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

“Out guide Martyn met us with good humour, which he maintained throughout, whilst giving everyone a close personal experience with a good balance of interest and historical fact. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough, and all over ready walking.”

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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

“I thought this tour had some good moments, and some moments that were really off topic (and a bit awkward). The tour guide was all over the place with information, less folklore and more personal narrative with some random history sprinkled in. The tour went…”

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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

“our tour guide Stefan/Iceland was so polite easygoing, engaging, knowledgeable the 2hour tour absolutely flew by, even though it never stopped raining.”

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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

“We absolutely loved our walking tour of Reykjavík! Our guide, Lucca, was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and full of energy. He made the entire experience both fun and memorable. A highlight was when he surprised us, when we stopped for a moment, with…”

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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

“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.”

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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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9.Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour

Discover Reykjavik’s folklore on this engaging walking tour, exploring elves, trolls, and legends with passionate guides for an authentic Icelandic experience.

★ 4.7

“This was a great tour, with lots of stories and legends told brilliantly by the guide. A most enjoyable 2 hours walking around Reykjavik, taking in the sights and hearing about its past.”

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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

“Had a great time! Bardi was a super fun guide! Friendly, knowledgeable and loves all things cats! We really enjoyed our time and tidbits of history and of course, meeting the cats of Reykjavik. Definitely recommend as a different spin on a city tour.”

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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 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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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

“Prepare for all weathers as it can change so quickly. Guide was wonderful and we came away feeling like we understood the Icelandic people.”

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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

“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…”

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14.Reykjavik: Guided City Walking Tour

Discover Reykjavik's main sights and hidden gems on this small-group walking tour. Enjoy local snacks, cultural stories, and authentic cityscapes for a true Icelandic experience.

★ 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: 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

“Stephen I. was a great tour guide — a native Icelander with lots of knowledge about Reykjavík and the cats who live there. Stopped at lots of scenic spots and got to pet at least 7 cats along the way! 🤩”

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More Reykjavik Walking Tours

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