Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This Reykjavik walking tour is an immersive history lesson with Icelandic lunch included in the price. The tour is a quick and easy way to learn about the history of Iceland and the basic stuff you need to know to continue exploring the city on your own. Join us on an amazing journey through 1150 years of Icelandic history and learn how the fight for survival, freedom and tolerance have shaped a nation. This is the funkiest of all tours and our guides will tell you some crazy stories with their unique entertaining style.
Included in the price:
• Local English-speaking guide
• An in-depth view of Iceland's history
Why walk with us?
• We tell you some crazy stories about Iceland and its people
• We tell it like it is, no sugar coating the truth
• We have certified guides who know their stuff
• It’s a fun, relaxed and entertaining walk
• Small groups (max 15)
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
A maximum of 15 people per booking
An immersive history lesson with a local guide
A minimum number of 6 participants
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hallgrimskirkja
Marvel at the city's most famous landmark.
The Statue of Leif Eiriksson
Learn about Leif Ericsson and his family.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Funky History Walk of Reykjavik
Reviews
385 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredibly informative and memorable walking tour - our favorite one ever!
aishus2026,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My girlfriend and I joined the 10am tour and thoroughly enjoyed our Funky Iceland history tour with Lalli! The storytelling and chronological history was told in an incredibly engaging manner that’s perfect to retain the interesting information. It’s the best way to start your trip in Iceland and get the full story of its creation, settlement, and all the way up to present day. It also really helps to get familiar with the layout of Reykjavik. Highly recommend for anyone! It’s well paced with breaks and moments to sit, warm up, and use the bathroom (as well as having a snack!). Our 10am tour ended at 12.30pm sharp. Hope so many more people can experience the storytelling from Lalli, spread the word, and come away feeling excited + inspired to see the world with an open mind 😊
Loved this tour! Do on day 1
AshSmth,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot stress how much we enjoyed this tour. We landed in Iceland at 6am and did the 10am walking tour to help us stay awake. I think it very nice to learn the history & local tips on the first day of the trip. I went with my my husband and two teenagers, my teenagers were not excited about it, afterwards, they said how thankful they were I booked it. They loved the info Lolli told us. He is very kind, knowledgeable and funny. Book it!
A+ guide, fun experience
Eric W,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was amazing and I would definitely recommend this to others. The tour covers everything you’d want to know (with plenty of room for questions and knowledgeable answers in between), and covers some unique areas of the downtown area. They even treat you to some included classic Icelandic food. The guide was very nice and funny, and I might consider this my favorite walking tour I’ve done. 10/10
Best tour I took on my visit!
952amib,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just did the Funky Iceland History Walk in Reykjavík—WOW! As an American traveler, I loved how Lalli mixed hilarious stories with real history. Vikings, quirky traditions, and local secrets you won’t find in any guidebook. Fun, interactive, and the guide’s humor? Top-notch. If you want culture with a side of laughs, this is THE tour. Also got plenty of post tour recommendations to check out from my guide.
Complete Tour of Reykjavik
JAX148,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent and entertaining tour of all of downtown Reykjavik. Wear your walking shoes! We saw everything of interest and ended with eating the famous hot dogs!
An ideal tour of a great city
richardbI9567LP,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an ideal tour to complete a visit to Reykjavik. Very informative, particularly on the history of Iceland, with a twist of humour and fun. Many thanks to Lalli for being the perfect guide to this great city.
Good history tour with Lolli
Straub411,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first tour in Iceland, and we learned a lot. Lolli did a great job sharing the history of Iceland with many stories along the way. He also told us about the local area and how to save money during our trip. Our guide Lolli gave us a very personal experience, and we enjoyed the hot dog too!
Go on this tour! :)
capturedbyginny,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time! Lalli was our host and made the whole tour so fun and memorable. We loved the stories, the local tips, and the funky vibe. Such a great way to experience Iceland. Highly recommend!
Excellent Funky Iceland walking tour.
Bob C,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Not only covers the history of Iceland but also cultural and Icelander heritage. Guide Lalli is very engaging and a fund of interesting facts and trivia. The tour ends at the long standing hotdog stand with a tasty hotdog that is included in the tour price. Highly recommend this walking tour which is not at all strenuous. But dress warmly if it is windy.
Fun and informative tour with Lalli
Peter D,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toured with Lalli yesterday on our arrival into Reykjavik. An amazing tour, Lalli was both informative and fun. We learned a lot about the city and the country and enjoyed his stories intermixed with facts. The neighborhoods were walked through along with the narrative gave us insight into daily living in Iceland. The tour ended with a genuine Iceland hotdog. What could be better? Highly recommend Lalli on your next visit.
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