Iceland · WALKING TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Reykjavik’s small-group food walk with 4 to 6 tastings, Icelandic classics, and landmark walks from Harpa to Hallgrímskirkja in 3 hours.
“Lovely experience - a great diversity of restaurants that were thoroughly enjoyable and our guide, Mímir was exceptionally kind, knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. Highly recommended.”
Two hours of small-group Reykjavik walking with stops at Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, Old Harbour and City Hall, plus warm indoor moments.
“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.”
A 3-hour Reykjavik guided foodie walk with 5 stops and 6-8 tastings, led by funny local guides. Lamb, seafood, dessert.
“Absolutely amazing!! Our guide, Mimir, was the best. He was so engaging and funny and you could tell he loves his job. He made us all feel as if we were family instead of strangers meeting up for a tour. Thank you so much Mimir.”
A 2-hour, small-group Reykjavik walk with a Viking-themed local guide, Viking-age history, and smart tips for food and shopping.
“Great Tour - Be sure to get your directions correct before going to your destination - depending on your "maps" ap you may be directed to the wrong square ( that even has two columns in it ) Tours are fabulous - especially the "Foodie Tour"”
A 90-minute Reykjavik folklore walk linking elves, trolls, ghosts, and monsters to real historic spots, ending near Parliament.
“Didn’t expect to be ridiculed for my Christian faith during this outing especially since we are Lutheran and the main attraction in Reykjavik is the Lutheran Church.”
A 2-hour Reykjavik walking tour with a Viking-style guide, covering Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, Lake Tjörnin, myths and local tips.
“The guide was very informative!!! I would highly recommend for any guests interested in learning about Reykjavik!”
A small-group Reykjavik walking tour with street art, landmarks, and Icelandic snack tastings. Up to 10 people, 2.5 to 3 hours.
“Luca was very knowledgeable and helpful. Gave us wonderful advice on places to eat and shop. Highly recommended.”
Funky History walking tour in Reykjavik with local storyteller Lalli. Small group, 2.5 hours, key sights, laughs, and a hot dog.
“Lalli was a perfect tour guide. Punctual and full of stories and history of Iceland. He was a wealth of information and took us around the city so we felt at home. It was a great tour in spite of the very cool weather he kept my attention and the walking pace was good for all the participants. Highly recommended.”
A 2.5-hour small-group walk in Reykjavík with a local guide, from Hallgrímskirkja to Alþingi, plus Harpa inside and Tjörnin sights.
“The tour was brilliant. Ryan was knowledgeable, informative and covered a lot during the tour. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend!”
A 90-minute Reykjavik folklore walk with old graveyards, Christ the King Cathedral, Lake Tjornin, elfstones, and stories of Yule Lads.
“He told me interesting and scary folktales about monsters and trolls, as well as explanations about Icelandic characters. My English wasn't good, but I listened intently to understand as best as I could. I will learn more about Icelandic folklore when I get home. Very good, nice and kind. It was a guide. I really got goosebumps when he said his lines!”
Blue ice caves and a glacier walk from Jökulsárlón, in a small group with crampons, helmets, and time for photos on Vatnajökull.
“I thought this was a "hike" but it is so much more. This more of a glacier adventure and it was incredible. Steiner was the best guide and very experienced. He took our small group of 8 to a moulin and we hiked INTO the glacier... Pictures do not do this experience justice, it is that amazing. Highly recommend booking with glacier trips and going with Steiner if you have the option. Plenty of time of photos on the glacier, in the moulin, in the ice cave...amazing experience of a life time for my wife and me.”
Step onto Falljökull from Vatnajökull National Park with crampons, a short glacier hike, and a 4x4 ride to save your legs.
“It was an enchanting experience! The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. We were very happy with the experience 😊”
Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour blends Icelandic cat folklore, a small-group stroll, and a warm break at Kattakaffihúsið for coffee and cat cuddles.
“Barði was wonderful and charming! We learned much about cat culture in Iceland, searched for and found some of the famous cats of the central Reykjavik, learned quite a lot about Icelandic history and generally had a wonderful time!”
Taste Reykjavik on a private 3-hour food walk, from harbor shellfish soup and lamb hot dogs to hakarl at Dass.
“Matias was an excellent tour guide and gave us a lot of insight into the history and culture of Iceland. It was awesome be to try lots of different local foods and get a feel for the city.”
Sólheimajökull ice climbing and glacier walk near Vík. Small group, safety gear included, certified guides, and warm coffee.
“This was so much fun!! Highly recommend doing this before the glacier melts and you can’t anymore. Although me and my friends had never gone ice pik climbing or glacier hiking, we felt super safe since our guide was very experienced and made sure we were harnessed, had crampons, etc. Thankfully we all had plenty of hiking & skiing experience, which was good because this activity was quite the hike and definitely required some stamina and muscles. There were also folks in our group who had done this before, and they also enjoyed it, so I think this is good both for beginners and those with experience.”
Every kind of Icelandic day out, and the best of each.
