50-Minute Lava Show in Reykjavik

A live host shows the audience how real lava reacts and moves.
50-Minute Lava Show in Reykjavik
50-Minute Lava Show in Reykjavik
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50-Minute Lava Show in Reykjavik
50-Minute Lava Show in Reykjavik
50-Minute Lava Show in Reykjavik
50-Minute Lava Show in Reykjavik
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From: Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík, Ísland

When to book

Most travelers book about 4 days ahead. June is the cheapest month, from US$37 per person, and July and August are the busiest months.

Description

Summary

Tour starts
Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík, Ísland
Duration
55 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Available
All year
Minimum age
1 years old

When to book

Most travelers book about 4 days ahead. June is the cheapest month, from US$37 per person, and July and August are the busiest months.

3,789 reviews

Description

Watch real molten lava up close at this lava show in Reykjavik. It suits anyone who wants to see what happens in a volcanic eruption without the dangers of an active volcano.

The show is presented in English by a host who explains what you see and answers your questions.

Because you see the lava up close, guests seated on the ground floor get safety goggles to protect their eyes from the heat.

Iceland has about 32 active volcanic systems, and although the country has many lava fields, it isn't every day that you can see real lava flowing. At the lava show, you can see it safely in the city.

Besides the lava demonstration, you watch a short educational video about Iceland's volcanoes.

The show runs in two places in Iceland: Vik and Reykjavik.

The showroom seats up to 88 people on the ground floor. Private groups of up to 20 people watch from balcony seats on the upper floor, with access to a VIP area with a private bar, lounge, and restrooms.

After the show, you can add a 10-minute backstage tour, and you can visit the gift shop before you leave.

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Included

Safety goggles
Live host
Short educational video about Icelandic volcanoes
Feeling the heat from the lava

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Tips from travelers

  • Grab a cold beverage

    Purchase a cold drink at the lobby bar before entering the theater to stay refreshed in the warm room.

  • Map your route in advance

    Check local city transit schedules and walking paths early, because the venue is situated in the harbor area away from downtown.

  • Ask questions during the demonstration

    Speak up with questions while the handler manipulates the lava to learn details about mineral textures and cooling speeds.

  • Choose balcony seating for cooler air

    Sit on the upper tier if you are sensitive to high temperatures or want a broader perspective over the pouring trough.

  • Plan harbor parking ahead

    Locate public parking spots along the harbor streets ahead of time so you can walk inside before the introductory movie starts.

  • Ready your camera for pouring

    Keep your camera turned on as the glowing lava emerges so you catch the steam and color changes right as it flows.

Pick-up information

Starting time

This tour has flexible departure times. See the drop-down for all departures.

Starting location

Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík, Ísland. Please arrive at the pick-up point on time.

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What to bring

Electronic tickets for those who booked online
Camera or phone camera

Good to know

The demonstration takes place entirely indoors within an auditorium equipped with safety barriers and specialized ventilation. The intense thermal energy from the molten flow reaches the seating rows quickly, though staff ensure guests stay behind protective markers.

The presentation begins with a short screening explaining regional volcanic systems before the live magma pour begins. The venue features step-free pathways from the street and accessible restrooms off the lobby.

The show lasts 50 minutes.

You can take a city bus to Fiskislod.

The show always starts on time, so arrive at least 20 minutes early.

Keep your safety goggles on throughout the show.

If you booked online, show an electronic copy of your ticket at the counter.

The show is open to all ages, and infants aged 0 to 1 enter free and sit on a parent's lap.

The heat, sounds, and live presentation in English may overwhelm some young children, so families with infants are asked to choose seats near an exit.

For safety reasons, pregnant women and people with cardiovascular problems must sit at the back of the room.

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Price per person by month

Lowest prices: January, from about US$31.

US$31Lowest priceJan
US$56Average priceAcross the season
JunCheapest monthAverage US$52
MayMost expensiveAverage US$61
Jan
US$53US$31
Feb
US$56US$46
Mar
US$55US$42
Apr
US$56US$45
May
US$61US$54
Jun
US$52US$37
Jul
US$57US$43
Aug
US$53US$44
Sep
US$58US$46
Oct
US$55US$48
Nov
US$53US$45
Dec
US$57US$45
Lowest price per personAverage price per personTypical price range

Weather and cancellations

Rarely called off.

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Who books this tour

Who travels on this tour, where they come from and which days fill up first.

Who books

2.4travelers per booking on average
Couples50%
Groups of 3 or more17%
Solo travelers17%
Families with children16%

Couples make up the largest share of bookings, at 50%. Groups of 3 or more follow, at 17%.

Where travelers come from

United States43%from the United States
United StatesUnited States43%
JapanJapan9%
United KingdomUnited Kingdom7%
Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China7%
CanadaCanada6%
ChinaChina5%

The largest share of travelers, 43%, comes from the United States, followed by Japan and the United Kingdom.

Busiest days of the week

ThubusiestTue, Wed, Fri, Sunquietest
Mon
15%
Tue
13%
Wed
13%
Thu
19%
Fri
13%
Sat
14%
Sun
13%
Busiest daysQuietest days

Thursday is the busiest departure day. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday are the quietest.

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What travelers love

More than half of reviews mention the host.

  • Up-close views of molten rock
  • Entertaining and humorous commentary
  • Informative history of eruptions
  • Family-friendly presentation
  • Seeing lava change states

Most common complaint: Some travelers feel the ticket is expensive for a brief indoor presentation that includes a recorded video alongside the live demo. Expect the experience to split its running time between an educational background film and the live molten rock display.

1,624 reviews
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Jo Faber
10
Amazing!

Jo Faber

It was a good experience. The speaker did a good job explaining.

The staff was very understanding when I got lost trying to find the venue. They allowed me to attend a different showing.

AJ Dyer
10
Amazing!

AJ Dyer

The lava show was very cool and surprisingly educational! I never thought I'd be able to see a real-life lava flow!

Anne Cross & Eric Reuss
10
Amazing!

Anne Cross & Eric Reuss

If you are a geology nerd, or adjacent to loving geology, this is a MUST-see. The introductory video - with some of the history of Iceland, and some of the history of what the two continental plates are doing in the mid-Atlantic - is good, but the stellar part is the actual live demo of the magma. Iain was very patient (and funny!) with a group of four offspring-of-geologists sitting in the front row going, "Oh, do you see that thing!" and answering questions. His patter was genuinely entertaining. And when we told the family geologist about it, his reaction was twofold: 1: I wish I had one of those for my geology students and 2: I wish I could have seen that!

Add a trip to Omnom Chocolate right after for an excellent excursion.

Staci Crowther
10
Amazing!

Staci Crowther

Neat show. This is the second time we went. Ian was great.

Chow Wai Yin Christen
10
Amazing!

Chow Wai Yin Christen

This was a very interesting show with an up close look at the lava. The hostess was great and told us a lot about the history of eruptions and the chemistry of lava.

Rob Mckeague
10
Amazing!

Rob Mckeague

We didn’t know whether to do this or not from the mixed reviews, but totally recommend. Very informative host in a comfortable setting, learnt alot of the history and enjoyed our experience.

Pochu IP
10
Amazing!

Pochu IP

I would highly recommend this lava show before one goe onto any tour in Iceland. It let you to feel the heat, witness how lava flow and how it cools down at various stages. As a tourist, one could seldom able to experience it unless one has the luck to witness a real volcano eruption during his/her travel.

Claire Melanie Sharpe
10
Amazing!

Claire Melanie Sharpe

Fantastic guide, enthusiastic and keen to answer questions. He was very informative and engaging and it was amazing to feel the heat of the lava and watch it change states.

Rosi Andersen
10
Amazing!

Rosi Andersen

We enjoyed the show. I had vip entrance, I recommend it if you don't to feel the heat :) it was refreshing the cocktail and I love the piece of lava at the enda of the show with the vip ticket.

Kara Plummer
10
Amazing!

Kara Plummer

An excellent show. What a great way to experience lava up close. Ian, our host, was very entertaining and informative. Loved the show and would highly recommend.

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