Walking tour of Reykjavik city
Overview
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A pleasant walk among Icelandic history, street arts, folklore and colorful dwellings;
The tour is not suitable for people with walking problems and/or difficulty walking.
ideal for small groups - max. 10 people.
We’ll visit the city’s main landmarks such as the Parliament house, Hallgrimskirkja church, the Pond as well as other picturesque locations, lesser known to tourists…..and of course, we won’t miss the colorful works of art hidden around Reykjavik, one of the street art capitals of the World.
PLEASE NOTE: The tour is almost 3 miles long and has a duration
of 2h 40min-3hours.
The last part of the tour is uphill and there are few steps/stairs to take during the tour.
The walking tour is in English only,we don't offer the tour in any other languages
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with walking issues or difficulty walking
The tour is almost 3miles long, the last part of the tour is uphill and there are few steps/stairs to take during the tour
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
The walking tour is in English only, we don't offer the tour in any other languages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Arnarholl Statue
brief introduction to Reykjavik and Iceland’s early history
Laugavegur
We'll walk in and out Reykjavik main street and explore some of the colourful,hidden street arts the city is known for.
What‘s Included
Guidance and storytelling
Icelandic schnapp & dried fish, local sweets
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Walking tour of Reykjavik city
Reviews
423 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An interesting and pleasant walk around Reykjavik with Luca.
Sylwia H,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour of Reykjavík with Luca was certainly time extremely well spent. Luca shared many fascinating stories with us, gave us insight into the history of Reykjavík’s founding and development, offered helpful tips, and happily answered all our questions. I visited this extraordinary place with my teenage son, who—when asked which attraction he enjoyed the most—replied that it was precisely the walk around Reykjavík with Luca. It is worth noting that we also visited the South Coast, went whale watching, and even set out in search of the Northern Lights—so the competition was stiff—yet in my teenager's eyes, Luca proved to be unrivaled. It is also worth mentioning that treating us to local sweets and drinks was an incredibly kind gesture on his part. Yes, this is definitely an experience I highly recommend.
Brilliant tour
Barry M,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Luca was brilliant. Really good with the history of Reykjavík. Saw all the relevant sights in a walking tour that lasted well over 2.5 hours. Really enjoyed it.
Our tour guide was very...
Alina S,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very nice. He have a lot of knowledge, he gave us a lot of information and recommendations of restaurants and places to visit.
Downtown tour
Vincent A,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Our tour guide, Luca, was extremely knowledgeable. We really enjoyed his stories about the history and architecture of the city.
Reykjavik - A City That Gives Around Every Corner
TravelNotesEllaErik,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We came for nature. The city made us stay longer. After days of waterfalls, geysers, and volcanic landscapes, we expected Reykjavik to be a pleasant stop. It became so much more. This is a city that reveals itself slowly - not through landmarks, but through corners.Every street brought something new. A turquoise ice cream shop with a pink door. A turf-roofed boutique glowing with warm light. Houses in purple, lime green, deep red - side by side, somehow harmonious. Small shops full of someone's passion. Murals appearing where you least expect them.And then: Skólavörðustígur. The rainbow street. Pride colours painted permanently into the pavement, stretching all the way up to Hallgrímskirkja. A city making a statement without saying a word: every love belongs here.What surprised us: The colours aren't random or chaotic. Everything feels considered. Bold, but not loud. Playful, but grounded. We stopped noticing the cold because our eyes - and then our hearts - felt warm.Practical tip: Walk slowly. Turn corners. Look up. The best of Reykjavik isn't on any map - it's in the details between destinations.We've visited capitals across Europe. This small northern city showed us something rare: a place that doesn't perform for tourists. It simply is itself - colourful, kind, and quietly confident.
Go on this tour. Excellent itinerary. Superior in every way to a Reykjavik tour I took a week later. Bravo!
543joycep,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Go on this tour. Excellent itinerary. Superior in every way to a Reykjavik tour I took a week later. Bravo! Guide was knowledgeable
Great tour
DaveFromHoboken,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great walking tour that covered the highlights. We appreciated the several good food suggestions along the way. Hallgrimskirkja was a huge highlight. We stopped along the way at Braud, the settlement museum, and the coffee shop in the old harbor.
Luca was very...
Paula S,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Luca was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great tour! Dress warmly, including hat and gloves as you often stand in place to hear the host’s explanation.
Great tour! Luca was very...
Francisco M,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Luca was very knowledgeable and took us around the city to wonderful sites. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to get know the city!
Reykjavik Walking Tour
Jody c,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Luca was an awesome tour guide. He shared so much history about Reykjavik, that we would not have known touring on our own. It was a very informative and fun tour!!
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