The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour
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2 hours
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The Reykjavik CatWalk
Join Your Friend in Reykjavik for a Cattastic Walking tour of downtown Reykjavik.
This is a City Walking Tour with a firm focus on our feline companions.
We will follow in the Paw Prints of cats since the settlement of Iceland.
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Together we will explore the myths about Cats in Iceland and the world? We will even explore tails from Cat’s Hiss-story throughout the world.
Included in our tour is even a visit to the one and only Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse to pet some cats while we sip on Coffee or Hot Cocoa and taste Icelandic pastry.
If we are fur-tunate enough and the Cat gods allow, there is the Paw-sibility that we catch a glimpse of the most famous Cats of downtown Reykjavik, Baktus, Jonsi, and Ofelia to name a few.
We will start up by the pillars at Ingólfur Square and our final destination is the Statue Garden of Einar Jonsson by Hallgrimskirkja Church.
This is a Purrfect 2 hour City Walk in Reykjavik for Cat Lovers
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for people with a Cat Allergy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We meet up at a fitting place, or the two stone pillars, the monument to the start of the Settlement of Iceland. Where did the Cats of Iceland come from?
Lake Tjornin
We stop for a little while admiring the Reykjavik pond and its birdlife. Just imagining how it would be a cat in those circumstances.
What‘s Included
Guided Commentary
We offer Coffee or Hot Cocoa & an Icelandic pastry at the Reykjavik Cat Coffee house
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The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour
Reviews
193 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Bosses of Reykjavik
Helaina V,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bardi 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.
PURRfect Walking Tour
jeanettewT6773SD,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun tour around Reykjavik. It wasn't always a guarantee to meet some of the feline celebrities but we met Volvo, Baktus, Negull, and Ofelia! Plus we visited a cat cafe close to Rainbow Street. Bardi provided a lot of fun anecdotes and legends while taking us around the tour ending with meeting his cats. There were 5 of us on the tour and we walked around for about 2 hours-ish. Definitely recommend if you're a feline friend.
Purrfect Tour
SaraMarie D,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing. The purrfect start to our honeymoon. Our tour guide was very friendly, loved cats and showed us all the famous insta cats hiding spots. We even got to meet Volvo who was hard at work as seen on insta. Highly recommend ❤️
A unique and lovely experience!
Coastal627039,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All cat lovers need to go on this tour! It's also a fantastic way to explore the downtown area on one of your first days. You meet lots of cats, enjoy a delicious hot chocolate and meet some new friends. Highly recommend!
Purrfect tour
Desert H,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A must do for all cat enthusiasts! Bardi was very informative about the city and its history and where all the cool cats hang out! We loved how welcoming the city and businesses are to cats.
A fun and unique tour!
Megan Z,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The cat tour was a lot of fun! The weather had been a little wet, so we didn’t get to meet all of the local cats (they were not in their usual spots, probably staying warm and dry somewhere else), but we still met quite a few. Our guide had some great stories, and my daughter listed this tour as one of her favorite things from our trip.
Barði was wonderful and...
Roger H,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Barði was wonderful and charming! We learned much about cat culture in Iceland, searched for and found some of the famous cats of the central Reykjavik, learned quite a lot about Icelandic history and generally had a wonderful time!
Fun whimsical experience!
ChirpyFromLA,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A delightful way to experience the downtown area, weaving in folklore and whimsical cat stories with an entertaining and passionate tour guide. We met may Cat Celebrities! Hard to pin down one highlight of this tour, but I’d say the last stop was fun and personal. *Be On Time*… they get upset if you’re late!
A Light & Fun Adventure on the Cat Walk
psyoniaw,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Bardi was delightful! He was friendly and warm and shared his knowldge of the city and his love of cats. We really got a sense of community interacting with the shop and cafe owners (and the cats). It was a charming and fun tour.
HIDDEN GEM for cat and history lovers
Sara A,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the cat walking tour our very first day in Reykjavik at the very end of November and it was perfect! I’ll be honest, I thought this tour might be a bit “gimmicky” when I booked it, which I didn’t mind because I’m a pretty hardcore cat lover, but it exceeded my expectations by far!! After doing this tour, I can tell you that cats play an integral role in the culture of Reykjavík and in the history of Iceland, and this tour truly immerses you in both of those things. Barði was our guide and he, as the #1 cat lover in Iceland, made the experience unforgettable. He knows all the local cats, their lore, and where they like to hang out, so we got to see tons of cats on this cold and windy day. We loved learning about, admiring, and petting the local cats, and Barði sprinkles in the perfect amount of historical information about Reykjavík in general, as well as the role cats have played throughout Iceland’s rich history. I learned so much on this tour that we were “impressing” subsequent tour guides with the knowledge Barði bestowed on us. This was truly the perfect way to start our trip and get acquainted with the city. Plus, by doing this on our first day, we knew where to go back to see cats on subsequent days when we happened upon them (or, to be honest, sought them out). Additionally, every other traveler we encountered on our tour was supremely jealous ;). Clearly, not enough people know about this tour, so if you see this review and you love cats, this is a MUST!
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