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Private Walk With a Viking - Reykjavik Walking Tour
Our Reykjavik walking tour is your introduction to our country. It will help you get your bearings and make the most of your stay in Iceland. We recommend it as your first stop in Reykjavik.
Our family-friendly tour brings the history of Iceland to life with exciting stories and Icelandic mythology. We’ll visit all of the famous landmarks in the city center, such as Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavik Harbour, Hallgrímskirkja Church, Reykjavik Pond, and the Parliament building. But, we’ll also share hidden, local spots with you like a visit to an Elf home, things you’d miss if you didn’t know what to look for.
We want you to feel the unique, friendly atmosphere of our quirky little city, not just to see the most popular tourist attractions. We’ll be showing you our favorite places to eat, drink and visit.
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Knowledgeable Local Guide
Departure Point
Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti 4 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
We meet up by the two stone pillars at Ingólfur Square in old town Reykjavik.
Return Details
Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti 4 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
We meet up by the two stone pillars at Ingólfur Square in old town Reykjavik.
Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti 4 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland We meet up by Ingólfur Square in old town Reykjavik by the artwork of the two stone pillars with smoke coming up from the top. Here we start off talking about the Settlement and the Icelandic Sagas. 5 minutes
The Settlement Exhibition, Reykjavik, Iceland We stop on top of the museum and peer down at the first Viking house in Reykjavik and talk about Vikings. We don't enter the museum. 5 minutes
The Settlement Exhibition, Reykjavik, Iceland In a secret location close to the Settlement museum there is an Elfstone / Home of Elves. We talk about Mythology and how quirky Icelanders are in that regard. 5 minutes
The Settlement Exhibition, Reykjavik, Iceland Close by the Settlement museum is the oldest house in the center of Reykjavik dating back to 1762.
Hafnarstræti, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland We walk past favorite restaurants and bars and give you tips on where to eat, drink & be merry.
Kolaportid Flea Market, Reykjavik, Iceland We walk past the Reykjavik Flea Market which is only open during the weekends from 11 am - 5 pm. Tip: There is a small food market there that's fun to visit.
Tryggvagata 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland We point out the one and only hot dog stand, Bæjarins Bezu pylsur where you can get the wonderful Icelandic lamb hot dogs. Beware of copycats all around the city center. We could grab a hot dog if the group is hungry.
Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavik, Iceland We walk together down by the old Reykjavik harbor and soak in the beauty of the coastline and Mount Esja in the far. Down by the harbor we marvel at the beauty of the architecture of Harpa Concert hall.
Arnarholl Statue, Reykjavik, Iceland We walk past Arnarhóll (Eagle's hill) where people from the capital area come together for special occasions like celebrating the national holiday of 17th of June.
Stjornarradid, Reykjavik, Iceland Pass by the offices of the prime minister of Iceland. Talking about the fight for independence. 5 minutes
Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik, Iceland We admire Hallgrímskirkja church and talk about its history and of religion in Iceland in general. 5 minutes
Lake Tjornin, Reykjavik, Iceland We walk down to the beautiful pond or lake in the middle of Reykjavik. Rich with birdlife and a fun visit to feed the birds. During winter the pond freezes over and then it's fun to walk across the pond itself. 5 minutes
Reykjavik City Hall, Reykjavik, Iceland We admire the architecture of the Reykjavik City hall
Parliament House (Althingishus), Reykjavik, Iceland At the end of our great Reykjavik walking tour, we check out the Icelandic parliament building and talk about things like politics, gender equality and the guardian spirits of Iceland. 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Michael_W
03 Apr 2023
Great way to orient when arriving in the city. Great guide with a lot of great suggestions and even better stories
Paul_K
23 Mar 2023
Excellent overview of Reykjavik’s and Icelands history. Walked through the whole old town, very interesting and informative. Teenage kids also found it very interesting. I would definitely recommend.
bianca_m
20 Mar 2023
Olafur was such a great tour guide. The tour was extremely interesting and we learnt so much about Reykjavik, the icelandic people and culture
This tour in
Reykjavik
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