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Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

4.9(3,599)Reykjavik1 hour
VIATOR4.8(827)TRIPADVISOR4.9(2,772)

Description

The only live LAVA SHOW in the world! A unique experience where you can safely get up close to real molten lava in a controlled environment. A top-rated attraction that has received multiple awards and recognitions for innovation and education. Truly a one-of-a-kind experience that is unlike anything else. Come feel the heat! Two options: - Classic Experience - Premium Experience (ages 13+)

Tour Options

The Classic Experience
  • Duration: 50 minutes: A ~10 min intro by the lava host, a dramatic, educational video, and then the lava flows into the showroom. Q&A at the end.
Lava Show: Premium Experience
  • Access to the Premium Lounge: Enjoy the luxurious VIP lounge on the second floor, specifically designed to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. Behind the Scenes Video: Exclusive behind the scenes video after the classic experience is over that explains how the lava-melting process works. Premium Balcony Seats (hot!): More comfortable balcony seats on the 2nd floor with unhindered balcony view over the lava flow. These seats are extra hot! Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes A drink of choice upon arrival: As part of the Premium Experience you get a welcome drink of your choice from the lounge bar A giftwrapped piece of lava: A unique and beautiful piece of black shiny lava (tachylite) from the show, giftwrapped in a velvet pouch including a tag.

Itinerary

Admission included

Experience the only live LAVA SHOW in the world! We recreate a volcano eruption by superheating real lava and pouring it into a showroom full of people. A one-of-a-kind experience!

Highlights

An educational video explaining Icelandic volcanism
A live lava host that will play with the lava and explain its behaviour
See, hear, smell, and feel the heat of real lava up close!
Safety glasses (only Classic Experience)
Entry/Admission - Lava Show in Reykjavik
Q&A session at the end of the show - we love visitors' questions
Explore our upgrade options (Plus & Premium) for more exclusive add-ons

What's included

Included
An educational video explaining Icelandic volcanism
A live lava host that will play with the lava and explain its behaviour
See, hear, smell, and feel the heat of real lava up close!
Safety glasses (only Classic Experience)
Entry/Admission - Lava Show in Reykjavik
Q&A session at the end of the show - we love visitors' questions
Explore our upgrade options (Plus & Premium) for more exclusive add-ons
Not included
Unique lava-inspired items from our gift store on site

Traveller Ratings

4.9
3,599 reviews
5
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280
3
52
2
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: she show starts on the dot so we recommend arriving 20 minutes early
  • Note: the show may not be suitable for the very youngest children (under 5)
  • Note: Premium Experience is on the 2nd floor - not wheelchair accessible
  • Note: Premium Experience is for adults only (age 13 and above)
  • Note: it gets pretty hot in the showroom when the lava flows in (nice and toasty)

Reviews(3,599)

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lauravB8973FE
July 9, 2026
Great

Great experience for kids and adults alike!

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MichelleB567
July 8, 2026
Interesting and fun!

We weren’t sure about going to this, and wound up learning so much and loving it! It lasted about 45 minutes, and we gained a lot of knowledge That we referred back to during our entire visit. Adults and kids would enjoy this. Do it!

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JenniferC2877
July 8, 2026
Unique, enjoyable and educational

Unique and enjoyable. Staff were fantastic, very welcoming. Option for ear defenders and fidget toy for nervous kids, very accommodating. Every one attending was treated as an importable party of the experience, questions were taken and answered in a knowledgeable and easy to understand way, and kids to adults were treated equally. Highly recommend the experience.

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Cinda_E
July 8, 2026
Informative & Enjoyable Show

Informative and enjoyable show! I definitely recommend it! The gift shop and bar are nice also. I just wish the beautiful lava coasters would have been sold separately because the set of 4 was too expensive for me, and it would be fun enjoy some more creative volcanic-related cocktails!

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Vacation796680
July 8, 2026
Lava Show

Reykjavík Lava Show is worth the time and the slightly higher price for the second level seating due to the more comfortable temperature upstairs & the included drink.

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C9866GCpaulined
July 8, 2026
Great experience

Great experience ! Must do to feel the lava. Really Nice to do with kids too. Long explanations, you have time to ask your questions too, the guide is great.

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pirate0501
July 7, 2026
A Must Visit don’t miss it, it’s so worth it

The Lava show was a fantastic experience. Never anywhere else (unless to close to a real Volcano at the wrong time ) will I ever see molten lava so close up the heat from so little was intense and just watching it cool and change was amazing. Neil had a great way of description of what was going on and had the audience captivated. A MUST DO actuation when In Reykjavík

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Kristen O
July 7, 2026
So cool!

Such a cool and informative show. The lava was mesmerizing. Alma has a passion for volcanos and did a great job with the demonstration. She was also quite funny.

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Selena W
July 7, 2026
Lava talk & show

We found it very interesting and our guide was very knowledgeable without sounding boring

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DeRiz
July 6, 2026
Great Show - don’t miss it!

We did the standard show, not premium, and it was great. You can order a drink to bring in with you if desired. The heat from the lava being poured down the ramp is significant, so my husband was glad he had a cold beer handy. We sat in the front row right in the middle and it was great. Second row center is great too, but there isn’t really a bad seat - very well organized. It is educational with a great video first. Ian,the moderator, was knowledgeable and funny, who answered questions at the end. The lava is amazing to see how it reacts with glacier ice, how long it remains molten, and the crazy temperatures it reaches. Well worth the time and money!

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