Guided Tours

Reykjavík on foot

Walking tours in Reykjavík

A harbour, a hill and a church tower, close enough to see in a single morning.

Panorama of Reykjavik with colourful roofs and the church tower

Guided walks

Guided walking tours in Reykjavík

Compare theme and route and open the walk that fits your visit to Reykjavík.

Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

180 min★ 4.9 (1959)

Learn about the culture of Reykjavik and Iceland through its tasty food on a guided walking tour.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

120 min★ 4.7 (487)

This is your fun introduction to Reykjavik. It will help you get your bearings and make the most of your stay in Iceland.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour

90 min★ 4.8 (359)

Go on an entertaining storytelling tour of Reykjavik and learn about the hidden creatures of Iceland.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavik: Feline-Focused City Walking Tour
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Reykjavik: Feline-Focused City Walking Tour

120 min★ 4.8 (109)

Enjoy a cat-focused walking tour of downtown Reykjavik. Uncover the history of cats in Iceland and stop in for a coffee or hot cocoa and an…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk

90 min★ 4.7 (23)

Step into the mysterious side of Reykjavik on the Midnight Sun Ghost Walk, a haunting journey through the city’s history and folklore.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Strike a pose on our Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour
Your Friend In Reykjavik
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Reykjavik: Folklore Walking Tour

01:30

Iceland is sometimes called the _Land of the Sagas_ and on this walk, you'll have the chance to hear plenty of interesting tales involving the…

Operator: Your Friend In Reykjavik

Booking via: Tiqets

Becoming Icelandir: Locally Guided Reykjavík City Walk
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Becoming Icelandir: Locally Guided Reykjavík City Walk

150 min

Join a guided city tour of Reykjavik and discover the city's history and culture through engaging stories.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavik: New Year's Eve Walking Tour
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Reykjavik: New Year's Eve Walking Tour

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik with a local guide. Hear stories of Icelandic folklore, enjoy a traditional drink, and witness the city’s…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavik: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes
Live guide: ENGroup tour

Reykjavik: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

60 min

Discover the charm of Reykjavik from an insider’s perspective in a 60-minute walk with a Local.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

For your own group

Private walking tours in Reykjavík

Booked for your group only: you agree pace, start time and emphasis with the guide.

Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide
Live guide: ENPrivate tourSmall group

Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

150 min★ 4.8 (550)

Enjoy a small-group walking tour of Reykjavík with a local. See the Harpa Concert Hall, Parliament, Hallgrímskirkja Church, and more landmarks…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavik: Guided City Walking Tour
Live guide: ENPrivate tour

Reykjavik: Guided City Walking Tour

150 min★ 5.0 (94)

Enjoy a pleasant walk among Icelandic history, street arts, folklore, and colorful dwellings on this guided city walking tour.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Private Reykjavik City & Icelandic Architecture Walking Tour
Live guide: ENPrivate tour

Private Reykjavik City & Icelandic Architecture Walking Tour

180 min

Discover the vibrant capital of Iceland. Witness the evolution of Icelandic architecture and explore Reykjavik's captivating city Learn about the…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavik: The Icelandic Woman Private Walking Tour
Live guide: ENPrivate tour

Reykjavik: The Icelandic Woman Private Walking Tour

180 min

Explore the city of Reykjavik's history and culture on this guided walking tour that focuses on the inspiring women who have helped shape the…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

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Live guide: ENPrivate tour

Reykjavik: Walking Tour with a Viking

02:00

Heading to the land of fire and ice for the first time? This guided Reykjavik walking tour will help you get your bearings and plan for the rest…

Operator: Your Friend In Reykjavik

Booking via: Tiqets

Reykjavík Old Town and Hallgrimskirkja Private Walking Tour
Live guide: ENPrivate tour

Reykjavík Old Town and Hallgrimskirkja Private Walking Tour

120 min

Are the Elves of Iceland real? Immerse yourself in Icelandic history and legends on a private tour of Reykjavík's historic center, iconic…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Private Reykjavik Shopping & Sightseeing Walking Tour
Live guide: ENPrivate tour

Private Reykjavik Shopping & Sightseeing Walking Tour

180 min

Would you like a great introduction to Reykjavik & Iceland and have the time and guidance to shop while you enjoy the stories and treats that…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Reykjavík: Private LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Live guide: ENPrivate tour

Reykjavík: Private LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with a Local Guide

180 min

Join a private walking tour of Reykjavík and learn about the city's LGBTQ culture and history.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Choosing a walking tour in Reykjavík

Walking Reykjavík

Reykjavík is small enough that one walk covers a genuine share of it. From the old harbour up to Hallgrímskirkja is a gentle climb through Laugavegur and the timber and corrugated-iron houses of Þingholt, and an orientation walk early in a trip makes the rest easier to plan. Beyond that the themes are local: food walks lean on the sea and on what Icelanders actually eat, while folklore routes work with elves, hidden people and the long dark, which here is less a gimmick than an old habit.

Scheduled walk or your own guide

Reykjavík is small enough that a scheduled departure and a private booking cover much the same ground; the difference is who sets the time. A walk you join has a fixed start and company on the way. A private one runs for your party alone and starts when you say, which matters more here than elsewhere because daylight and weather decide the day.

When your own guide pays off

Weather is the honest answer. Agreeing a time with your guide lets you move around a squall or a wind that makes the harbour front unpleasant. It also helps if you are here between flights, or want the route shaped around one neighbourhood.

Before you book

Quick answers

Is the guide really speaking English?+

Every tour listed here is led live by a guide in English; the card says so. Confirm the language for your date on the tour page before you finish booking.

Where does the walk start?+

Meeting point and start time depend on the tour you choose. They are shown on the tour page and again in your confirmation.

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