3 History Tours in Iceland Worth Booking

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

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

Walk through central Reykjavik with local storyteller Lalli on a 2.5-hour history tour. Visit Hallgrimskirkja, Tjörnin Pond, Parliament, City Hall, and Einar Jónsson’s sculpture garden while hearing about Vikings, Norse myths, religion, politics, and Iceland’s rise from poverty. The tour is in English and limited to 15 people.

“We were so fortunate to have Lalli as our tour guide to introduce us to the history of Reykjavik. He was funny, engaging, knowledgable and if there were people like him teaching history courses in school, I'm sure a lot more people would be interested in history. I wouldn't hesitate to take the same tour again and anything else Funky Iceland has to offer!”

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2.Ancient Historical Site Tour at the Caves of Hella

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $55

At Ægissíða near Hella, your English-speaking guide leads you through four of Iceland’s ancient man-made caves. Expect stories about the site, a cave believed to have served as an early Christian church, and a short walk across an active farm. The tour lasts about an hour, with time spent standing underground.

“Well worth the drive out from Rekyavik. Even better if you're driving the golden circle and book this just before you head out to the first stop. Bundle up because it's super chilly out at this site.”

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3.Self-Guided Tour of Ísafjörður: Art, History, and Architecture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

This self-guided VoiceMap walk leads you from the Westfjord History Museum to Silfurtorg in about 75 to 90 minutes. Hear a local narrator share Ísafjörður stories as you pass the church, old hospital, Whalebone Arch, Fishermen’s Monument, Kerecis, and 3D Crosswalk. Download the route, bring headphones, and walk at your own pace.

“Be sure to download the Voice map ahead of time and make certain it is operating. It takes a bit of time to do it. I really enjoyed the tour until I had to take some other streets due to the construction occurring. There was sanding being done on buildings and I could not tolerate the dust. Tried to get it to match my location but gave up.”

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