The 12 Best Walking Tours in Reykjavik

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

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

Taste Icelandic classics, street food, and local sweets while exploring Reykjavík landmarks on a relaxed three-hour small-group walk.

“Our first day in Reykjavík couldn’t have been better, thanks to Stevie. He led us through downtown with a perfect mix of fun storytelling and deep local knowledge. It never felt rushed; Stevie gave us plenty of time to savor every bite at each restaurant. The food was incredible, but the Plokkfiskur (cod and potato dish) and the local ice cream were absolute standouts. If you want to find the best hidden gems in the city while feeling like you're walking with a friend, ask for Stevie!”

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2.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

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

Review of CityWalk’s Reykjavík small-group tour, covering Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, Old Harbour, local history, price, and practical tips.

“Out guide Martyn met us with good humour, which he maintained throughout, whilst giving everyone a close personal experience with a good balance of interest and historical fact. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough, and all over ready walking.”

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3.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

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

Taste Icelandic classics, seafood, lamb, desserts, and fermented shark while walking Reykjavik with a local guide.

“Great tour, food was delicious and Catherine our guide made it a lot of fun! Really glad I did it .”

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4.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

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

Review of Reykjavík’s Walk with a Viking tour, covering landmarks, Icelandic history, local tips, price, pacing, guides, and practical details.

“Great information from Ana, who is a local. Small group (7 people, including 4 of us) so quite intimate. Plenty of time for questions and answers.”

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

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

Explore Reykjavík’s oldest streets through tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, and monsters on this lively 90-minute folklore walking tour.

“Really fun walking tour, could be somewhat too much walking for some folks. Beware. The location was hard to find without Google map tho, i wandered a bit”

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6.Vatnajökull Glacier Walk from Hali

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

Review of the 4-hour Vatnajökull glacier walk from Hali, with a super jeep ride, crampons, expert guides, costs, tips, and who should book.

“Excellent guide Miha (undoubtedly spelled wrong) Super friendly and lots of I formation on the glacier. Being up on a glacier is one of our favorite memories of Iceland”

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7.Walking tour of Reykjavik city

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

Review of Reykjavik’s small-group walking tour, with historic sights, street art, Icelandic snacks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Our guide, Luc, was very engaging and knowledgeable. He also had many stories & anecdotes about Reykjavik which made the city seem alive. Highly recommended.”

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

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

Explore Reykjavik with storyteller Lalli, from Hallgrimskirkja to Parliament, with Viking tales, local culture, and an Icelandic hot dog.

“A fabulous and fascinating introduction to the city. Great information and itinerary, Highly recommend!!”

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9.City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

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

Explore Reykjavík on a 2.5-hour small-group walk covering Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, Parliament, Tjörnin, and local culture.

“Tour is good. Very friendly guide who is very knowledgable with his craft. Very informative . Answers all questions asked as much as he can. I will definitely advise friends coming over to have this tour.”

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10.Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

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

Get oriented in Reykjavik with a two-hour Viking-led walk covering Harpa, Parliament, Tjornin, Laugavegur, and local food tips.

“Einar was fabulous! He had a great energy and was so knowledgeable. Thanks for a great tour!”

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11.Guided Folklore Walking Tour

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

Explore Reykjavik folklore on a lively 90-minute walk featuring elves, trolls, ghosts, graveyards, magic, and Icelandic legends.

“Very fun and informative! I am glad this was the first thing we did in Iceland as we learned so much that helped during the rest of our stay!”

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12.Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $246

Review of Sólheimajökull ice climbing and glacier walk near Vík, with gear, timing, price, fitness advice, guides, and booking tips.

“Great experience that is friendly for entire family. Our guide Kevin did a great job making us feel welcomed. You get all the gear and you do a hike, then some education of glacier, sip some glacier water, maybe apply a mud mask, and climb a cliff! Nice mix of a tour!”

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