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The 15 Best Tours and Day Trips in Scandinavia

309 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat, a sledge or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Leaving Reykjavik and crossing the southern countryside
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Ride from Reykjavik to Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið on a 7 to 8.5-hour bus tour. Your English-speaking guide, such as Barbara, Andrea, or Eagle, adds Icelandic stories, geology, culture, and folklore. Choose an early departure if you want the best chance of visiting Kerið and avoiding the busiest crowds.

“Guiseppe was amazing, knowledgeable as a Geologist and explained the Geology information so clearly. Really careful bus driver. We got really good instructions throughout and all enjoyed ourselves other than one individual who was difficult and argumentative and almost led to the day being destroyed. Giussepe handled the situation professionally and well.”

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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - What you may actually see
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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

2.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11,161 reviews · from $73

Leave Reykjavik’s city lights on a four-hour evening bus tour led in English by guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Daniel, or Petra. Your driver follows the clearest forecast, stops in dark areas for photos, explains the science and stories behind the aurora, and offers a free retry if the sky stays empty.

“We didn’t see the aurora on the first try with guide Jessica although she was really great at explaining and taking care of us. Thankfully we used the free retry on the next day 18th April and the aurora was simply stunning !!”

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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Skógafoss: a powerful opening stop
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

3.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126

Spend 10 hours on Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and coach driver. You’ll see Skógafoss, walk toward Sólheimajökull, stop in Vík, visit Reynisfjara, and finish at Seljalandsfoss, where you may walk behind the falls if conditions allow. Guides such as Eva, Barbara, Andrea, and Sara add local stories along the way.

“I was lucky enough to have Barbara as our tour guide. It was a marvelous tour. Highly recommended. Barbara was very informative as usual and even made some recommendations for restaurants and bakeries that we must try in Iceland if we can. I think the company is lucky to have her.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - A warm pause at the Secret Lagoon
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

4.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle with an English-speaking guide, visiting Kerið, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. The 1.5-hour Secret Lagoon stop is the star: bring swimwear and rent a towel if needed. Guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Anna, and Daniel are praised for clear stories, humor, and good timekeeping.

“The Golden Circle day trip was excellent - the secret lagoon was fantastic! The guide Sunny was fun and informative and the driver was excellent. Can’t fault anything from the day!”

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Skógafoss, a waterfall you can enjoy from below or above
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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

5.Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,988 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Travel from Reykjavík in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with an English-speaking guide to Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss. Expect a full 10-hour day, optional walks, changing weather, a lunch stop at your own cost, and a maximum group of 19.

“Slavi was great, kept everyone engaged during the drive and shared good information, made it fun. Would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Þingvellir: where Iceland’s parliament and tectonic plates meet
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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

6.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,195 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Ride from Reykjavik into Iceland’s volcanic interior on a six-and-a-half-hour English-language tour. Visit Þingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss with a professional guide, WiFi, and selected pickup points. Guides such as Eric, Flosi, Leifur, and Albert have earned praise for clear stories and friendly service.

“Beautiful experience, fantastic tour guide, very well organised. In the winter months wrap up, the wind is biting! Definitely recommend”

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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk - Rainbow Street and the National Theatre bring Reykjavík to life
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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

7.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,076 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Start at Hallgrímskirkja and walk through Rainbow Street, past the National Theatre, Arnarhóll, Harpa, the Old Harbour, Parliament, and City Hall. Expect an English-speaking local guide, a maximum of 12 people, indoor pauses in cold weather, and an easy introduction to Reykjavík’s stories, layout, and daily life.

“It was really interesting & informative. Our guide, Martin, was a lot of fun. He has a wealth of knowledge about Icelandic history.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir, where Iceland’s story begins
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

8.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,351 reviews · from $243

Spend a full day with a live English-speaking guide at Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. The small minibus, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, crater admission, lagoon entry, and towel make this a practical first look at Iceland. Guides may include Elias, Christina, Filip, or Walter.

“Everything was great. Tour guide Elias was very friendly, talkative and he knows a lot of details, stories and facts about the country, culture and people. I recommend!”

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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat - Why Skjervøy matters for whale watching
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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

9.Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,217 reviews · from $195

Leave Tromsø for the herring-rich fjords near Skjervøy aboard Brim Explorer’s hybrid-electric catamaran. Your English-speaking guides, including crew members such as Bee, Adrian, Ivan, or Connor, explain the whales and Arctic coast as you travel. Expect heated lounges, panoramic windows, outdoor decks, onboard drinks, and a long but rewarding day at sea.

“Fantastic day out in the fjords looking for whales! We were really lucky with some great humpback sightings that were really close to our boat. The boat itself was super quiet, which was the main reason I chose Brim. The sailing out to where the whales were was very smooth with just one small rough patch for about 30 mins. The staff/guides on board were fantastic, I loved hearing all the information about the different whales we might see and it was great to hear their enthusiasm. I would definitely tour with them again if I make it back to Tromsø, this time hopefully to see some orcas!Read more”

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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour - What the six-hour evening feels like
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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

10.Aurora Borealis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,206 reviews · from $181

Join Arctic Breeze AS for a six-hour Aurora Borealis hunt from Tromsø. Guides such as Brynjar, Oscar, Mattia, and Andy use weather forecasts and local knowledge to find clearer skies, sometimes driving toward Finland. You get a thermal suit, hot drinks, tripod, camera help, portrait photos, and a central Tromsø drop-off.

“We got to see the northern lights for almost 2 hours non stop”

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Copenhagen: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option - Starting near Central Station, Tivoli, or the cruise port
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Copenhagen: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

11.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,122 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $35Best value

Use a 24 or 48-hour RED Sightseeing ticket to reach Copenhagen’s main sights, from Tivoli and Christiansborg to Amalienborg and the Little Mermaid. The optional blue Nettobådene canal cruise adds a one-hour water tour with live commentary, while bus audio is available in 10 languages. Use the app to track vehicles and find stops.

“Easy to get around and see the different neighborhoods. We ended up getting off a few times and saving other areas to bike to on another day. I’d definitely do just the 24hours if you are into walking/biking/taking local transportation since we ended up using those options to visit some of the areas on the tour. We purchased the 48hr ticket and did not use it on day two. It was nice to just get lost and hop on a Lime bike when we needed to head home.”

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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen - Christiansborg and the story of power
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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

12.Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,953 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Copenhagen’s central sights with a private English-speaking guide such as Paula, Fran, Jack, or Laura. Over about three hours, you’ll go from Rådhuspladsen along Strøget to Nyhavn and Amalienborg, with stops at Christiansborg, Marmorkirken, and more. The pace can suit your group, but palace interiors and food are not included.

“Learnt a lot from Paula, who is Spanish, about the Danish way of living while walking through the City.”

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Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic - Fjords, frozen water, and roadside views
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Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

13.Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,922 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112

Join a 4.5-hour bus tour from Tromsø to Sommarøy with English or Spanish guidance. Expect fjord viewpoints, island scenery, local food, coffee, and a beach tasting of salmon, cheeses, fruit, sweets, and cured meats. Guides such as Andreas, Cande, Joana, and Laura are known for lively storytelling. Bring swimwear and a towel for the optional Arctic dip.

“Andreas was a great tour guide and funny. Thankfully, he was able to keep everybody in check so there was stalling. The views were beautiful. The picnic was some cheese, salmon, crackers, fruit, two kinds of salami (one probably reindeer), hot chocolate, teas and marshmallows that you could roast over the fire. One suggestion for improvement is to have the small area around fire and seats cleared of ice at least. It was slippery so it felt a little dangerous with having the fire on. Other than that the trip was excellent and offered really beautiful sightings! Thank you.”

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings - Pickup, warm clothing, and the first hours on the road
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

14.Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,836 reviews · 8 hours · from $164

Spend up to 8 hours hunting the Aurora from Rovaniemi in a heated 2025 Ford Tourneo 4x4 van. With no more than eight people, a certified guide such as Matteo, Hugo, Aneeq, or Alexis, and professional DSLR photos included, you may cross into Sweden or Norway when clouds block the sky.

“Our guide Gabriel exceeded all our expectations. He put in incredible effort and truly made our day unforgettable. If you have the chance, definitely request Gabriel as your guide. We left Rovaniemi around 18:30 and even crossed the Swedish border while chasing clear skies. At one point we saw the Northern Lights and thought the tour was over — but Gabriel kept searching and found another spot where we were completely alone. What followed was an amazing aurora show. At first we were very unlucky, but later everything turned perfect. We were exhausted and assumed we would head back, yet Gabriel continued taking us to better locations. We finally arrived…”

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From Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour - The long ride west, with a useful Borgarnes break
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From Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

15.Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,457 reviews · 11 hours · from $143

Spend 11 hours touring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula from Reykjavik by bus, with an English-speaking guide such as Siggi, Alain, or Micah. Expect Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Arnarstapi, Búðakirkja, Ytri Tunga, fishing villages, volcanic peaks, and possible seal sightings. Wi-Fi is included, but bring food for the day.

“we had an amazing trip, our guide Omar was very helpful and nice, he even made some additional stops for photos and explaining Icelandic geology”

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