Reykjavik

15 Best Reykjavik Walking Tours

Walking tours of Reykjavik, a city small enough to cover properly in two hours. Routes run from the Old Harbour up to Hallgrimskirkja and pass more street art than you expect. Guides tell elf stories with a straight face; half the fun is deciding if they believe them.

1.Reykjavik: 3-Hour Foodie Adventure Walking Tour

Journey through Reykjavik's culinary secrets on a 3-hour foodie adventure walking tour, uncovering unique flavors and experiences that will tantalize your taste buds.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Our guide, Haddy, was amazing and so knowledgeable. He answered everyone's questions with a smile. All of the food was amazing and I was truly stuffed by the time the tour was over! I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience some…”

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2.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk With a Viking

Join us on a Reykjavik walking tour and experience the city like a true Viking! Explore the sights, learn about Icelandic history, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

★ 4.5

“We started our Iceland vacation with a walking tour with our wonderful guide, Einar. He showed us all the local landmarks and gave us a brief history of the country. We were able to visit the homes of renowned artists and leaders. The weather was…”

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3.Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

Immerse yourself in Icelandic folklore on a Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour. Encounter elves, trolls, and ghosts as you explore the mystical side of Iceland's capital.

★ 4.5

“We had the most amazing guide from Iceland who took us on a great walk to see a rock where elves hide, and we heard so many spooky stories, learned about the culture, saw beautiful homes and buildings and a Catholic Church and then walked…”

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4.Sólheimajökull Glacier Small-Group Walking Tour – Vik

Join our small-group walking tour of Sólheimajökull Glacier in 2024! Explore the stunning landscape of Vik and witness the beauty of this magnificent glacier up close. Don't miss out!

★ 5.0

“This company was awesome and would definitely do another tour with them. Our guide, Edger was amazing. I would ask for him. He made the hike fun and was very knowable about the glacier.”

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5.Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

Discover Reykjavik with this engaging 2-hour walking tour featuring highlights, local secrets, and expert guides—perfect for first-timers and curious travelers.

★ 4.7

“This was a fantastic tour. Walking around allowed us to view the sights previously seen on our Hop on Hop off bus tour. Helgi was an awesome guide!”

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6.Walking Tour of Reykjavik City

Explore the beautiful city of Reykjavik on a walking tour. Discover its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Don't miss out on this memorable experience!

★ 5.0

“Our guide Luca was great. Very knowledgeable about Reykjavik and the history of Iceland. Works definitely recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about the city and get familiar with it quickly.”

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7.Funky History Walking Tour With Local Storyteller – With Hot Dog

Take a funky history walking tour with a local storyteller and enjoy a hot dog along the way. Explore the city's hidden gems and learn fascinating stories from the past!

★ 5.0

“A very interesting and funny tour with Lalli. Icelandic history is very interesting. I highly recommend the tour.”

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9.Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour

Discover Icelandic folklore on a lively 1.5-hour walking tour of Reykjavik, visiting historic sites and hearing legendary stories from engaging guides.

★ 4.7

“Stefani (or Stefan I? Forgot to ask which was the proper spelling) was a very knowledgeable guide who made sure to engage with everyone in the group. There were a variety of stories about Icelandic folklore which were interesting, and with Stefan's sound effects you…”

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10.The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

Join us on the Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour and explore the city with a furry friend by your side. Discover hidden gems and learn about Iceland's unique cat culture. Book your tour today!

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed hearing about Reykjavik cats, a little folklore, and visiting shop cats. We took the 11am tour, so most kitties were not out and about. I'd recommend a tour closer to dusk if you want to see more cats around! We ended up running…”

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11.Reykjavik City Walking Tour

Experience the charm of Reykjavik on a city walking tour. Discover the vibrant culture, architecture, and history of Iceland's capital city with a knowledgeable guide. Don't miss out!

★ 4.5

“Tomas was amazing! He was energetic and shared a lot of knowledge and history. It was a great way to start our trip and learn about the culture and history of Iceland.”

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12.Half-Day Sólheimajökull Ice-Climbing and Glacier-Walking Tour – Vik

Experience the thrill of ice climbing and glacier walking on a half-day tour of Sólheimajökull Glacier in Vik. Book your adventure for 2024 now!

★ 5.0

“This was so much fun!! Highly recommend doing this before the glacier melts and you can’t anymore. Although me and my friends had never gone ice pik climbing or glacier hiking, we felt super safe since our guide was very experienced and made sure we…”

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13.2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour

Discover the beauty of Reykjavik on a private walking tour. In just 2 hours, explore the city's landmarks and learn about its rich history from a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“Very entertaining and informative. He really knows and loves Iceland. Also gave us great suggestions on what do do”

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14.Reykjavik: Guided City Walking Tour

Trek through Reykjavik's enchanting streets on a guided city walking tour to uncover hidden gems and untold stories that will captivate your imagination.

★ 4.9

“Luca was great! I always make a point to take a walking tour in every new place I visit and this was great to learn about some history of Iceland and see some of the beautiful sites. Luca was a wealth of knowledge”

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15.Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour

Tantalize your taste buds on the Reykjavik Food Tour - Old Harbor Walking Tour, where a culinary journey through hidden gems awaits - ready to be discovered.

★ 5.0

“Had an awesome tour with our guide Sabrina. Been on many food tours in our travels and I have to say this exceeded all of them and that sentiment was felt by our entire group. Sabrina did an awesome job getting to know us and…”

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5.0Private Folklore Walking Tour – Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$172.55 4.5Imagine Peace Tower – in Memory of John Lennon Walking Tour on Videy Island2 hours (approx.)$120.00 5.0Private Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$187.24 4.5Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$75.70 5.0Reykjavík Walking Tour With Access to Private Club$189.11 5.0Reykjavik: Street Food Walking Tour3 hours$141 5.0Icelands Christmas Myths and Traditions – Reykjavík Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$42.72 4.7Reykjavik: Christmas Walking Tour with Icelandic Traditions2 hours$66 4.5Private Reykjavik City & Food Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$250.00 3.5Private Reykjavik City and Architecture Walking Tour$154.00 4.8Reykjavik: World War II Walking Tour Around the City Centre$40 5.0Private Icelandic Viking Age Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$227.12 4.0Private Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour$159.41 5.0Reykjavik Private City Walking Tour$365.80 5.0Reykjavik: Private Icelandic Viking Age Walking Tour$171 4.0Private Reykjavik Shopping & Sightseeing Walking Tour$159.41 3.5Reykjavik Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour$94.59 5.0Private Reykjavik City & Icelandic Architecture Walking Tour3 hours$355 5.0Reykjavik: The Icelandic Woman Private Walking Tour$155 5.0World War Two Walking Tour in Reykjavik$40.00 5.0Reykjavik: Private Folklore & Food Walking Tour3 hours$210 5.0Reykjavik Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide$389.37 5.0Private Reykjavik Street Art Walking Tour – The Instagram Tour$143.07 5.0Private Walking Tour With Food – Otto the Viking3 hours (approx.)$1,160.00