and more private experience if we didn’t have Sultan as our guide. He’s simply the best! His priority is us (his clients) and he’s very thoughtful and always thinks ways so we can have the best time ever.. and we did! . We did the Golden Circle and the South Coast Tour and everything was just so convenient! He picks us up and drops us off from and to our accommodation every day. He knows when’s the best time to go to places when there’s not much people or tour buses around so we can have better photos. He even made an extra effort and took us to a place that is not part of the usual South Coast Tour and boy, the view there was breathtaking!! He even gave us Icelandic snacks and drinks to try… and I mean, which tour does that?? I can’t recommend Sultan enough. If you’re looking for a more private and wonderful experience in Iceland, book him NOW! Jan 2024- Family Best Experience !!!

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lalli)

5 June 2024

We took a private city tour and met our guide at our hotel. Lalli is a Reykjavík native and is very knowledgeable about his hometown’s history. He relays information in the form of a story complete with a cliffhanger. From the Vikings to the recent volcanic eruptions, he covered Iceland’s story. Thank you for youStoryteller

Jacalyn

(About local Sultan & Friends )

27 May 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Sultan. He fit us in fairly last minute due to weather conditions and did a great job finding the lights and taking pictures! So glad we found him. Great Tour with Sultan

Maria Teresa B

(About local Sultan & Friends )

17 May 2024

Just came from Iceland, and contact Sultan for my south Iceland tour. The best decision I ever made. he made our tour extraordinary!!! Not also cause was very helpful , but also stop in every place to see waterfalls, glacier We were very pleased from his work, also will recommenced for every friend that will go to Iceland to contact him, was my best decision. And the better thing , in private Sep 2023 : Friends Best Iceland Experience Ever

Yolanda S

(About local Sultan & Friends )

16 May 2024

Our Tour Guide Sultan was AMAZING! Our travel agent at godiplomat.com in Chicago, IL, originally arranged a private tour for the Southern Coast with Sultan for four of us. We were having such a great time that during the tour, we all decided to extend our Southern Coast Tour by adding the Golden Circle that Sultan was only too happy to accommodate, literally at the last minute. While my husband and I had previously toured Iceland in 2016 for 12 days, our friends had never been there. Sultan showed us sights we had seen before but also many others that only someone who lives there would know about. He was FANTASTIC! Sultan greeted us the previous day via WhatsApp in Reykjavik, Iceland, to make sure we knew where and when to meet him for the following day in his comfortable, new touring SUV that was impeccably clean. He had water and delicious snacks available that kept us satiated throughout the day tour that started at 9 AM and finished at 9 PM! One of our friends is an enthusiastic amateur photographer. He had brought two new cameras with all its high-tech lenses, hoping we would see puffins to photograph. Sultan did not disappoint him, who himself is a professional photographer! Sultan found waterfalls not visited on standard tours. If you're interested in arranging an Iceland tour, I promise, he won't disappoint you! July 2023 : Friends A Private Iceland Tour to Amaze You

Lanaa I

(About local Sultan & Friends )

12 May 2024

We went on a private tour with Sultan as our guide. We are a family of 5, with 3 kids (3,8,11). Sultan was AMAZING. He made us feel very relaxed, safe and happy. His vehicle was clean, comfortable and warm. We had WiFi and USB cables and chargers in the vehicle as well. We did not feel rushed and he was extremely patient with the kids. I would definitely recommend him for anyone with or without kids. We had enough toilet breaks and the trip was very enjoyable. He also took beautiful pictures of our family and we really appreciate this. His photography skills were amazing. Always a challenge to get good pictures, but he made it so effortless. We wish we could go on more tours with him. Definitely worth every penny. Fantastic Private Tour

Secretary S

(About local Sultan & Friends )

29 April 2024

Dec 2023 • Family We used Iceland Paradise Tours for our Golden Circle tour. Sultan is a very friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide and went out of his way to ensure we had the best time on our trip to Iceland. Very comfortable 7 seat car (there were only 4 of us). Sultan was always punctual and also he made extra/additional stops if we wanted and there were no time constraints at each location, which you don't get with a big tour group. We also did the South Coast/Diamond Beach Tour and used Sultan for airport transfers. Golden Circle

Travels By The Bay

(About local Sultan & Friends )

21 April 2024

My friends and I were fortunate to have gone on an Iceland South Coast tour with Sultan. He was patient and flexible with our itinerary. We saw amazing waterfalls, black sand beach, iceberg lagoon, and the Game of Thrones beach to cap off our day. In addition, he took amazing pictures of us. Thank you. Amazing Iceland South Coast Tour

KELLY H

(About local Sultan & Friends )

2 April 2024

Just returned home from a wonderful trip. With a group of 8, it was difficult to decide on renting cars or to book excursions/transfers with a company. Even though we are all experienced winter drivers, we felt the drivers would not be able to relax and enjoy the sights as much. After reading so many positive reviews from Iceland Paradise Tours , we took the chance on turning our trip over to Sultan Mahmoud. We gave him a few ideas and he turned it into a fantastic itinerary. It was a great mix of scheduled tours and free time. Day 1 included airport pick up and drop off to our accommodation. That evening was a successful Northern lights tour with professional photographs and hot chocolate and some Icelandic treats. He knew the spots to go for the best chance of seeing the lights. Having a smaller vehicle also allowed for easier access to remote viewing areas. And if we hadn’t seen them that first night we arrived, we would have kept trying every night of our trip. On the way back to Reykjavik, the lights started dancing again and Sultan immediately pulled over for us to have another view and photo opportunity. Within 20 mins of being dropped off at our apartment, Sultan had sent us all the pictures he had taken that evening. This was only day 1 and we were beyond happy with our choice to book with Iceland Paradise tours. Day 2 we did the Golden Circle tour including a stop at Laxnes Horse Farm for a 2 hour ride. Day 3 was a day of much needed rest and to explore Reykjavik on our own. Day 4 included the South Coast tour with a few special surprises for us. Day 5 we had our morning free and went to Hvammsvik Hot Springs in the late afternoon. Day 6 was return transfers to the airport. We had door to door service in a comfortable van with plenty of room for luggage on airport transfers or room to bring a change of clothing or rain pants to take on/off at certain stops. Sultan knew the history of each area we visited and also the expertise of knowing which order for the stops to avoid major crowds for better picture opportunities. We never felt rushed at any sight and really enjoyed Sultan’s commentary. We never felt bombarded with constant narration or that our space was being intruded. It was a great mix of having a private guide/driver and also our own space. And most importantly, knowing we could stop when needed for restroom breaks!! We had compared the options of booking all individual transfers/tours and for the small price difference we decided to go with something more personal and convenient. There was no stress of finding meeting points or bus transfer locations each day. We were met at the front door of our accommodation and we didn’t have to think any further. Just sit back relax and enjoy. I only needed a camera at every stop as our all inclusive price included all entry fees. No worrying about standing in line or pre-booking activities. Sultan took care of everything. I highly recommend him if you want a small tour all inclusive experience. All I had to do was book flights and our accommodation. Sultan took care of the rest. I only had to budget for meals and souvenirs. I highly recommend Sultan and Iceland Paradise Tours. Initial contact was by email and then further calls and texts on WhatsApp. I never waited long for a reply. Even on our free days Sultan reached out to check in or to give us suggestions or tell us about possible Northern lights sightings from the harbor. We had such an amazing stress-free trip, thanks to Sultan. Every day I said this was my favorite day until the next day came 🤣. Looking forward to returning to Iceland All Inclusive ! Stress free Trip

Malanie Partosa - Chernikovl

(About local Sultan & Friends )

1 April 2024

Apr 2023 • Couples For our 5th year wedding anniversary, we decided to book a 2-day private tour with Iceland Paradise Tours, and for two people who value excellent, personalized service and really hate crowds, it really made a big difference. Our guide, Sultan, who is also the owner of this company, was very professional, flexible, hardworking, and knowledgeable about Iceland. It was easy to coordinate and plan with him beforehand, and he gave a very fair price for a customized, private trip to the Southern Coast, with flexibility to also visit the Golden Circle as we wished. The vehicle he used for the trip, a Range Rover, was spacious enough for our needs and he had Wi-Fi in the car. It was also well-equipped to handle the changing climate of Iceland, including a sudden snow storm in spring! The service was quite exceptional. We gave him a rough idea of how we wanted our trip to go, and he accommodated all our requests and changes graciously. He was upfront and gave very practical advice about the sites we wanted to see—for example, whether it makes sense to go to a place or not, given the conditions. He also instinctively understood what we needed and adjusted accordingly—whether it was to talk, give us privacy, let us sleep, avoid a lot of tourists, take great photos, prioritize certain activities, etc. My husband normally cannot sleep in cars but he managed to do so in this trip—which is a testament to Sultan’s smooth driving. One can really see how much he genuinely loves Iceland, his home for the last 6 years. I had done a lot of research on the different tour packages in Iceland, but was pleasantly surprised to receive suggestions on places that were normally not included in the tours. He showed us places that he truly loved and felt that we would really enjoy. We also had very interesting conversations and we gained insights about the country and people. It was a real pleasure discovering Iceland with Iceland Paradise, and we highly recommend this company, and Sultan, to anyone who wants a customized/private tour with excellent service. Private/customized South Coast Tour

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(About local Nataliia)

20 March 2024

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 Great local culture and food tour!

Khizra C

(About local Sultan & Friends )

17 March 2024

Thank you so much Sultan the Guide for the South Coast trip. It was really a wonderful day spent with very professional and knowledgeable Guide. The whole trip worked well from beginning to end. We enjoyed a lot at different beautiful attractions. Thanks once again for making our trip memorable with your very professional photography. Highly recommended. Memorable Trip

Stacy Lecrours

(About local Sultan & Friends )

13 March 2024

My family booked a south coast tour with Sultan . It was a truly magnificent day! Sultan tailor made the tour to what we wanted to see while of course offering his professional opinion of where to go. We had such a fantastic day that we booked another tour with him for our last day in Iceland. We saw many beautiful sights, he found my dad’s barracks from when he was in the Navy in the 60’s and also brought us to a store in Keflavik that sold authentic Icelandic sweaters. Sultan takes pride in making your tour exactly what you want it to be and I would highly recommend this company! I only wish we had booked him for the Northern lights. He was already booked and his group saw the lights. We went with large bus group and although the conditions were good we did not see anything. Next time I will definitely make sure that I am with Iceland Paradise Tours! Bonus- he even takes group shots so everyone can be in the photos! Nostalgic Tour With Sultan

Yen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nataliia)

20 February 2024

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! Natalia did a great job!

Dave🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Elisabete)

27 June 2023

Our Host did not show up or answer our messages.Disappointing

Mi G

(About local Elisabete)

4 May 2023

MInha experiência com a Elizabeth foi incrível. Ela é uma excelente profissional e nos ajudou muito em nossa viagem e foi super prestativa. Amamos os passeios que fizemos com ela e recomendamos muito. My experience with Elizabeth was incredible. She is an excellent professional and helped us a lot on our trip and was super helpful. We loved the tours we took with her and highly recommend her.Aventura maravilhosa / wonderful adventure

Janice D

(About local Elisabete)

28 April 2023

Elisabete loves her country, and that passion shows in everything she says and does. Elisabete is so knowledgeable about the history and culture of Iceland that she made every place we visited come to life! Most importantly, Elisabete was always very tuned in to the people in our tour and went out of her way to ensure that each of us had the greatest experience possible. I can’t wait to return to the magical and amazing island of Iceland and have more adventures with Elisabete!Simply the Best!!

FioFio

(About local Elisabete)

1 April 2023

I had the best experience exploring iceland with Elisabette. She does knows things around iceland 🙂 she took care of the itineraries very well and accomodates everything you needs. You'll be in good hands with her... cant wait to go back and explore more.. four thumbs up!! 👍I would totally recommend her to my family and friends who would visit Iceland.Best experience in Iceland!

Nai

(About local Elisabete)

29 March 2023

Amazing day visiting amazing places (even if the weather wasn’t great)! Definitely an experience I would recommend!Great Experience (Despite the weather)

Lmsg

(About local Elisabete)

28 March 2023

Elisabete was most professional! I wanted to see some of off the beaten paths of Reykjavik and Iceland and Elisabete showed me some of this! How beautiful. Clean and able to change some planning. She is kind and also multilingual. I would be happy to use her services again if I go back. Thank you so much! 🥰Highly Recommended

Linda

(About local Elisabete)

22 March 2023

On or off the beaten track - you're in safe hands Travelling with Elisabeta is an absolute joy. Fun, knowledgeable, always up for an adventure. Had the best time. On or off the beaten track - you're in safe hands

Emily

(About local Elisabete)

17 March 2023

Iceland was a bucket list trip for me that I decided to take on my own. I was fortunate to go on a guided tour with a group of like-minded women, and we were blessed to have Elisabete as our guide! Not only is she knowledgeable about Iceland, the Icelandic people, food, and culture, but given the temperamental weather of the island, she was able to rearrange our tour days as needed. This was a wellness trip that included yoga and Elisabete’s guided meditation techniques. We were able to see and experience all of the glorious beauty, nature and history of Iceland and I truly thank Elisabete for her kindness, great history lessons and good humor! The best part was was experiencing the Auroras in our last night! The Beauty of Aurora