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

“Wonderful overview of the city center. Appreciated that it included indoor stops as well to help warm up along the way.”

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3.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

Explore Reykjavik’s highlights on this 2-hour walking tour, combining Viking tales, iconic architecture, and local secrets in a small-group experience.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Bo was fabulous and struck the right balance between local knowledge and history, political humour, stories and legends. It was a very relaxing couple of hours at a leisurely pace and we left knowing more than we could have learnt had we wandered…”

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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

“Interesting ! Icelands stories are very interesting but based or gore ! Atmospheric tour with enthusiastic guide 😀”

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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 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

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

“Enjoyable and informative. The guide was excellent and took us to many places and had great information about sites, city and history.”

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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

“The tour was brilliant. Ryan was knowledgeable, informative and covered a lot during the tour. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend!”

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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

“Tour is a fun 1.5 hour walk through the city with several stops along the way. Our guide Mathias introduced us to some of the lore and stories which now inspires me to attempt the Icelandic Sagas that has been sitting on the shelf for…”

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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

“The cat tour was a lot of fun! The weather had been a little wet, so we didn’t get to meet all of the local cats (they were not in their usual spots, probably staying warm and dry somewhere else), but we still met quite…”

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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 “Gurdat” (Spelling may be wrong) arrived early and was very pleasant to talk with. He not only showed us several different delicious foods, but also gave us a wonderful lesson in Icelandic history on the way. He was patient and considerate with his…”

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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

“Excellent! I learned so much about Iceland, it was fun, fact filled & very interesting. The tour guide was brilliant- really engaging & great at his job. I highly recommend doing 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

“Thomas was an amazing guide! We loved the tour - best way to get an overview of the history of Iceland and the main attractions! Highly highly recommend it!”

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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

“I recently took a walking tour of Reykjavik with Luca, and it was fantastic. Luca’s deep knowledge of the city’s history and culture, along with his engaging storytelling, made the tour truly enjoyable. We visited major landmarks, as well as hidden gems like local cafes…”

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More Reykjavik Walking Tours

5.0Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour$123.00 5.0Private Folklore Walking Tour – Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$172.55 5.0Private Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$187.24 4.5Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$75.70 5.0Reykjavík Walking Tour$189.11 5.0Reykjavik: Street Food Walking Tour3 hours$141 4.7Reykjavik: Christmas Walking Tour with Icelandic Traditions2 hours$66 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 5.0Reykjavik: Private Icelandic Viking Age Walking Tour3 hours$407 4.0Private Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour$159.41 4.0Private Reykjavik Shopping & Sightseeing Walking Tour$159.41 5.0Private Reykjavik City & Food Walking Tour3.5 hours$411 5.0Private Reykjavik City & Icelandic Architecture Walking Tour3 hours$355 5.0Reykjavik: Private Folklore & Food Walking Tour3 hours$210 5.0Reykjavik: The Icelandic Woman Private Walking Tour3 hours$355 5.0World War Two Walking Tour in Reykjavik$40.00 5.0Private Reykjavik Folklore & Food Walking Tour3 hours$411 5.0Reykjavík: Private LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with a Local Guide3 hours$355 5.0Reykjavik Private Walking Tour2 hours$441 5.0Private Reykjavik Street Art Walking Tour – The Instagram Tour$143.07 5.0Reykjavik Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide$389.37 5.0The Icelandic Woman Walking Tour in Iceland$161.05 4.7Private Reykjavik Art Walking Tour4 hours$436