7 Reykjavik Shows to Build an Evening Around

1.LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,360 reviews · 50 - 75 minutes · from $54Our pick

At Reykjavik’s Lava Show, a live English-speaking host explains Icelandic volcanoes before real molten lava flows into the room. Expect security goggles, intense heat, a short film, and a lively presentation by hosts such as Ian, Samantha, or Neil. Premium tickets add a drink, balcony seats, lounge access, a furnace-room visit, and a lava souvenir.

“good value for Icelandic prices. show was very interesting and full of information. Ian the guide was very friendly and interactive with the audience.”

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2.Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket – Optional Premium Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,278 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Watch real lava heated to about 1,100°C pour into a Reykjavik showroom while a live host explains eruptions, lava flow, and Icelandic geology. The 50 to 70 minute program includes a film and questions. Premium adds balcony seating, a drink, lounge access, a backstage look, and lava to take home.

“Very informative and amazing to see the lava flowing, my nephew who doesn’t read went straight out into Reykjavík and brought a book on lava and volcanoes as a result. Guide was engaging and funny and would definitely recommend, the bar is a worthy extra if you can upgrade”

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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 museum, the Áróra Northern Lights planetarium show, and the 360° observation deck. Walk through a real ice cave, watch volcanic displays, and allow two to three hours. No guide or transport is included.

“Really informative. The northern lights and volcano show was very relaxing. I’ve cave was cool, bigger than I thought. Nice views from the top floor. Except the food at the upstairs restaurant was very expensive ( then again most of Iceland was expensive)”

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4.Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Ride from Reykjavik in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide to Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik, Solheimajokull Glacier and Seljalandsfoss. The day also includes Iceland’s Lava Show, a guided glacier-valley walk, hotel pickup, and time for lunch in Vik.

“Our guide Einar was amazing!! Every stop was worth it! Even in the pouring rain we had fun...if its raining get the ponchos!I The smaller groups are definitely preferable!”

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5.Reykjavík: 7-Course Teppanyaki Tasting Menu with Fire Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 50 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $120

At Flame Restaurant and Bar, an English-speaking chef such as Wilson prepares seven courses of Icelandic beef, langoustine, salmon, lamb, and skyr at the grill. You get a sake cocktail, a close-up fire show, and a central Reykjavík setting near Höfði House and the sea.

“Great Teppanyaki experience. Beautifully cooked food with some tricks along the way.”

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6.Whale Watching in Faxaflói Bay & Live Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $154

Pair a three-hour whale-watching trip from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour with a 50-minute live lava demonstration. Watch for minke whales, humpbacks, dolphins, porpoises, and rare killer whales, then see red-hot lava handled safely at LAVA SHOW Reykjavik. English guidance is provided, with Joe praised as a strong guide.

“Both the whale watching and the lava show were excellent. It was not clear that the 2 events are separate and occur in different locations in Reykjavik. The customers have to provide their own transportation from one activity to the other.”

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7.From Reykjavík: Vík Lava Show & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 11 hours · from $202

Travel from Reykjavík to Vík for a controlled molten-lava show, free time by the black-sand beach, and visits to Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. English-speaking guides such as Beggi, Monika, and Addi have added local music, photo stops, and warm personal touches along the way.

“Monika was the best guidedriver, a wealth of information, including music that either fit the venue or gavw us a sense of the local music talent in Iceland. She was very thorough to ensure excellent communications and setting expectations. ✅ She also added a couple quick stops on our beautiful day in Iceland so that we could get the best pics and vistas. 👍”

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