Iceland · CITY TOURS
The 15 city tours below are ordered by how many travellers actually went, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at the top; the reasons are underneath.
Small-group Reykjavik walk with a local guide, Hallgrímkirkja, Harpa area, old harbour, politics and city hall, all in 2 hours.
“On time and a comprehensive tour. Martin was a very knowledgeable, funny guy. He imparted a lot of information that's quite interesting. He was a GEM! I hope there's more of him.”
Taste 6-8 Icelandic dishes across 5 downtown stops on a 3-hour Reykjavik food walk with an English local guide for $142.
“it was a blast, there was a lot of walking. It was informative, fun, our people in our group were great.”
Hop on and off Reykjavik for up to 48 hours with multilingual audio, reaching Harpa, Old Harbour, museums, and more.
“It's an excellent way to visit the landmarks of the city.”
Walk Reykjavik with a Viking-themed local guide in a 12-person group. Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, hidden history, and smart food tips.
“Our guide was knowledgeable on a wide variety of topics about Iceland. He was friendly and kept a good pace for us.”
Reykjavik City Card for 1 to 3 days: free museum and pool entry, unlimited city buses, plus a ferry to Viðey Island.
“Worth it. So easy to travel about and you can use it to get to the sky lagoon!!!”
City Sightseeing Reykjavik hop-on hop-off bus pass with 16 stops, 24 or 48 hours of flexible sightseeing, and multilingual audio.
“Easy, stress free. Hop on Hop Off. Big double decker red bus. Several stops in great locations. The audio plugs werent all working but a good selection of languages available”
A 90-minute Reykjavik folklore walk with elves, trolls, ghosts, and stories at ancient cemeteries, Tjörnin lake, and Alþingishúsið.
“This ended up being a very fun and interesting tour/walk. Our guide, Mathias was very funny and charismatic. We learned lots of new things and all had a great time.”
3.5-hour bus tour from Ísafjörður to Dynjandi (Fjallfoss), Westfjords’ biggest waterfall. Comfortable ride and time to climb.
“The tour guide Sali was fantastic!!! She explained so many things about Iceland and kept us entertained. Our driver was amazing also….really enjoyed this tour…”
2-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik by boat, with blankets and double decks. City lights fade as aurora flashes green.
“Fantastic! We were so lucky to see the northern lights, the guide was really informative and fun! 10/10”
A 2-hour Reykjavik walking tour with a Viking theme. See Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, Lake Tjörnin, plus local myths and tips.
“Our guide, Stephan I, was wonderful! He told great stories and even sang for us. He brought Reykjavík to life for us. 100% awesome! We visited all the top spots, and learned history and mythology. Definitely a great way to get oriented to the city.”
A small-group Reykjavik walking tour with street art, key landmarks, Icelandic snacks, and big-picture history, wrapped in about 3 hours.
“Amazing way to get to know more about Reykjavik/Iceland. Interesting, educational and fun. Luca is a great guide and taught us a lot about the architecture and history of city.”
A 2.5-hour small-group walking tour in Reykjavík with local storyteller Lalli, linking landmarks to Iceland’s myths, faith, politics.
“Extremely knowledgeable and personable guide, great sense of irony and humor about the history of the country, and very proud to be an Icelander. Came away enriched and with an appreciation for Iceland.”
2.5-hour small-group Reykjavik walk with a local guide: Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa inside, Alþingi, Tjörnin birds, and Laugavegur streets.
“Really good tour. Our guide was Asi who was funny and informative. He shared enough about himself to make it feel personal but not overly so. He had a big group and still managed to have answers to all the questions thrown at him - and if he made them up, he was very convincing. He spoke clearly, fluently and in an interesting and engaging way. The pace of the tour was perfect.”
Reykjavik folklore walk with elves, trolls, ghost tales, runes, two old graveyards, cathedral sights, and city-center magic.
“My sister and I were taken on a tour by Beau and had a wonderful time!! He gave us us a fascinating insight into the folklore of Iceland, took us to places in Reykjavik we would never have otherwise seen, taught us some spells and showed us a very convincing video of Iceland’s answers to the Loch Ness monster! He also took the loveliest photos of us for memories. If you want to learn something a bit different would definitely recommend”
Reykjavik’s Cat Walking Tour blends city landmarks, Icelandic cat folklore, and a cozy stop at Kattakaffihúsið for pastries and cuddles.
“This was a fun way to see some of Reykjavík while learning about Icelandic cats, as well as meeting some cats. The cat cafe is nice as was the cocoa.”
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