Reykjavik

15 Best Reykjavik Walking Tours

The walking tours of the world’s northernmost capital: sagas, elves taken half-seriously and a parliament older than most countries. Two hours covers the center and the character.

1.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

Discover Reykjavik in just 2 hours on this small-group walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, hidden stories, and local secrets with a knowledgeable guide.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Well worth the investment of money and time! Martin is a wonderful guide! Learned a lot! Toured on morning of January 13 - cold and windy, wear layers and your lopi.”

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2.Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

Explore Reykjavik’s culinary scene on this guided walking tour featuring 6-8 tastings across five local eateries. Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.9

“Stefan was our wonderful guide who kept us entertained during the whole tour and did a very commendable job. Great places and yummy food, definitely recommended.”

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

Discover Reykjavik's mythical side on this engaging 1.5-hour folklore walking tour, exploring elves, trolls, ghosts, and local legends with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“You will spend time on your feet with this tour, but you will learn a lot and see some beautiful parts of Reykjavik.”

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5.Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

Discover Reykjavik’s highlights on this engaging walking tour with a Viking, including iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and local stories—perfect for first-timers.

★ 4.7

“This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Reykjavik! Palli was an outstanding guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely funny. He brought the city’s Viking history and modern culture to life with great stories and insights we never would have discovered on…”

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6.Walking tour of Reykjavik city

Discover Reykjavik’s highlights on a small-group walking tour for just $49.70. Learn history, see street art, and taste local snacks with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“Luca was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. I appreciated the text message earlier in the morning to confirm our meeting place and time. Not sure exactly how far we walked, but I had 10,000 steps before we were done! Be ready to go! Loved…”

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7.Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik – With local storyteller

Discover Reykjavik's quirky side with a fun and insightful 2.5-hour walking tour led by a lively local storyteller, exploring landmarks and Icelandic lore.

★ 5.0

“Lalli was a great guide. He was super informative, very funny, and a very friendly guy. I would definitely recommend funky walking tour to anyone.”

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8.Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

Discover Reykjavik’s highlights with a small-group walking tour led by passionate local guides. See iconic landmarks, learn Icelandic culture, and enjoy authentic city vibes.

★ 4.8

“Tour is good. Very friendly guide who is very knowledgable with his craft. Very informative . Answers all questions asked as much as he can. I will definitely advise friends coming over to have this tour.”

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10.The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

Discover Reykjavik’s charm and local feline friends on this 2-hour small-group walking tour, combining Icelandic folklore, city sights, and cozy cat cafe moments.

★ 5.0

“We are cat lovers and just couldn't resist the campiness and pleasure of learning about Reykjavik thru the local cats. Einar led the tour for just the two of us, so it was so personal. Not only did we learn about Reykjavik, but we also…”

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11.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

Discover Reykjavik’s culinary scene on this private 3-hour walking tour. Sample local delicacies, learn about Icelandic culture, and explore the city’s best food spots.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Magness, shared the history of Iceland with us as we experience a sampling of traditional Icelandic food at each stop. Highly recommend this tour.”

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12.Reykjavik City Walking Tour

Explore Reykjavik’s highlights on a 2.5-hour small-group walking tour, visiting iconic landmarks, learning local stories, and enjoying personalized insights.

★ 4.5

“This was our first introduction to Rekyvik! Enthusiastic guide with extremely helpful information! I am glad I booked this tour!”

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13.2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour

Discover Reykjavik with a personalized 2-hour private walking tour, covering city highlights like Harpa, Hallgrimskirkja, and local stories—all at your pace.

★ 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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15.Reykjavik: Feline-Focused City Walking Tour

Discover Reykjavik’s feline charm on this 2-hour walking tour. Pet cats, learn Icelandic cat legends, visit a cozy cat café and see key city sights.

★ 4.8

“If you want to make a local (cat loving) friend in Reykjavík, this is the tour for you. This tour was a highlight of our time in the city! Our guide gave a comprehensive overview of the city’s history, local sites, and a hunt of…”

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More Reykjavik Walking Tours

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