Iceland · WALKING TOURS
Good walking tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Reykjavik Food Walk: 3 hours, 4 to 6 stops and 8 tastings, plus landmark photos. Small groups and dietary help.
“We had a great time on our tour. The food was excellent at all of our stops. Mímir was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and friendly. He really made the experience a lot more engaging.”
Small-group Reykjavik walking tour with Hallgrímskirkja, Rainbow Street, Harpa, old harbour, Parliament, and City Hall in English for about 2 hours.
“Very knowledgeable and fun guide. Gave us the history and modern context. We really got to know the city. Also willing to share great travel advice about shopping and restaurants.”
Reykjavik guided food walk from Harpa: 5 stops, 6 to 8 Icelandic tastings in 3 hours, with local stories.
“Dave our guide was very knowledgeable and it was great to see different restaurants. A very enjoyable afternoon and definitely recommended”
Small-group Reykjavik walk with Viking history, key sights like Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja, and practical food and shopping tips.
“Great fun learning about the myths and history of Reykjavik and Iceland. The guide was entertaining while explaining the history.”
A 90-minute Reykjavik folklore walk through old graveyards, the Tjörnin pond, and myth-stops for elves, trolls, and ghosts.
“You will spend time on your feet with this tour, but you will learn a lot and see some beautiful parts of Reykjavik.”
2-hour Viking walk through central Reykjavik, Harpa, and Tjornin Pond, with Icelandic stories, local stops, and easy orientation.
“Fantastic walking tour! Bo was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour entertaining and interesting. We really felt we understood the story of the country and capital. We had a small group, and expressed a need to stop off briefly to grab a coffee, which he seemlessly integrated into the tour. Highly recommended!”
Small-group 2.5 to 3 hour Reykjavik walking tour with street art, landmarks, and Icelandic tastings. English only.
“Great tour, it started right on time and the guide Luca shared a lot of information about Iceland. Well worth our time..!!”
A 2.5-hour Reykjavik walking tour with local storyteller Lalli, mixing landmarks, Norse myths, Christianity, politics, and a fun hot dog stop.
“We had great weather which made the walking tour even more perfect. Our guide was fantastic and very funny! Great way to see the city and learn about the history without being bored.”
A 2.5-hour small-group walk in Reykjavík with a local guide, from Hallgrímskirkja views to Harpa’s interior and Alþingi.
“Ryan was an incredible guide. He is American but has lived in Iceland for 10 years and is deeply integrated I always seek out the historical and cultural aspects of a destination and Ryan with his academic background ( local university lecturer) was perfect for this. He effortlessly and humorously brought us from the early settlements up to date. He was punctual, kind and self-deprecating but always in control of his facts. The whole experience transformed my understanding of Iceland and its culture.”
90-minute Reykjavik folklore walk with elfstones, old graveyards, and Christ the King cathedral, plus Yule magic and rune tales.
“Lovely guide, gave us loads of really cool information and took us to some spots that we definitely would not have found on our own and gave lots of talks about history and folklore, including elves, Yule, and trolls! All in all a fantastic experience and will definitely recommend!”
Small group ice cave and glacier walk near Jökulsárlón, with crampons and blue ice canyons in Vatnajökull National Park.
“The meet location that Viator give you is WRONG. You meet in the main car park alongside the buildings. The whole experience is fabulous visiting several ice caves and other features within and on the glacier. Exhausting but great fun.”
Short Falljökull glacier walk on Vatnajökull with crampons, a 4x4 transfer, and expert geology lessons from Freysnes.
“It was an enchanting experience! The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. We were very happy with the experience 😊”
Join a small-group Reykjavik cat walking tour with folklore, famous shop cats, and a cozy stop at Kattakaffihúsið for coffee and pastry.
“We are cat lovers and just couldn't resist the campiness and pleasure of learning about Reykjavik thru the local cats. Einar led the tour for just the two of us, so it was so personal. Not only did we learn about Reykjavik, but we also learned about him personally. It was a pleasure to get to know a local thru his love of the town and cats. We saw cats thru the local artist communities' paintings. We met and petted cats in person in local shops - many with local art and goods. We saw cats roaming the streets. We had coffee and kleina (Icelandic donuts) in a cat cafe…”
Private Reykjavik 3-hour food walk with lamb hot dog, shellfish soup, Kolaportið market treats, and hakarl at Dass.
“We really enjoyed our guide (Einar). He was extremely knowledgeable and provided interesting stories.”
Climb and walk the Sólheimajökull Glacier from Vik with pro gear, a small group, and a safety-first certified guide.
“Sam was an amazing glacier guide; very knowledgeable and made our experience fun and comfortable! Having never ice climbed before, we weren’t quite sure what to expect, but Sam encouraged us and made us feel safe. Sólheimajökull is beautiful and we were so glad that we had the opportunity to do this on our first trip to Iceland.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
