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Westman Islands: Heimaey Private Walking Tour

By Your Friend In Reykjavik
Free cancellation available
Price is £87,608 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview
  • Immerse yourself in the history of Heimaey, the only inhabited island in the Westman Islands
  • Climb the Eldfell volcano and take in panoramic views of the island
  • Spot puffins along the cliffs in summer and learn about the island’s wildlife
  • Explore the rebuilt town centre and learn about the 1973 eruption
  • Enjoy a flexible, tailored experience with a private guide
Activity location
    • Eldfell Volcano
    • Vestmannaeyjar, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Herjólfur, Skildingarvegur, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland | Your private guide will meet you at Heimaey Harbour, close to the ferry terminal. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name. If you arrive by ferry, the meeting point is just a short walk from the dock.
    • Vestmannaeyjar, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland

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Westman Islands: Heimaey Private Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
£87,608.38 x 1 Adult£87,608.38

Total
Price is £87,608.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guide for the duration of the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert commentary on history, culture, and wildlife
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible, tailored experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & drinks (optional stops available)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from Heimaey (ferry or flight not included)

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Step into the living history of Heimaey, the only inhabited island in Iceland’s Westman Islands, where volcanic eruptions, the sea, and centuries of resilience shape every street and storey. On this private walking tour, a knowledgeable local guide will take you through the island’s iconic sites, from volcanic peaks to seabird cliffs, and through the rebuilt town centre that blends lava, culture, and daily life.

Climb Eldfell volcano, witness the bustling harbour, explore Herjólfsdalur Valley, and spot puffins along the cliffs in summer. Learn about the island’s fishing heritage, Viking legends, and the dramatic 1973 eruption that almost buried the town. This immersive tour is perfect for curious travellers eager to experience Heimaey’s unique natural and cultural landscape.

Location

Activity location
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    • Eldfell Volcano
    • Vestmannaeyjar, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Herjólfur, Skildingarvegur, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland | Your private guide will meet you at Heimaey Harbour, close to the ferry terminal. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name. If you arrive by ferry, the meeting point is just a short walk from the dock.
    • Vestmannaeyjar, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland