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Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

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Reykjavik: City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide
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Top rated
4.760163 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.760163 out of 5 stars
246 reviews

Enjoy a small-group walking tour of Reykjavík with a local. See the Harpa Concert Hall, Parliament, Hallgrímskirkja Church, and more landmarks while hearing about the history and culture of Iceland.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

C
Caroline – United States

Great introduction to Iceland, the people and culture. Erik was knowledgeable and humorous, and was the perfect guide in this small walking group.

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Brian – Australia

Tomas was a great guide, we especially liked his strong knowledge of Icelandic history.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Leifur Eriksson Statue

    Hallgrimskirkja

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)

    Optional

    Hallgrimskirkja

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Food market visit, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

    Optional

    Laugavegur

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)

    Optional

    Alþingi

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)

    Optional

    Austurvöllur

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)

    Optional

    Harpa

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)

    Optional

    Arnarhóll

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)

    Optional

  • Finish at:

    Free walking Tour Reykjavik CityWalk

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Meet up with your guide at Reykjavik's iconic Hallgrímskirkja
  • See the inside of Harpa and its jaw-dropping design
  • Photograph the Alþingi Parliament building from 1881
  • See the colourful houses on lake Tjörnin and the wildlife & the birds
  • Explore the quaint & quirky streets of Reykjavík, Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

Full description

Find your guide in front of Hallgrímskirkja Church by the statue of Leifur Eiríksson. This is on a hill and the highest ground in Reykjavík, from which you can get an overview of the area. From that point, you will walk downhill.

The guide will take you through various streets of Reykjavík, passing by important buildings of great architecture, and will detail their history as you walk by. You’ll get a great introduction to Iceland's history and culture. See the Harpa Concert Hall, beautiful on the inside, which also serves well as a warm stop on cold days which are frequent in Iceland.

Continue the walk along the oceanfront before eventually moving to the oldest part where the parliament and city hall is located. We finish the walking tour by the Parliament building in the main square.

The walk is Wheelchair accessible and adjustable in bad weather as the small group size ensures we can take shelter in buildings and exhibitions.

Make sure you tour with CityWalk Reykjavík for a guaranteed great experience with a local.

Includes

  • Local guide
  • Walking tour
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point

Find your CityWalk Reykjavík guide in marked outfit in front of Hallgrimskirkja by the statue of Leifur Eiríksson

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • The tour takes place rain or shine
  • Great weather is not guaranteed, but the tour is never canceled. In case of bad or cold weather, some indoor stops will be added
  • The tour is very easy and all downhill
  • The total elevation is about 100 meters or 300 feet
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible
  • You will mostly walk on geothermal heated or salted sidewalks, free of ice and snow
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From $51 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 246 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Caroline – United StatesJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Great introduction to Iceland, the people and culture. Erik was knowledgeable and humorous, and was the perfect guide in this small walking group.
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Brian – AustraliaMay 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Tomas was a great guide, we especially liked his strong knowledge of Icelandic history.
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Adrienne – United StatesMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Tom; we learned so much about Reykjavík and Icelandic history in general. There were just 4 of us in the group, so it almost felt like a private tour! Tom is so knowledgeable and personable, and answered all of our many questions. We only had one day in the Reykjavik area at the end of our week long Ring Road adventure, and we felt the tour was the perfect way to see and learn as much as we could in the short time we had. We also appreciated his excellent restaurant suggestions and enjoyed some delicious lobster soup and fresh fish after the tour. One of our best tours ever!

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