The 10 Best Walking Tours in Iceland

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 history on a three-hour Reykjavik walking tour with eight or more generous samples.

“We had a fantastic time on this tour! Stevie, our guide, was knowledgeable and charismatic—a charming storyteller who added cultural context to each stop and shared personal stories that kept us laughing through a chilly January night. The food selections were a great introduction to classic Icelandic cooking and helped us check several things off of our foodie bucket list. A perfect way to get to know Reykjavík. Highly recommend!”

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2.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

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

See Reykjavík’s top sights, hear local stories, and get your bearings on this friendly two-hour small-group walking tour.

“It was a great tour. David, the guide, was very friendly. He highlighted a lot of places I just walked by on the way to the meeting point that I would have otherwise not have know were of any significance. He also gave a lot of recommendations for other activities as well as provided a list of recommendations from his other associates. Highly recommend for a Reykjavík first timer to help get situated on your first day.”

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3.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

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

Taste Icelandic lamb, seafood, desserts, and fermented shark while walking Reykjavik with a local guide across five food stops.

“Fantastic. Katrin was great. Really fun and got us all talking and enjoying the whole evening together”

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4.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

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

Walk Reykjavik with a local guide, from Viking settlement sites to Harpa and Hallgrímskirkja, in a small group with practical city tips.

“Guide was wonderful and friendly - knowledgeable and nice to have someone with such a strong background to the city”

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5.Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 434 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Explore Reykjavik on a lively two-hour Viking-led walk covering Harpa, Tjornin, Laugavegur, Hallgrimskirkja, folklore, food, and local 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.”

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6.City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

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

Explore Reykjavík on a 2.5-hour small-group walk covering Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, Alþingi, Tjörnin, and local city life.

“The tour was brilliant. Ryan was knowledgeable, informative and covered a lot during the tour. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend!”

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7.Guided Folklore Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 333 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54

Explore Reykjavik folklore on a 90-minute walk featuring elves, trolls, ghosts, graveyards, runes, and Icelandic stories.

“He told me interesting and scary folktales about monsters and trolls, as well as explanations about Icelandic characters. My English wasn't good, but I listened intently to understand as best as I could. I will learn more about Icelandic folklore when I get home. Very good, nice and kind. It was a guide. I really got goosebumps when he said his lines!”

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8.Reykjavik City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · from $53

See Reykjavik’s key sights on a 2.5-hour walking tour with local guides, Icelandic history, Norse myths, geology, and practical city tips.

“Nice French guide. I learnt a lot about the city and the country. Always nice to have someone showing you the interesting parts and telling you about the story of the place you are visiting. Very good tour !”

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9.Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 2h 45m · from $51

Explore Reykjavik’s landmarks, old streets, street art, Icelandic history, dried fish, sweets, and schnapps on a small-group walking tour.

“This is a must for anyone new to the city! Luca was the best! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city and country and shared a lot of interesting facts. We saw so much in our 3 hours! And after the tour Luca sent us a list of restaurants, breweries and other attractions he thought we might enjoy. What s bonus!”

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10.Feline-Focused City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Explore Reykjavík through its cats, legends, landmarks, and cozy cat café on this warm, quirky two-hour walking tour.

“If you are a cat person, this tour is great. We also got to learn a lot about the town. Stephen I was our guide and he was fantastic! It was a perfect size small group. We loved everything about it!”

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