The 13 Best Walking Tours in Reykjavik

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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12.Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Join Your Friend in Reykjavik for a two-hour English walking tour through Christmas-lit downtown. Your guide, such as Bjornvain, introduces you to Iceland’s 13 Yule Lads, Grýla, the Christmas Cat, holiday foods, book traditions, markets, and Litla Jólabúðin.

“Guide sympa, lumières féeriques, jolie ville pour passer Noël.”

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13.Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk central Reykjavik from Ingólfstorg to Hallgrímskirkja while learning about Icelandic Christmas customs, the Yule Lads, the Christmas Cat, books, music, and Norse beliefs. Guides such as Stefan, Ester, Einar, and Barti add local stories, treats, songs, and hot chocolate along the way.

“For music lovers like our family, (four 20 somethings and 2 parents 50 somthing), this was a fun tour. Einar gave us a musical version, which was entertaining. Singing around the Christmas tree in the town square (not hubby's favorite), hearing a hymn written by his grandmother in the state church (lovely), local candy tasting (not to be missed), and drinks and cookies in the record shop (delicious) with more Icelandic Christmas music,(very enjoyable and we will be looking up the artists). He also sent us pictures taken at the Christmas Cat, record shop and at the Hallgrímskirkja church following the tour. It was easy to find the meeting point.…”

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