Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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.
The Settlement Exhibition
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.
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Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable Local Guide
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable and entertaining
pcarran83,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00…very knowledgeable and still entertaining. Stephani was fun. He kept up a steady pace but not too fast. We finished understanding more about Iceland and Reykjavik and what to do after the tour and on our trip.
Make sure to Walk With a Viking in Iceland!
carriegJ7713FL,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great way to start our trip and get oriented to Reykjavik! We did this first after landing and before we got into our hotel. Our guide was super informative, engaging and so friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend this for anyone coming to Iceland!
Excellent tour
Peracchi,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! Stephan Ivarsson was very kind and showed us all the interesting points of the city, with a lot of history.
Great tour!
Shana U,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had such an amazing tour! Absolutely phenomenal, very knowledgeable. Loved learning about the history and just chatting! Would recommend to anyone coming to Iceland
Nice introduction to and background from Iceland and Reykjavik
T0runnA,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interresant hiking in parts of Reykjavik with a lot of history from our guide Magnus. Starting at Ingolfstorg, Alltinget, Dammen, Reykjavik’s oldest house and the former prison were some of the things we were able to see and hear about.
Private "Walk with A Viking Tour" well worth it!
Voyage10100984541,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private walking tour with Robyn from Your Friend in Reykjavik was excellent. I contacted the company beforehand and let them know what my family is interested in. Robyn did a superb job at catering the tour to our interests and our kids' ages (11 and 14). She even took us to spot where a local cat hangs out because she knew my teenager loves cats! Tour was very informative but not overwhelming. Highly recommend both Robyn and Your Friend at Reykjavik
Friendly knowledge of...
susan w,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly knowledge of country and history. First day in Iceland and we were 4adults and arranged for a private walking tour. Great way to start our Iceland journey.
Wonderful Introduction!
P4465GXgretchens,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful private tour with Stefán Ívarsson around Reykjavik! He was entertaining while sharing the sites and stories of the city. This was a great first day activity to help us learn more about the city.
Incredible Tour of City
Navigate292115,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We greatly enjoyed our walking tour with our guide, Bjarni r. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job of providing details on not only history, but also food and life in Iceland. Our original tour guide had an accident that day and Bjarni r fit our tour into his schedule. We enjoyed every minute of it and left feeling like we truly did have a friend in Reykjavik.
A very gentle Viking Tour
RichardC998,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Magnus is a pleasant young man who is very unlike the stereotypical image of a Viking. He leads a laid-back and entertaining tour. I was a bit disappointed about the very limited scope of this two-hour walk.
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