Iceland · WALKING TOURS
The city is small enough to cross in twenty minutes, which makes it excellent walking territory and a poor bus one. The 15 below cover the food routes, the sagas and the free-tipping tours, with group sizes and how long you are actually outside.
A 3-hour Reykjavik food walk with 8+ Icelandic bites, up to 14 people, plus landmarks like Harpa and Hallgrímskirkja.
“What a fabulous experience in a great place. Iceland is exceptional and when shown around by a lovely guide and experience the food and culture adds to a great afternoon.”
2-hour small-group Reykjavik walk with a local guide: Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa area, Old Harbour and City Hall, free warm indoor stops.
“It was really interesting & informative. Our guide, Martin, was a lot of fun. He has a wealth of knowledge about Icelandic history.”
Taste Reykjavik on a 3-hour guided foodie walk with 5 stops and 6 to 8 Icelandic tastings, plus local stories downtown.
“Ben was amazing! Awesome food and great stories and tips. Best way to start our trip.”
Small-group Reykjavik Viking-themed walk to Harpa and Hallgrímskirkja, plus local tips on food and shopping.
“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 a bit of a damper but Einar remained enthusiastic in showcasing the beautiful city of Reykjavik.”
A 90-minute walk through old Reykjavík myths, from year-900 graves to a famous ghost and monster stories by Tjörnin lake.
“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.”
A 2-hour Viking-themed walk in Reykjavik: Harpa, Harbar views, Pond birdlife, mythology stories, and a quick Icelandic taste for orientation.
“The information about everything we saw that was provided was very well told and interesting to learn. The pace of the tour was nice and the tour guide has a good sense of humor, very personable. He answered all our questions. Loved that it was a small group setting.”
Join a 3-hour Reykjavik walking tour with Luca, street art, top landmarks, and Icelandic snacks in a small English group.
“This was a fantastic tour that had it all. Locally guided, informative, fun and interesting. Would definitely recommend Luca to anyone who is new in town and wants to see the sights!”
A 2.5-hour Reykjavik walking tour with local storyteller Lalli, linking Vikings, Christianity, politics, and key sights in small groups.
“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.”
Walk Reykjavik with a local guide, see Harpa inside, Iceland’s parliament area, and colorful downtown streets in a small group.
“This was such a great tour. David was very engaging, knowledgeable and also conversational, even though it got a little cold and it was windy. We were still having a great time. I appreciate his ability to answer questions and to provide further insight of how to enjoy our time in Iceland.”
A 90-minute Reykjavik folklore walk with elfstone sightings, oldest graveyards, the Cathedral of Christ the King, and Icelandic magic.
“Einar was a fantastic and entertaining storyteller! You can tell he has a real passion for folklore. This is the perfect tour for anyone interested in ghosts, elves, and trolls. Don’t miss this tour.”
A 2-hour Reykjavik cat walking tour with folklore stops and a cozy cat cafe break, capped at six people and guided in English.
“This was such a delightful and unique tour! Our guide was full of funny anecdotes and clearly truly LOVED his job.”
3-hour private Reykjavik food walk with smoky lamb, hakarl, a flea market stop, and a final drink at Dass near Hallgrimskirkja.
“Stefan was great and made us feel welcome. He was very knowledgeable about history and the metal scene in Iceland. He was a great person to know”
Private 2-hour Reykjavik walk with pickup: Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, City Hall, Lake Tjörnin, hot dog stand, and English guidance.
“We had just one day in Reykjavik - this walking tour was perfect to give us a snapshot of the city. Jacob was great (a student studying for his advanced degree in history); being born and raised here had expansive knowledge of both the city and the country as a whole. A very knowledgeable and enjoyable experience, would highly recommend.”
Small-group Reykjavik food and beer walk with five tastings, craft beer, and landmark history in about three hours.
“Great host. Great historical overview of the city. Enjoyed tasting different foods and they were all delicious. We felt full stomach and heart!!”
Private Reykjavik walking tour with Viking stories, top sights, local food tips, and myths, ending at Hallgrímskirkja.
“Seeing and learning about old town Reykjavik. Stefan was a very good guide providing lots of local color.”
Every kind of day the city sends out, and the best of each.
