The 6 Workshops & Classes in Iceland That Earn Their Price

1.Private Golden Circle tour in a premium class car.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $599Our pick

Review of a private Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik, with Kerid, Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir, Wi-Fi, and optional local stops.

“Great experience! Sergey kept us away from the crowds and provided lots of great information about the scheduled stops and Iceland in general. We never felt rushed. Suggested other sites of interest. Always willing to take a picture of us, answer questions, and provide additional information. Highly recommend!”

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2.The Wool Monster Workshop – make your own souvenir!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $91Best value

Make a wool monster in a private Iceland workshop near Reykjavik, a creative one-hour souvenir activity for families and curious visitors.

“Great fun for my wife and daughter. Such a unique experience and a super memory of Iceland. Highly recommended to all.”

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3.Borgarnes: Horseback Riding Tour with Prep Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $109

Ride Icelandic horses near Borgarnes with an indoor prep lesson, gentle trail, small groups, and a choice of private or regular tours.

“Es war ein tolles Erlebnis, auch für meine Familie, die gar keine Erfahrung mit Pferden hat. Es wurde sehr darauf geachtet, dass auch Anfänger Spaß an dem Ausritt hatten. Ich hatte den Eindruck, dass mein Pferd lahmte. Ich würde es toll finden, wenn darauf mehr geachtet würde, dass es den Pferden gesundheitlich gut geht. Nur als Hinweis, kein Bewertungskriterium.”

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4.Viking Knife–Making Workshop in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $404

Make a Viking-style knife in Reykjavik with an Icelandic craftsman, using natural materials, traditional techniques, and a hearty local lunch.

“I had such an enjoyable, educational and relaxing experience in the Viking Knife-Making Workshop. It will be a good-feeling memory of my travel to Iceland and a beautiful knife to take home. Our instructor Pali (sp?) was so patient, talenteRead more”

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5.Icelandic Cooking Class in Downtown Reykjavik with Musical Hosts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $314

Cook Icelandic food with Iris and Nonni in their Reykjavik home, shop for local produce, and share a private meal with drinks.

“My adult sons and I participated in this cooking experience. We had a wonderful time - shopping locally, helping with the food prep, and then enjoying a great and diverse meal. Iris was a perfect hostess. She even purchased fermented shark for us to try. That was an experience. Iris provided a very relaxed as well as educational experience for us. I would definitely recommend!”

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6.See & Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $4,718

Explore Iceland in nine days with private transport, seasonal adventures, Golden Circle sights, glaciers, waterfalls, and geothermal spas.

“Said with a glistening smile and in my best Charlie’s Angels tonality🤩”

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