10 Shows in Iceland Worth The Daylight

1.LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

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

Feel the heat of real molten lava at Reykjavík’s Lava Show, with lively volcanic science, security goggles, and a premium upgrade.

“the lava show was amazing from our free drink(VIP tour) to the cool room to relax upstairs the atmosphere was brilliant the staff friendly and helpful, the tour itself was brilliant the lava was so fun to watch and our guide was so informative about what was happening and why. she also answered everyone's questions and made sure that she answered them in a way everyone even children could understand. This was my all time favourite tour of my entire week trip and is definitely worth the money to see.”

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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

See real molten lava flow in Reykjavik with an educational live show, Q&A, and optional premium lounge, balcony seats, and backstage access.

“The enhanced experience is worth the extra $$$$. You get additional info about the operation and get to see the crucible.”

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3.Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $54

See real molten lava flow, sizzle, and cool at Lava Show Vík, with volcano stories, safety glasses, Q&A, and a chance to touch lava.

“Entertaining and informative! Be prepared for HEAT - wear layers! Our whole family - teens and adults - enjoyed the show.”

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4.LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 974 reviews · 50 min · from $54

Watch real lava heat to 1,100°C in Vík, feel its radiant heat, and learn how Iceland’s volcanoes shaped the region in 50 minutes.

“We learned a lot about Vulcanos and the Guide Louis was professional and funny. We really enjoyed the Show! Thank you a lot.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $2,850

Review of Hidden Iceland’s private South Coast tour, with waterfalls, black sand, glacier views, Vik, and a real lava show.

“Einar was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. Excellent experiences! Saw waterfalls, volcanos and glaciers. All of Icelands beauty highly recommend.”

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6.7-Course Teppanyaki Tasting Menu with Fire Show

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

Review of Reykjavík’s 7-course teppanyaki dinner, with Icelandic lamb, langoustine, fire tricks, sake cocktail, price, tips, and practical details.

“This place was incredible!! Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing would highly recommend this to anyone looking to come to Iceland!!”

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7.Reykjavik Teppanyaki 7 Course Menu and Fire Show with Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Review of Reykjavik Teppanyaki’s seven-course Icelandic menu, fire cooking, sake cocktail, pricing, timing, food, and who should book.

“Dinner at Flame was pleasant, Chef Wilson was charming . He prepared a Hibachi dinner that was delicious and quite filling. The hostesses were friendly and very accommodating . I can not say I love every dish but overall I enjoyed my dinner.”

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8.Whale Watching in Faxaflói Bay & Live Lava Show

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

Pair a Reykjavik whale watch with a live lava show, practical tips, timing details, value advice, and what to expect in Faxaflói Bay.

“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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9.Vík Lava Show & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

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

See flowing lava in Vík, explore black sand shores, and visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss on an 11-hour South Coast tour.

“Lovely tour and one I can recommend at all times! Wonderful lava show and wonderful tour in general”

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10.Whale Watching & Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $153

Combine Iceland’s fiery Lava Show with whale watching in Faxaflói Bay, with warm overalls, heated seating, Wi-Fi, and flexible booking.

“This was an absolutely incredible activity for me and the children to do. We were all captivated by the lava, the film and the presenter. We managed to get front row but you can see from where ever you sit. The history of ísland is fascinating and seeing actual lava, how it forms and the colours was amazing. I would highly recommend.”

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