Top Reykjavik Walking Tours

Walking tour of Reykjavik city

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Delve into Viking history and heritage in the Icelandic capital on this Reykjavik small-group walking tour. Follow your guide through the streets and parks of Reykjavik, and gain insight into the city’s strong Viking influences. Discover top city attractions including the Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrímskirkja Church, and pick up insider tips on the best places to eat and drink during your stay.

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from $53

Talking about the parliament of Iceland and the guardian spirits

Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

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from $54

Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

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from $146

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Price varies by group size

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Vikings Sagas and Sights: Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik

A sorcerer once swam around Iceland disguised as a whale, only to be driven back by a dragon, a giant, and a colossal bird guarding the coastline. You'll find those guardians carved into the Parliament building — and that's just one of the stories waiting for you on this self-guided walking tour of Reykjavik. Starting at the volcanic-inspired Hallgrimskirkja, this audio tour leads you through 14 stops across Iceland's capital including the Rainbow Street and a sculpture designed as an ode to the sun. Along the way, you will hear how the Vikings established the world's oldest parliament and why Iceland has no McDonald's. Delivered through the Tourific app, the tour works entirely offline once downloaded. Pause to explore, stop for coffee, or climb the Hallgrimskirkja tower for panoramic views. Available in 9 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, and take as long as you want.

Vikings Sagas and Sights: Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get up close and personal with puffins on this eco-cruise from Reykjavik. With your local nature guide, step aboard a custom boat that lets you glide right up to Akurey Island's jagged shore to watch the seabirds in their natural habitat. Enjoy engaging commentary about the puffins' biology and behavior from your guide. Includes the use of binoculars for viewing birds and a multi-lingual audio guide app.

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Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik

Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.5

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from $63

Learn all about Iceland's unique history—and enjoy a quirky and one-of-a-kind way to discover Reykjavik—on this immersive, small-group walking tour through the Icelandic capital. Meet your local storyteller guide at the city's iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, and set off on foot to discover other highlights and lesser-known attractions. Along the way, listen as your guide brings Icelandic history and lore to life.

Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Learn about the role that cats have played in Icelandic myths and history—and enjoy a totally unique way to see the city—on this cat-themed walking tour of Reykjavik. With just your guide and small group for company, set off on foot to discover Reykjavik’s quirky, cat-related landmarks, stopping by some of the city’s best-known attractions en route. The tour culminates with a chance to meet furry friends at a cat cafe, all with drinks and entry included.

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Of course our Guides from Your Friend in Reykjavik love the cats just as much as our guests.

The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Maximize your time in Iceland with a tour that takes you beyond Reykjavik and into the country's wild landscapes. Venture out with a local guide to explore the Snaefellsness Peninsula to explore black sand beaches, dramatic lava fields, rugged coastline, traditional villages, and more. Uncover spots you'd miss if exploring independently, learn about Iceland's history, and check off plenty of must-see locations in just one day.

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from $75

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Snaefellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour from Reykjavik

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Reykjavík All In One Food Tour - Eat, Drink & Explore with Locals

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Lava Tunnel Tour Including Transfers from Reykjavik

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from $207

Have only limited time for sightseeing in Iceland? Enjoy a flexible way to explore one of the country's longest lava tunnels on this tour of Raufarhólshellir. Equipped with a helmet and headlamp, you'll see some of the tunnel’s most notable features, and will learn about the changing colors of the rock formations from a guide. This tour departs regularly, making it easy to slot into even the busiest sightseeing schedule.

4.5

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from $146

The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir

1 hourFree Cancellation

Many travelers are curious about traditional Icelandic food, but don’t know where to go in Reykjavik—or what to try. Avoid tourist traps and take the guesswork out of your culinary explorations on this small-group walking tour. Stroll around Reykjavík to a variety of foodie spots, from the city's oldest restaurant to a much-loved hot dog stand; learn about Iceland's culinary culture; and sample everything from lamb soup to fermented shark.

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from $73

Icelandic meat soup is a staple among the locals and tourists alike - we show you the best place to try it out!

Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Icelandic Traditional Food

Go beyond the tourist trail and take a deep dive into Icelands strong mythical tradition that includes sorts of elves, trolls, and 13 iterations of Santa. This guided tour of Reykjavik takes you to the oldest part of town to learn all about these creatures and their stories, with stops at the oldest graveyard in the city, an elf stone, and to the Reykjavik Pond, where aquatic monsters are believed to dwell.

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from $149

An unforgettable walk into Iceland’s most mysterious stories

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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Airport Transfer: Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Center in Iceland

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from $54

45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

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from $39

Small-Group Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón

Spend time in the beauty of Iceland's natural ice caves on a guided tour to the blazing blue formations inside Vatnajökull (Vatna Glacier). Ride a 4x4 super Jeep to the glacier followed by an easy hike with a guide across the ice cap of Iceland’s most voluminous glacier—and Europe’s largest. Bring your camera for plenty of photo ops as you enjoy plenty of time to take in the blue ice formations.

Small-Group Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the scenery of southern Iceland, without the hassle of driving, on this full-day tour from Reykjavik. Journey past lava fields, icebergs, and glacier lakes as you explore the Sólheimajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers. Keep your camera poised as you admire the black-sand beaches and dramatic rock formations of Vik, as well as the mighty Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.

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from $188

Getting behind Seljalandsfoss gives visitors a unique vantage point on the cascade.

South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Icelandic coast—and enjoy two separate boat tour experiences, offered together in one convenient package—with this half-day excursion. Ideal for visiting nature lovers, this two-part tour begins with a trip on a smaller vessel to a nearby island where puffins roost. After free time for independent sightseeing and lunch in Reykjavik (own expense), set out on a longer whale-watching boat tour.

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from $122

Two-In-One: Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik

Two-In-One: Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik

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from $160

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $750

If you're looking for an Iceland experience that's the opposite of a bus tour through the Golden Circle, here you go: climbing Mount Esja with a private guide who blends hiking with mindfulness practices. This transformative journey near Reykjavik combines physical challenge with spiritual connection, as your yoga-trained guide shares stories and meditation techniques helping you experience profound stillness atop Iceland's dramatic peak.

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Hike to Mt Esja

Sorry, generic bus tours—it's time for *actual* adventure. On this tour, go full-on Indiana Jones, making an adventurous descent inside the remains of Iceland’s dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano. Traverse the surreal landscapes of Iceland’s countryside on your way to the Blue Mountains, hiking through the area’s craggy lava fields. Then, follow your guide inside the geological site's immense subterranean interior, its walls still scalded from an eruption that took place 4,000 years ago.

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from $185

Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Tick off the highlights of Iceland’s famous Golden Circle route in just one day, and enjoy a more personal sightseeing experience, on this small-group tour from Reykjavik. Settle into a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with Wi-Fi access, and ride seamlessly between dispersed sights. Along the way, see the Gullfoss waterfall, Strokkur geyser, Thingvellir National Park, and Kerid Crater, and learn more from your guide's in-depth commentary.

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from $557

Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

(2,136)

from $121

Skál is the Icelandic word for cheers but has a much darker meaning.

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $129

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Walking tour of Reykjavik city

AnnaLisa_K, Jun 2026

Fantastic Reykjavik walking tour!

The tour gives you an excellent knowledge of the city and where everything is located. We would highly recommend taking this tour on your first day. We got excellent historical information and current information about the city. The guide was fantastic! So interesting and fun. He also had many recommendations what else to see and also where to eat. We are so happy we did this tour on our first day in the city. It was so helpful for the rest of our trip.

Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller

Ann_P, Jun 2026

Perfect Introduction to Iceland

Outstanding! Our guide provided a fun, comprehensive introduction to Iceland. We thoroughly enjoyed our Funky History Walking Tour, gaining an understanding of how early and recent events formed today’s Iceland — while exploring fascinating neighborhoods. A great way to beat jet lag!

Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik

Amanda_P, May 2026

Great Puffin Experience

We had an amazing time on the puffin boat tour! The guide was knowledgeable, funny, and very accommodating, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We learned so many fun facts about puffins and their habitat while getting to watch an entire colony playing, flying, and going in and out of their burrows. There was plenty of time to simply sit back and enjoy observing them in their natural environment without feeling rushed. Getting on and off the boat was very easy, and the boat itself was comfortable with both indoor and outdoor seating options, which was perfect depending on the weather and views you wanted. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and one of the highlights of our trip!

Lava Tunnel Tour Including Transfers from Reykjavik

Karen_G, May 2026

Don’t Miss This Tour!

It is definitely something you should have on your bucket list. Beautiful tour with amazingly kind and knowledgeable tour guides . Fantastic! We did a tour that had the driver pick us up and drop us off. I am 63 and had no problems. In fact it made me feel younger.

Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

Frank_K, May 2026

Perfect City Overview

In a city never visited before, it was easy to find the start point. Our guide was waiting for the participants; he was friendly and approachable for conversation. The selected tour highlights were a perfect city overview. I was impressed with our guide's knowledge of both the history and the current city life. So much to see and learn, it was an excellent introduction to Reykjavik.

Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience

Susanne_B, May 2026

Recommended 100%

We highly recommend this museum. All the exhibits were presented in a very innovative and interesting way. The lava show was our favorite—we watched it twice. But we also loved the ice cave, Aurora, and everything else. We spent three hours there. It’s no wonder this museum has won so many awards!

Airport Transfer: Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Center in Iceland

Tim_F, Apr 2026

“ Convenient ”& “worry free”!!

The Iceland Bus Transfer is worry free option to get from the remote airport to Reykjavík. I’m from Southern California. The trip from Los Angeles to New York and from New York to Iceland is quite a journey. Not having to worry about getting into my hotel was a blessing. Having the transfer pre-booked was worry, free. After you leave customs and grab your luggage. The buses are conveniently located right outside. The the staff was very helpful and considerate, the buses were very comfortable, and again it was seamless and were free! I would absolutely recommend this service to anyone traveling in Iceland!

South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

Stephanie_L, Apr 2026

Beautiful

Very nice tour. This was very interesting and Eagle (Our tour guide) had a great sense of humor which made the tour more fun. He gave us recommendations on food, safes way to enjoy the black sand beach, and other tips like the water in the waterfall to freshen up. Iceland is beautiful but this side of Iceland really is sight to see. We want to visit again but in summer to better enjoy the landscapes with their green scenery since we went in wintertime. I have to admit that I was a little worried at first because of another experience with this same company where the experience was not bad but had a big room for improvement on service and I thought that every tour with this company’s was going to be the same but it turns out it was just one of those unlucky days since we had a great time and had no hiccups in this tour with Eagle. Thank you Eagle! Hopefully when we return in summer, we get this tour with you again. P.D. Always listen to your guide, there tips are always right, they definitely know best lol. From Edwin & Steph (PR)

The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir

Mervyn_P, Apr 2026

Fun easy experience

The location is not far from the capital if you are driving there and they have hourly slots. A popular trek into the 2nd largest lava tunnel in Iceland. Guided by our funny Greek tour guide, Dimitris, the experience was easy going and very enjoyable 1 hour trek. Free toilets and free parking on site.

Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk

Stephanie_L, Apr 2026

Great tour to get to know the city upon arrival

I gotta say. This tour was amazing. I almost missed it because I did not hear my alarm but thankfully and coincidentally the tour guide called me (which woke me up) to change the time for half an hour later (which worked even better lol). The 2 hour walk along the city with the cold weather was super comfortable and we barely felt the walk at all. (So don't worry about it) Our guide Nory did an amazing job. He is so knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor which made the tour very insightful, interesting and very very fun. We learned a lot about Iceland, its history, the Reykjavik City, etc and even got a chance to run up to a few of the stores he recommended before our next tour (since we had the day fully booked). (We ate the traditional Lamp soup. Soo good) It was great that we booked this tour the second day of our stay because the day we arrived to Iceland we had no idea where to go, how to get by or where anything was. So, this tour first thing in the morning was enough for us to learn where everything was and what we wanted to visit. So much so, that there were places we needed to go for other tours and we were going to go by bus but decided to talk to the spots instead since we already got to know the area. I know for a fact that without this tour I would have never known where to go and would have missed so many fun and interesting places around the city. Thank you soo much! We had fun. Definitely will recommend this tour.