Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Reykjavik
The Volcano Express is one of the best things to do in Reykjavik. A cinematic volcano simulator inside the iconic Harpa Concert Hall. Strap in for an immersive indoor experience with dynamic motion seating, real heat effects, and stunning footage of Iceland's volcanic eruptions — as close as you'll ever get to an active eruption. In addition to the exciting 10-minute ride, every ticket includes a pre-show area: Live eruption footage, four volcanic short films, an interactive eruption map, a live earthquake monitor, and the Instacrater photo experience — adding about 30 minutes of discovery before the main show. Perfect for everyone visiting Iceland: Families, couples, friend groups, and solo travellers (ages 4+). Shows run every 15 minutes. Located on floor K2, Harpa Concert Hall, Austurbakki 2, central Reykjavík.
The Volcano Express is one of the best things to do in Reykjavik. A cinematic volcano simulator inside the iconic Harpa Concert Hall. Strap in for an immersive indoor experience with dynamic motion seating, real heat effects, and stunning footage of Iceland's volcanic eruptions — as close as you'll ever get to an active eruption. In addition to the exciting 10-minute ride, every ticket includes a pre-show area: Live eruption footage, four volcanic short films, an interactive eruption map, a live earthquake monitor, and the Instacrater photo experience — adding about 30 minutes of discovery before the main show. Perfect for everyone visiting Iceland: Families, couples, friend groups, and solo travellers (ages 4+). Shows run every 15 minutes. Located on floor K2, Harpa Concert Hall, Austurbakki 2, central Reykjavík.
Volcano Express Iceland Admission Ticket: Immersive Experience lasts about 15 min–45 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $33 per person for this Reykjavik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 39 participants.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 667 verified reviews; it is run by Volcano Express Iceland. Most-mentioned highlights: The ticket is valid for the Volcano Express show..
I actually thought it was a tourist trap at first, but no!!!! For me, I think it is a must for everyone to watch it, get a grasp why Iceland is the way it is, why it is expensive, because of how clean their energy is and how important is Iceland to the world
Brilliant show in an interactive cinema setting - so seats rising, jolting, heat, wind. Fantastic filming. Glad I did it at the end of my trip when I had visited lava fields and volcanos, so could really appreciate the landscape.
Great experience, informative and fun. It is an immersive ride with lots of information about volcanoes in Iceland . Good for all the family
Exceeded our expectations. Sit in the highest row. You will not forget!
Short but sweet and felt authentic.
Thank you so much for your review! 😊🌋 We're delighted you enjoyed Volcano Express and especially happy to hear that the experience felt authentic. Showcasing Iceland's incredible volcanic world through real eruption footage and immersive effects is a very important part of what we do. Thank you for visiting us at Harpa, and we hope to welcome you back for another volcanic adventure someday! ✨🔥 Warm regards, Volcano Express Team
What a hidden gem in the subbasement of Harpa! It was worthy of a US Universal park attraction. Seat belts on the chairs were absolutely necessary. I happened to hear about this from woman on the airplane. There are other "volcano" venues in the city, but this one is almost a secret. Well worth the time and cost.
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! 😊🌋 We absolutely love being called a hidden gem inside Harpa! It's wonderful to hear that Volcano Express surprised you and that you found the experience well worth both the time and cost. Being compared to an attraction at Universal is also an incredible compliment for our team! 🔥✨ We're especially glad that a recommendation on your flight led you to discover us. Now you're helping spread the word too — thank you for recommending Volcano Express to other Reykjavík visitors! Warm regards, Volcano Express Team
Meh, save your money. 9-minute video with a rumbling seat for $33, or $3.66/minute. Not worth.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🌋 We understand that the experience did not feel like good value for you. While the immersive flight itself lasts around 9–10 minutes, the ticket also includes our exhibition and pre-show, with the complete Volcano Express visit typically taking around 30 minutes. Our pricing is in Icelandic króna (ISK), and the experience combines real eruption footage with hydraulic motion seats, wind, heat, sound and other effects. We appreciate that value is personal, and thank you for giving Volcano Express a try. Warm regards, Volcano Express Team
Fun movie (15 minutes) and experience with moving chairs and air effects, but way too expensive!
Bedankt for sharing your feedback! 🌋 We're glad you enjoyed the film, moving seats and immersive effects. We understand that value for money can feel different for every guest. Just to clarify, the immersive flight itself lasts around 9–10 minutes, while the complete Volcano Express experience also includes our exhibition and pre-show, with the full visit typically taking around 30 minutes. Thank you for visiting us and sharing your perspective. Warm regards, Volcano Express Team
It was a beautiful experience viewing the beautiful city of Reykjavik, Iceland and learning how Iceland was formed. I am amazed the Icelandic people continue to live here with the volcano lava encroaching upon the land with each burst of volcano energy. Cost was 3990 Icelandic Kronos. 1 person left during the virtual presentation because he could not take the shaking and the virtual camera movement. .
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 😊🌋 We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful views of Reykjavík and learning more about how Iceland was formed and continues to be shaped by volcanic activity. It's wonderful to hear that the combination of real footage, movement and special effects made such an impression. The immersive flight is quite dynamic, so we completely understand that the motion may not suit everyone. Thank you for mentioning this, as it can be helpful for future visitors when deciding if the experience is right for them. We hope to welcome you back to Harpa someday! ✨ Warm regards, Volcano Express Team
This was a fun and educational experience. The show itself lasts about 10 minutes and is fully immersive with some really interesting footage of recent volcanic eruptions. It’s a fun way to pass some time while walking around the city.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊🌋 We're delighted you found Volcano Express both fun and educational. It's especially great to hear you enjoyed the immersive experience and the fascinating real footage of Iceland's recent volcanic eruptions. We're also happy that Volcano Express fitted nicely into your time exploring Reykjavík. Thank you for visiting us at Harpa, and we hope to welcome you back for another volcanic adventure someday! ✨🔥 Warm regards, Volcano Express Team
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