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

“I really enjoyed this walking tour, and even though Reykjavik is pretty easy to navigate and explore by yourself, the guide (Edda, I think) was lovely and shared lots of great history and quirky details.”

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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

“This was a fabulous tour and would highly recommend. Although, Iceland is not known for being a foodie haven, we learned so much about the culture of the area and enjoyed everything (except the fermented shark!). Mírmir (aka millimeter) was the best guide we could…”

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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

“Great to experience the history, culture and vibe that makes Rekjavik - great guide and fun small group tour - nice introduction to the capital of Iceland.”

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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 really enjoyed the guide and his stories and legends about ghosts, elves and trolls (and about rocks!!!!) The tour was the perfect length, and I would love to have continued this in a pub, hearing yet more stories!!!”

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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

“Polli gave us a great overview Of Reykjavík. He was also entertaining and his information didn’t feel rehearsed and old He talked about ancient Iceland, architecture, folklore and food. Plus more that I can’t remember. Amazing 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

“Our guide, Luc, was very engaging and knowledgeable. He also had many stories & anecdotes about Reykjavik which made the city seem alive. Highly recommended.”

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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

“This was great tour, Lali had great info and stories and knew Iceland’s history easily. He had large photos that helped explain. He was funny and pointed out many items along the way. The garden with sculptures he showed us beautiful along with other sculptures…”

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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

“Our tour guide was amazing and told the stories of Iceland’s folklore in an insightful and interactive way. He shared his own life experiences which helped enhance the tour. A must do in the city of Reykjavik.”

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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 landed at the airport, went to our hotel and dropped our bags to join this fun little tour of 6 people. Smaller groups are needed as we worked our way through the city to stop at cat locations in stores and around town. Very…”

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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

“We good fun. Bjarni was informative and answered all the random questions the kids had. Lovely food and got to visit lots of places”

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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

“Enjoyed hearing the history of the people and the buildings Great guides Nice to walk around the city”

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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

“Luca was an amazing tour guide - very knowledgeable and passionate about Icelandic history and culture, and he brought a great sense of humor. The tour covered the key highlights of the city and was a great way to spend a couple of hours on…”

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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

“Bardi was an excellent guide. Gunnar was training to be a feline focused guide and added so much to this tour, We enjoyed this small group and met everyone of the cat stars of Reykjavik . We were able to find these cats of our…”

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More Reykjavik Walking Tours

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