Reykjavik · WALKING TOURS
The city centre is small enough to cross in twenty minutes, which makes a guide worth more than a map here. These 15 cover the folklore walks, the Viking history and the food routes, priced by length and honest about the weather.
Walk Reykjavik with a local guide, tasting Icelandic fish, lamb, hot dogs, fermented shark, and rye bread ice cream in a small group.
“Good food,great introduction to Reykjavík.Hilda is a great guide that provides history and humor along with the local food with an elevated twist. I recommend the tour”
See Reykjavík on foot with CityWalk, from Hallgrímskirkja to the Old Harbour, with local stories, photo stops, and practical city tips.
“Was a good city tour and our tour guide was really jovial and knowledgeable as well. Always ready for an answer to all our questions.”
Taste Icelandic lamb, seafood, hot dogs, fermented shark, and cake while walking downtown Reykjavík with a local guide.
“The food tour was excellent. Our tour guide, Mirmir, was extremely knowledgeable and informative about the food, the area and local traditions and culture. Every dish was like eating a work of art. Fantastic.”
Review of Reykjavík Walking Tour: a two-hour small-group stroll through Viking history, city landmarks, local tips, and everyday Icelandic life.
“Very informative and entertaining! Our guide even sang to us at the Music Hall. What a treat!! Gave us places to go back and visit the next day.”
Hear Icelandic tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, and monsters while walking Reykjavik’s oldest streets, cemeteries, lake, and Parliament square.
“Excellent tour! It was the perfect introduction to Reykjavik, between the sites on the walk and the history included. Mathias was a fabulous storyteller and guide. Highly recommended.”
Walk Vatnajökull from Hali with crampons, an expert guide, and a bumpy super-jeep ride to quiet blue ice near Jökulsárlón.
“It did not satisfied my expectations. The guide made us feel like she was in a hurry to get it over with.”
Explore Reykjavik on foot with Luca, tasting Icelandic snacks while seeing street art, Hallgrimskirkja, Parliament, and Tjornin.
“Luca, our walking tour guide, was excellent. Knowledgeable. We learned a lot and he made it fun. We also received a lot tips on what to do (and where to eat). We even got local snacks😀. I recommend this tour to any Iceland first timers. Take the tour early in your trip so that you receive information on how to best spend your days here. This was a highlight for us, it put us in a good vacation mood.”
Explore Reykjavik with storyteller Lalli on a funny, thoughtful walk from Hallgrimskirkja to Parliament, with Icelandic history and local tips.
“Really enjoyed this! Toured Reykjavik's sites whilst being told a great story about Iceland through the ages. Learning about Icelandic history was fun! Lalli has personality and clearly know his history and enjoys his job.”
Explore Reykjavík on a 2.5-hour small-group walk, from Hallgrímskirkja to Harpa, Parliament, Tjörnin, and colorful local streets.
“The guide was really good, very well use of the time. Highly recommended.”
Walk Reykjavik with a Viking guide, from Harpa and Tjornin to Hallgrimskirkja, while learning local stories, food tips, and Icelandic phrases.
“I absolutely loved this tour. It was perfect for getting to know the history of the city and see all the highlights. Our guide was incredible. Thank you for a great tour!!”
Explore Reykjavik through elves, trolls, ghosts, graveyards, magic, and lively Icelandic storytelling on this 90-minute city walk.
“Stefan was the guide. Great stories and always funny.ny.”
Walk through blue ice caves and across Vatnajökull with a small group, expert guide, crampons, and time to explore at Jökulsárlón.
“I had an incredible experience on the Ice Cave and Glacier excursion! Our guide, Stefan, was absolutely amazing knowledgeable, patient, and so passionate about what he does. He made the entire adventure both educational and fun, explaining the history of the glacier and how the ice caves form, all while making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable on the ice. The scenery was breathtaking, walking through the blue ice and seeing the layers up close was something I’ll never forget. Stefan also gave us plenty of time for photos and made sure we got the best views. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience,…”
Walk Falljökull glacier on an easy guided tour with crampons, a 4x4 transfer, icefalls, and sweeping Vatnajökull views.
“The guide was really imformative and attentive and kept his pace according to the group. The walk was nice and very very doable even for the most physically unprepared people! So we visited a glacier without having to die from exhaustion like in other tours 🙈”
Walk Reykjavík with a local guide, meet famous shop cats, hear Icelandic folklore, and enjoy cocoa and kleina at a cozy cat café.
“This tour exceeded my expectations! Our guide, Stephen, was so knowledgeable - not just about the local cats, but about Reykjavik and Iceland in general. The cats are adorable and we learned way more than we expected about the city and its culture. Thank you for a great experience!”
Taste Icelandic specialties, from harbor shellfish soup to fermented shark, on a private three-hour food walk through central Reykjavik.
“Our guide was very personable and entertaining! He even sang us a song and shared a lot of local history. We had a taste of quintessential Icelandic food!”
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