Walk With a Viking in Reykjavik
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Availability
All Year
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DURATION
2 Hours
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
No
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Minimum Age
None
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Price
ISK 7.246
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Reykjavík on a small-group walking tour
- Discover Iceland’s Viking history, mythology and folklore
- See landmarks including Alþingi, Harpa and Hallgrímskirkja
- Visit an Elf home and uncover hidden local stories
- Explore the Old Harbour, Tjörnin and Laugavegur
- Get local recommendations for restaurants, bars and places to visit
Included:
- Approximately 2-hour guided Reykjavík walking tour
- Experienced and fun local guide
- Small-group experience
- Icelandic history, mythology and local stories
- Local tips and recommendations for your stay in Reykjavík
Reykjavík Walking Tour – Walk With a Viking
Get to know Iceland’s capital on the Reykjavík Walking Tour – Walk With a Viking, a fun and informative small-group introduction to the city with an expert local guide.
During this easy 2-hour walking tour, discover Reykjavík’s famous landmarks, fascinating history and hidden local details while hearing entertaining stories about Vikings, Icelandic mythology, folklore and everyday life.
It’s an ideal experience at the beginning of your stay, helping you get your bearings while discovering places to eat, drink and explore during the rest of your time in Reykjavík.
Discover Reykjavík With a Local Guide
Walk through the historic heart of Reykjavík and see how the city has developed from its Viking beginnings into the colourful capital of modern Iceland.
Along the way, discover important landmarks including Alþingi Parliament House, Reykjavík Pond, the Old Harbour, Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrímskirkja Church.
You’ll also pass historic sites connected to Reykjavík’s earliest settlement and discover some of the oldest buildings and stories in the city.
Vikings, Elves & Icelandic Stories
This tour goes beyond Reykjavík’s major landmarks.
Hear stories from Iceland’s Viking past and learn about Icelandic mythology and folklore, including tales of the hidden people and a visit to an Elf home.
Your guide will also introduce you to the Icelandic language — including some useful help pronouncing names such as Hallgrímskirkja.
Experience the Character of Reykjavík
Explore places such as Austurvöllur, Reykjavík Old Harbour and Laugavegur, while learning about the people, traditions and stories behind the city.
Along the way, your guide will point out local favourites, including Reykjavík’s famous hot dog stand, and share recommendations for restaurants, drinks, happy hours and places worth visiting.
This small-group Reykjavík walking tour is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible and stroller/pram accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and follows an easy route through central Reykjavík.
You’ll discover Reykjavík landmarks such as Alþingi Parliament House, Tjörnin, the Old Harbour, Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrímskirkja.
Yes. Your guide shares stories about Iceland’s Viking history, mythology and folklore, including tales about elves and hidden people.
Yes. This is a family-friendly walking tour, and the route is wheelchair and stroller/pram accessible.
The meeting point is outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square in downtown Reykjavík. Please arrive around 5 minutes before departure.
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Difficulty: Very easy
- This is a small-group walking tour
- Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure
- Meet outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square, facing the square and the two tall stone pillars
- Your guide will usually wear a light blue Your Friend in Reykjavík jacket
- The tour is wheelchair accessible
- The tour is stroller/pram accessible
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Please dress according to Reykjavík’s weather and wear layers
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm clothing and layers
- Waterproof outerwear when needed
- Camera or phone
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before the tour
Meet Your Local Guide
Your Reykjavík Walking Tour begins at Ingólfstorg Square in the heart of downtown Reykjavík.
Meet your guide outside Hlöllabátar, facing the square and the two tall stone pillars. Please arrive approximately 5 minutes before departure.
Discover Reykjavík’s Early History
Walk through the historic centre and hear how Reykjavík developed from Iceland’s Viking settlement into the capital city of today.
Along the way, see historic sites including Reykjavík’s oldest graveyard and get a glimpse of the remains of an early Viking longhouse beneath the city.
Alþingi, Austurvöllur & Reykjavík Pond
Continue through Austurvöllur and see Alþingi Parliament House, while learning about Iceland’s long democratic history.
Visit Reykjavík Pond, known locally as Tjörnin, and discover more about everyday life in the city.
Icelandic Folklore & Hidden Gems
Step away from the obvious tourist sights to discover some of Reykjavík’s smaller hidden details.
Visit an Elf home and hear entertaining stories about Icelandic folklore, mythology and the country’s long tradition of tales about hidden people.
Old Harbour & Harpa
Continue towards Reykjavík Old Harbour, an area closely connected to the city’s maritime history.
Then admire the striking architecture of Harpa Concert Hall, one of Reykjavík’s most recognizable modern landmarks.
Laugavegur to Hallgrímskirkja
Walk along Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s main shopping street, as your guide shares local recommendations for restaurants, cafés, bars and places worth visiting.
The tour finishes at magnificent Hallgrímskirkja Church, after approximately 2 hours exploring Reykjavík’s history, landmarks, folklore and local culture. 🚶⚔️
We meet up at Ingolfstorg Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone high seat pillars (over 2 meters high); the square is at the beginning of Austurstræti (Austurstræti 1) and is squared off by the streets Aðalstræti, Hafnarstræti, Veltusund, and Vallarstræti. If you walk down Laugavegur (The main shopping street), please continue until you come to the square, always walking straight down until you can\’t continue further. On Ingolfur square, you can see Kvosin, a small grocery market, and Center Hotel Plaza.
