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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Reykjavik

31 tours  ·  from $20

The old centre is twenty minutes end to end, which makes the guide the whole product. These 15 cover the sagas, the elves, the crash of 2008 and the food streets, priced by length with the free-tip walks marked.

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland - A walking route through central Reykjavik
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Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Start at Harpa Concert Hall and walk central Reykjavik with a guide and up to 13 others. Visit four to six eateries for eight or more tastings, from lamb and fish to fermented shark and rye bread ice cream, while hearing local stories and seeing Hallgrimskirkja.

“Lovely experience - a great diversity of restaurants that were thoroughly enjoyable and our guide, Mímir was exceptionally kind, knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. Highly recommended.”

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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk - Rainbow Street and the National Theatre
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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

2.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,076 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Spend about two hours walking central Reykjavik with a local English-speaking guide in a group capped at 12. See Hallgrímskirkja, Rainbow Street, Arnarhóll, Parliament, City Hall, and possibly Harpa while learning Icelandic history, politics, and local tips.

“Our guide was Ryan - he's was very informative, fun with a touch of good humour. We were guided to many local places of interest which we walked past the previous day with no understanding of the importance & history of such places of interest. Definitely to be recommended to help orientated yourself & make the most of your visit to a very special city.”

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Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings - Seafood, lamb, and the dishes worth repeating
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Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

3.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,645 reviews · 3 hours · from $142

Walk central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide and stop at five eateries for 6 to 8 tastings. Expect Icelandic lamb, seafood, a hot dog, sweets, drinks, and possibly fermented shark, plus stories about local food and city life from guides such as Thor, Ben, Bonnie, and Mírmir.

“The food selections were wonderful! My favorite was the first appetizer course and the seafood spot. Best food ever!! We also stopped at the hot dog place but I would have preferred getting something else at a different stop instead of a hot dog. The guide polled people and the people in my group wanted to stop there but I think another option would have been better. Most of the places were featured as an advertisement on the plane, Icelandair, and it was true, the very best food in Iceland. taste for yourself!”

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Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking - Aðalstræti and the city’s early beginnings
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Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

4.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,018 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Walk central Reykjavik with a local English-speaking guide in a group of up to 12. Hear Viking tales, folklore, city history, and local tips while visiting Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, the Old Harbour, Tjörnin, Parliament, and more. Guides may include Einar, Bo, Ester, Óli, or Magnús.

“The guide was prompt and every inch the Viking. Very informative and walked at an easy pace with frequent stops.”

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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland - Starting at Ingólfur Square
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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk central Reykjavík with guides such as Mathias, Bo, Stefán, and Dúi, hearing lively tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, monsters, and guardian spirits. The 90-minute route visits old cemeteries, Christ the King Cathedral, Tjörnin pond, City Hall, and Parliament Square.

“Mathias was hilarious. We really enjoyed the mix of stories and folklore while learning about locations in Reykjavik and Iceland overall. A motto of our group for the trip is definitely put a rock on it. Would definitely suggest this thrip to anyone wanting a fun alternative to a history walk but also still learn about Reykjavik.”

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Walking tour of Reykjavik city - Laugavegur, street art, and the modern city
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Walking tour of Reykjavik city

6.Walking tour of Reykjavik city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $51Best value

Walk nearly three miles through central Reykjavik with a guide such as Luca, visiting Arnarhóll, Laugavegur, Parliament, Hallgrímskirkja, Tjörnin, and the Einar Jónsson sculpture garden. Expect local history, street art, Icelandic snacks, restaurant tips, and a few uphill stretches.

“This tour gives a perfect overview of important places in Reykjavik along with useful history of the historical development of Iceland. The guide, Luca, was great. He paced the tour well, had deep knowledge of the city and country, and could answer a broad range of questions. Plus, he had a very nice sense of humor. I liked it that he limited his group to 10 people because that made it easy to hear him and easy to talk with and enjoy the other people on the tour.”

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Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller - Hallgrimskirkja begins the walk above Reykjavik
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Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik – With local storyteller

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about 2.5 hours walking downhill through central Reykjavik with local storyteller Lalli. Hear Viking sagas, Norse myths, political tales, and quirky Icelandic facts while visiting Hallgrimskirkja, Tjörnin Pond, City Hall, and Parliament. A classic Icelandic hot dog is included.

“A fabulous and fascinating introduction to the city. Great information and itinerary, Highly recommend!!”

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Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide - Skólavörðustígur and Laugavegur: Reykjavík in everyday colors
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Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

8.City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $51

Start at Hallgrímskirkja beside the Leifur Eiríksson statue, then walk downhill through Laugavegur, Tjörnin, Harpa, and the old center. Your English-speaking local guide may be Ási, Ryan, Erik, Martin, or another CityWalk guide, sharing history, humor, and useful food tips in a small group.

“great! Ási was absolutely awesome - we braved the snow and had an amazing time. he is so knowledgeable and we are so thankful he took us out despite the weather!”

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Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking - Starting at Ingólfur Square
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Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

9.Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 361 reviews · from $51

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide from Your Friend In Reykjavik. You’ll see Harpa, the harbor, Parliament, Tjornin, Laugavegur, and Hallgrimskirkja, while hearing Icelandic history, mythology, language tips, food advice, and local stories. Tours run in English, German, French, or Spanish.

“Esther was very informative and provided a really interesting tour. We were only on the tour with two other people which was really nice. Of course you will spend a lot of time outside so keep that in mind and wear more layers than you anticipate needing. We finished the tour in the concert hall which is a nice place to get a mulled wine or hot chocolate to warm up.”

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Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour - Meeting at Ingólfur Square
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Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour

10.Guided Folklore Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · from $51

Walk central Reykjavik with guides such as Einar, Stefan, Magnus, or Beau, hearing tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, Grýla, the 13 Yule Lads, sea monsters, and Icelandic magic. The route visits old graveyards, the Catholic Cathedral, an Elfstone, Lake Tjörnin, and Austurvöllur.

“Bo did a great job of telling us all the stories. Truth or fiction, it's up to you to decide. I definitely know now that we can't rule it out...”

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The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour - Tjörnin: a quiet pause by the pond
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The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

11.The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Walk central Reykjavík with guides such as Barði, Einar, Robyn, and Stefán, learning about local cats, Icelandic folklore, and city history. The relaxed two-hour route includes Tjörnin, Hallgrímskirkja, shop cats, and coffee or hot cocoa with an Icelandic pastry at Kattakaffihúsið.

“Some of the tour was spent fruitlessly searching for cats, but the cat cafe was a truly highlight. It was a bit too long of a tour but I'm glad I did it”

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Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik - The Lamb Hot Dog at Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
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Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

12.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Walk central Reykjavik with a private English-speaking guide such as Einar, Gardar, Ester, or Stefan. Expect shellfish soup, a lamb hot dog, supermarket snacks, market foods when open, Icelandic delicacies, and fermented shark with a drink.

“We had a great time trying the food and exploring Reykjavík with our wonderful guide Bardi. He was very nice and knowledgeable!!”

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Reykjavik City Walking Tour - Þingholt and the stories beneath the streets
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Reykjavik City Walking Tour

13.Reykjavik City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · from $53

Spend 2.5 hours walking central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide. See Hallgrímskirkja, Einar Jónsson’s sculptures, Tjörnin pond, City Hall, Alþingi, Harpa, and the Old Harbour while learning about Norse mythology, volcanic geology, and Icelandic life.

“We had Lalli as our guide, he was AMAZING! Really knew his information, while making us all feel happy and comfortable. Was able to answer any questions we had! He also had lots of historical pictures which was really helpful when trying to picture the stories and information. Would highly highly recommend. If I’m ever back I would definitely come again!”

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Reykjavik City Walking Tour - Þingholt and the stories beneath the streets
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Reykjavik City Walking Tour

14.Reykjavik City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $54

Spend about 2½ hours walking central Reykjavik with a guide and a maximum of 12 people. See Hallgrímskirkja, Þingholt, City Hall, Parliament, the cathedral, Harpa, and Sun Voyager while learning about Icelandic culture, volcanoes, Norse tales, food, and local life.

“The guide was very informative! He was from the DR. He was very engaged, knowledgeable and experienced. One issue was we are a bit slower in walking. He just would not wait for us and start talking before we met at the next sight! He crossed a street and didn't make sure the group was together before he began his lecture! Overall the experience was very good!”

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2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour - Harpa: Reykjavik’s glassy harbor showpiece
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2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour

15.2-Hour Reykjavik Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at your downtown hotel, hostel, restaurant, or museum and explore Reykjavik with a private English-speaking guide. See Harpa, Parliament, City Hall, Lake Tjornin, the famous hot dog stand, and more. Hallgrimskirkja can be added, though its ISK 1,500 admission costs extra.

“Very entertaining and informative. He really knows and loves Iceland. Also gave us great suggestions on what do do”

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