Top Reykjavik Walking Tours

Kickstart your Iceland adventure on this small-group guided walking tour, getting you familiar with Iceland's capital city. As you wander the streets with your guide, you'll learn about Iceland’s early history at the Anarholl Statue, see Laugavegur main street, Austurvollur Square, Lake Tjornin, Hallgrim’s Church, take in plenty of street art, and more. Along the way, try a traditional Icelandic snack: schnapps with dried fish.

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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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Talking about the parliament of Iceland and the guardian spirits

Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

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

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

1 hourFree Cancellation

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

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.

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.

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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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Vikings Sagas and Sights: Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir

1 hourFree Cancellation

Combine pre-booked admission tickets to the Perlan Museum’s Wonders of Iceland exhibition with a planetarium show, all thanks to this two-part, time-saving sightseeing package. Choose from a range of admission times throughout the day, make your own way to the Reykjavik museum, and explore immersive highlights like the world's first indoor ice cave. Then, watch a northern lights show in Iceland's only planetarium.

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Perlan Admission - Volcano & Ice Cave, Northern Lights Experience

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Airport Transfer: Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Center in Iceland

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45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Lava Tunnel Tour Including Transfers from Reykjavik

Get the chance to see marine mammals in the wild on this whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik—whales and dolphins are seen on more than 90% of tours in both summer and winter. With a local guide, cruise the coastal curve of Iceland to marvel at whales in their natural habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for the local wildlife as you listen to your guide's fun facts about the majestic creatures.

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The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

Explore two of Iceland’s most popular attractions in just one day during this time-saving trip to the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. Visit Thingvellir National Park, where the North American and European tectonic plates meet; the 65-foot (20-meter) geyser at Strokkur; the mighty Gullfoss waterfall; and the Kerid volcanic crater lake. Then, wind down from the sightseeing with a soothing soak at the famous Blue Lagoon.

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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

See the Golden Circle—and then enhance your experience with a snowmobile excursion—on this combination tour from Reykjavik. In addition to visiting the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir geothermal area, get your adrenaline racing by zipping across Iceland's second-largest ice cap with an exhilarating snowmobile ride on the Langjökull glacier. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup to start your adventure with ease.

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Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Taste the local flavors of Iceland—and follow your guide to foodie hotspots you might otherwise miss—on this intimate, small-group walking tour. Explore downtown Reykjavik on foot to soak up its unique energy, and look forward to savoring an array of pastries, ice cream, skyr, and more at various artisan food businesses. Discover unique Icelandic flavors and ingredients for a delicious culinary immersion.

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Our expert and fun-loving Guides will entertain you along the way between the sweet stops and educate you about Iceland´s candy traditions.

The Icelandic Sweet Tooth Tour

Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

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

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Having the Volcano Fagradalsfjall erupting fresh red lava as a background

This is not a bus tour or a quick photo stop. It’s a real hike to Iceland’s most active eruption zone: Fagradalsfjall, where new lava flowed as recently as July 2025. This experience takes you into one of Iceland’s newest volcanic regions, led by local guides who have followed the eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula since the first lava appeared in 2021. Hike across wide lava fields, observe steaming ground and crater formations, and learn how repeated eruptions have transformed this part of southwest Iceland. The tour also includes visits beyond the volcano itself, giving you a deeper understanding of the area and its recent history. Along the way, we stop in the evacuated fishing town of Grindavík and explore the surrounding sites. ✔️ Local guides with first-hand knowledge of the eruption area ✔️ Stops that show the wider volcanic landscape of Reykjanes ✔️ Small-group for the best possible experience ✔️ Relaxed pace so you can explore, ask questions, and enjoy the surroundings

Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike - Small Group Tour with Local Guide

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Raufarhólshellir is one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland, and it lies just a 30-minute drive from Reykjavik. But don't worry about driving there yourself, as this half-day tour makes getting there and exploring simple. With your guide, you'll venture underground to explore the natural wonder, following the purpose-built walkways and admiring the dramatic, lava-sculpted caves. Your guide will light the way—but so will your provided headlamp.

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The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

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What are people saying about Reykjavik

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.

Lava Tunnel Tour Including Transfers from Reykjavik

Amber_M, May 2026

Once in a lifetime experience

The lava cave is a must see on your Icelandic bucket list! We went in late April, so the icicles were just beginning to melt. To be surrounded by volcanic rock and ice all at once is an experience I will never forget. The guide was amazing, and we got to learn lots about the history and science of volcanic activity in Iceland. 10/10

Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik

Henry_B, May 2026

Puffin extravaganza!

Justine and Captain Patrick were awesome. We left on time and had plenty of time to get pictures and video’s of the Puffins. They were on land and on the water fishing. We got a bonus by seeing seals and a pod porpoises. These two made the trip fun and informative. Highly recommend.

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!

Walking tour of Reykjavik city

Catherine_B, May 2026

Windy wonderful tour!

It was so much fun getting to know the city with Luca as our guide. He has a wealth of knowledge. The tour really gives you a good grounding in this beautiful city. And it’s a perfect length, 2.5 hours. It was a very windy day so dress appropriately. You are outside with exception of going into the church.

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!

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.

The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

Helaina_V, Mar 2026

The Bosses of Reykjavik

Bardi was a wonderful guide! He seems to know every cat in Reykjavik and adds a very personal touch to the tour. We were enthralled with his knowledge and had such a wonderful time with him. All of the shops know him well and we were welcomed in to each one with a smile and an invitation to get to know the “boss” at each location. If you are interested in cats, love cats, and want to hear more about the lore and a little bit about Iceland, definitely do this tour.

Iceland's South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

Alexis_W, Oct 2025

10/10 recommend!

I had a wonderful time! Our tour guide, Al, was incredibly friendly and informative. We were able to stop at a lot of awesome places, and I feel like we had a good amount of time at each one. With how far away some of the destinations are, I was worried bathroom breaks would be limited, but there were plenty of opportunities for this (in addition to opportunities to get lunch/snacks/drinks). I had a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend this tour!