Iceland · WALKING TOURS
Old harbour, parliament, the sagas and the crash of 2008 — most of it happens within a mile of Hallgrímskirkja. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on which run in winter and which end at a table.
Taste Icelandic classics, street food, and local stories on a three-hour Reykjavik walking tour with a small group of up to 14.
“This was a light hearted experience! I do recommend you skip breakfast cos the amount of food that you will be eating it is a MUST that you savour each moment! Lenny was very knowledgeable on the history and gave wonderful tidbits as well!”
Review of CityWalk’s Reykjavik small-group tour, covering sights, guides, value, weather tips, route, and who should book.
“Our tour guide Asta was wonderful and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Icelandic history and the tour was just the right amount of time”
Taste Icelandic lamb, seafood, desserts, and fermented shark on a three-hour Reykjavik food walk with a local English-speaking guide.
“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 have asked for and really made the tour exceptional! My personal favorite was the wasabi lamb and “happy marriage cake” and my husband enjoyed the fish tacos! Such an amazing experience, come hungry! Thanks Mírmir for an amazing experience!”
Review of Reykjavik’s Walk with a Viking, a two-hour small-group tour covering landmarks, history, folklore, food tips, and city views.
“The guide was prompt and every inch the Viking. Very informative and walked at an easy pace with frequent stops.”
Explore Reykjavík’s oldest streets, cemeteries, elves, trolls, ghosts, and monsters on this lively 90-minute folklore walking tour.
“About 90 minutes or so, this tour takes you through some spots of Reykjavik that are probably off the beaten path. Great stories too!”
Walk Vatnajökull from Hali with crampons, a local guide, and a 4x4 ride. See blue ice, glacier crevices, and quiet Jökulsárlón scenery.
“Great time,very good tour and guide,but a little bit expensive!!!!! I would like more things on the glacier!!!”
Review of Reykjavik’s 3-hour small-group walking tour, with street art, landmarks, Icelandic snacks, history, and practical tips.
“A great experience and an enjoyable time. A very knowledgeable guide not only in terms of the history and the entertaining facts, but also about necessities like grocery shopping and restaurants worth their fare. You won't get a work out. There are quite a bit of grade changes during the walk and our walk exceeded the three hours. The tours are small so there's plenty of room to ask questions and engage with a guide. It was well worth the price, time, and effort.”
Review of Reykjavik’s Funky History Walking Tour, a funny, story-led 2.5-hour introduction to Iceland with local guide Lalli.
“A fabulous and fascinating introduction to the city. Great information and itinerary, Highly recommend!!”
Explore Reykjavík on a 2.5-hour small-group walk with a local guide, from Hallgrímskirkja and Harpa to Parliament and Tjörnin.
“Excellent walking tour and guide! Perfectly paced, informative and entertaining.”
Review of Reykjavik’s 2-hour Viking walking tour, with Harpa, Tjornin Pond, Hallgrímskirkja, local tips, price, and practical advice.
“We thoroughly enjoyed Einar’s company and commentary, learning about the history of Iceland and seeing some of the original buildings. It helped us to understand the local culture and to appreciate more our time here. On a personal note, Einar was charming, witty and very knowledgeable and even brought a hymn to life for us!! I am more than happy in recommending Einar for a walking tour to bring Reykjavik to life for a visitor.”
Hear Icelandic tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, magic, and monsters on a 1.5-hour folklore walk through central Reykjavik.
“Stefan was the guide. Great stories and always funny.ny.”
Review of Glacier Trips’ 5-hour ice cave and glacier walk near Jökulsárlón, with small groups, crampons, blue ice, pricing, and practical tips.
“My family of five (two adults, three teenagers) loved our glacier tour and ice cave hike with Stefen. This is the excursion that I did the most research for on our trip to Iceland. All of the options can feel overwhelming - but I chose it specifically because it was a small group tour and it was meet-on-location. After seeing the massive group tours lined up all around us, I knew I'd picked the perfect option for our family. There were only 9 of us and we were able to really enjoy and experience the glacier and cave closely without dealing with a huge crowd. Stefen is very knowledgeable, funny,…”
Walk Falljökull glacier with a guide, crampons, and a 4x4 transfer in Vatnajökull National Park, with beginner-friendly ice hiking.
“Amazing! Very educational and just the right length of tour for us. Our guide was the best.”
Explore Reykjavík through local cats, Icelandic folklore, city history, and a cozy cat café on this intimate two-hour walking tour.
“Einar was a great tour guide! He showed us all of the popular spots that the cats hang out at & we even saw a few of the popular local kitties! We loved his stories as well. The cat cafe was also very cute with some excellent pastries and hot chocolate. Highly recommend for any cat lover visiting Reykjavik :)”
Taste Reykjavik from harbor soup to fermented shark on a private three-hour food walk with local history, markets, and Icelandic specialties.
“Our guide, Gardar, was knowledgeable, personable, and showed us a taste of local food, that we would not have otherwise sampled. Our favorites were the smoked lamb tartar and the crowberry jam! He also gave us useful tips on local culture and museums to visit the next day. We recommend Gardar as he customizes the discussions to his clients interests, and gives us a peak of local Icelandic living.”
Pick a glacier, a harbour or a hot spring.
