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The 15 Best Reykjavík Walking & Food Tours

44 tours  ·  from $12

The old town is small enough to cross in twenty minutes, which makes the guide the point rather than the distance. These 15 cover the food walks, the history routes and the folklore evenings, priced by length and tastings.

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland - Starting at Harpa Concert Hall
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Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Join a guide such as Stevie, Thor, Lenny, or Mímir for three hours of Reykjavik food, city sights, and local stories. Walk from Harpa through Arnarhóll, Laugavegur, and Skólavörðustígur, stopping at four to six eateries for eight or more tastings, with dietary needs accommodated.

“Very relaxed atmosphere with Mintzy , introduced various foods and spent the right amount of time in sights along the walking path . A bunch of us tried Greenland shark . It was fun and do come hungry.”

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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk - Rainbow Street and the National Theatre
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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

2.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,076 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Walk central Reykjavík with a local CityWalk guide in a group capped at 12 people. Over about two hours, you’ll see Hallgrímskirkja, Rainbow Street, Alþingi, City Hall, the Old Harbour, and possibly Harpa, while hearing Icelandic history, culture, legends, and useful food tips.

“Our tour guide Asta was wonderful and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Icelandic history and the tour was just the right amount of time”

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Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings - Five stops, six to eight tastes
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Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

3.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,645 reviews · 3 hours · from $142

Meet your English-speaking guide at Harpa and walk through downtown Reykjavik, stopping at five eateries for 6 to 8 Icelandic tastings. Expect lamb, seafood, desserts, drinks, and possibly fermented shark, with guides such as Thor, Bonnie, Stevie, and Mimir adding local stories and humor.

“What a lovely tour!!!! I was stiffed by the end lf it. The dishes were delicious!!! Dave was a very friendly well Educated man!!! If you needed to know anything he would tell you :)”

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Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking - Aðalstræti and the city’s oldest house
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Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

4.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,018 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Explore Reykjavík on foot with a local guide such as Bo, Einar, Ester, or Magnús. This two-hour tour links Viking history, folklore, politics, harbor views, Harpa, Laugavegur, and Hallgrímskirkja. Groups are capped at 12, and your guide also shares practical food and shopping tips.

“We loved our guide Robyn ! She was very knowledgeable about all aspects of being an Icelander, including history, life here, city, schools, surroundings, food, etc. We had a fun walking tour that helped us know the island and city so much more than we would have on our own! I’d recommend it at the beginning of a trip for sure.”

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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland - The oldest graveyard and the story of Skúli Magnússon
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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

5.Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk central Reykjavík with guides such as Mathias, Bo, Stefán, or Dúi, hearing lively tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, monsters, and guardian spirits. The 90-minute route visits old cemeteries, Tjörnin lake, City Hall, and Parliament Square. English, mobile ticket, $55.63 per person.

“Our guide, Stefan I. , gave us an entertaining and knowledgeable tour of the older part of Reykjavik. Filled with stories of trolls, elves and ghosts, we got a glimpse of the rich heritage of the area.”

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Vatnajökull Glacier Walk from Hali - The super-jeep ride into Vatnajökull National Park
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Vatnajökull Glacier Walk from Hali

6.Vatnajökull Glacier Walk from Hali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $143

From Hali, join guides such as Christina, Mihai, or Mike for a 3.5 to 4-hour glacier outing on Breiðamerkurjökull. A super-jeep carries you away from the busiest sights, then you spend about 1 to 1.5 hours on the ice with crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe.

“Great experience , I already recommend to my friends that are coming in October. Lovely guide, he explain us everything in detail so nice. Easy walk.”

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Walking tour of Reykjavik city - Arnarhóll begins the story in central Reykjavik
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Walking tour of Reykjavik city

7.Walking tour of Reykjavik city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $51Best value

Walk nearly 3 miles through central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide, usually in a group of no more than 10. Expect city history, street art, Parliament, Hallgrimskirkja, local snacks, and practical food and shopping advice. Luca is a frequently praised guide.

“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.”

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Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller - Einar Jónsson’s sculpture garden and Norse mythology
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Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik – With local storyteller

8.Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik – With local storyteller

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Walk downhill through central Reykjavik with local storyteller Lalli, learning about Vikings, Norse myths, Christianity, politics, and Iceland’s rise from poverty. The 2.5-hour small-group tour visits Hallgrimskirkja, Tjörnin, City Hall, and Parliament, with an Icelandic hot dog along the way.

“Really enjoyed this! Toured Reykjavik's sites whilst being told a great story about Iceland through the ages. Learning about Icelandic history was fun! Lalli has personality and clearly know his history and enjoys his job.”

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Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide - Down Skólavörðustígur and along Laugavegur
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Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

9.City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $51

Join CityWalk Reykjavík for a 2.5-hour English walking tour from Hallgrímskirkja to Parliament Square. Expect a small group, local stories, Harpa’s striking interior, colorful Tjörnin, and practical tips for food and sightseeing. Guides have included Ási, Ryan, Erik, Tom, and Martin.

“The guide was really good, very well use of the time. Highly recommended.”

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Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking - Meeting at Ingólfur Square
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Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

10.Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 361 reviews · from $51

Walk Reykjavik’s center with an English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide from Your Friend In Reykjavik. Hear Icelandic myths, learn a little language, spot elf homes, and visit Harpa, Parliament, Tjornin, Laugavegur, and Hallgrimskirkja. Guides may include Einar, Bjarni, Jonina, Esther, or Stefan.

“This was such a great experience for our first day in Iceland! Being guided around the city from a descent of Iceland’s Vikings was so interesting. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and kept checking in with us to make sure we were okay in the very windy conditions. Seeing some of Reykjavik’s most iconic attractions as well as some hidden gems was a definite highlight.”

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Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour - Ingólfur Square and the first Icelandic stories
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Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour

11.Guided Folklore Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · from $51

Walk central Reykjavik with an entertaining English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide and hear tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, monsters, runes, and the 13 Icelandic Santas. You will visit old graveyards, the Catholic Cathedral, Lake Tjornin, and an elfstone for $51.

“Really enjoyed the folklore tour and learning about the elves and trolls of Iceland. Einar was a great guide and liked hearing about his family connections to the places we visited and the folk stories that we heard. Great way to spend the afternoon.”

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Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon

12.Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

Meet your guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a four to five hour journey across Vatnajökull. You’ll use crampons to reach a blue ice cave and may explore moulins, blue canyons, and other glacier features. Guides such as Stefan, Sindri, and Vigfús are praised for safety and storytelling.

“We were really looking forward to the tour, however, due to weather it had to be cancelled. Your company was VERY communicative and offered to rebook the following day but we had Other plans”

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Vatnajökull: Short Glacier Encounter Walk with 4x4 Transfer - The 15-minute 4x4 ride into the glacier valley
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Vatnajökull: Short Glacier Encounter Walk with 4×4 Transfer

13.Short Glacier Encounter Walk with 4×4 Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 201 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $122

Join a small group of up to 12 for an easy 1.5-hour walk on Falljökull, with crampon training, glacier geology, and a 4x4 ride from Freysnes. Guides such as Mary, Barbara, Ásta, and Asgeir are praised for clear instruction and patient pacing.

“We loved the glacier walk. Our guide, Asgeir, was amazing, very helpful and friendly. The super jeep ride was fun, too. We spent about 1.5 hours on the ice. Highly recommend the glacier walk and our guide!”

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The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour - Starting at Ingólfstorg and the settlement story
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The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

14.The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Walk central Reykjavík with guides such as Barði, Einar, Robyn, and Stefán, tracking famous shop cats while hearing Icelandic folklore and city stories. The relaxed two-hour route includes Lake Tjörnin, Hallgrímskirkja, a hot drink and Icelandic pastry at Kattakaffihúsið, and Einar Jónsson’s sculpture garden.

“The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour was such a delightful surprise and one of the most heartwarming experiences of my trip. It’s not just about meeting adorable cats (though you definitely do!)—it’s also a quirky, cultural journey through Reykjavik with a feline twist. Our guide Robyn clearly loved both cats and Icelandic history, sharing stories about the city’s most famous resident cats, their roles in local shops and cafés, and the special place cats hold in Icelandic culture. We learned fun facts about the Yule Cat of Icelandic folklore. What made it special was the relaxed pace—wandering through peaceful streets, popping into cat-friendly spots, and meeting a few furry locals lounging…”

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Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik - Ingólfstorg sets the historical tone
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Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

15.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Walk central Reykjavik with a private English-speaking guide such as Einar, Gardar, Stefan, or Magnus. You’ll taste shellfish soup, a lamb hot dog, supermarket snacks, traditional market foods, lamb tartar, smoked fish, fermented shark, and an Icelandic drink over about three hours.

“This was a great intro to Iceland. Olaf, our guide, was wonderful. She told us so much abount the country and the food that we would never have know otherwise. I highly recommend this quick 3 hour tour - and asking for Olaf!”

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