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title: Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 50
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 3918
duration_minutes: 50
duration_max_minutes: 70
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 26 (Lava Caves & Volcano Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/lava-show-reykjavik-admission-ticket-optional-premium-upgrade/
---

# Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

In our comparison: #4 of 26 in Lava Caves & Volcano Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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+)

## Before you book

- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 12 start times: between 10:00 and 21:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Age rule: Note: the show may not be suitable for the very…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €50 per person for the The Classic Experience option; other options up to €76
- Duration: 50m–1h 10m
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 3918 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Lava Show
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 12 start times between 10:00 and 21:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.86 from 3918 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3820 of 3918.

- 5 stars: 3514 (90%)
- 4 stars: 306 (8%)
- 3 stars: 62 (2%)
- 2 stars: 14 (0%)
- 1 star: 22 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classic Experience | €50 / person | English | 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 | €76 / person | English | 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. |

## What's 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

## Itinerary

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

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 12 start times between 10:00 and 21:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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 - yes, 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)

## Compared with other Lava Caves & Volcano Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 26** | €50 | 50 min–1h 10m | 4.86 (3918) | shared |
| [Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike: The Original Local Experience](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/fagradalsfjall-volcano-hike-the-original-local-experience/?format=md) | €153 | 4h | 4.97 (855) | shared |
| [Reykjanes Peninsula Private Day Tour - up to 9 passengers](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjanes-peninsula-private-day-tour-up-to-9-passengers/?format=md) | €18579 per group | 6h | 5.0 (84) | private |
| [2.5 HR Off-Road Tour Buggy Lava Field Adventure from Reykjavik](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-5-hr-off-road-tour-buggy-lava-field-adventure-from-reykjavik/?format=md) | €285 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (82) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 26 in Lava Caves & Volcano Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €507, median €175; typical length 5h 45m. 3 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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