The 11 Best Reykjavik Walking & Food Tours

1.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

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

Start at Hallgrímskirkja and walk through Reykjavík’s central streets with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see Rainbow Street, Arnarhóll, the National Theatre, Harpa when routing allows, the Old Harbour, Parliament, and City Hall. Groups are capped at 12, with guides such as Ryan, Asta, Martin, and Edda bringing history, humor, and useful local tips.

“This is a great tour to take in the beginning of your trip. The guide was great and very knowledgeable. It will help give you the lay of the land, and learn some fun facts and history. The guide gave us tons of great food and activity recommendations. You can ask questions and get some local insider knowledge. He pointed out some great spots and was very friendly. I'd recommend this tour!”

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2.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Harpa Concert Hall for a three-hour walk through central Reykjavik. You will visit five eateries and taste six to eight dishes, from lamb and seafood to hot dogs, desserts, drinks, and fermented shark. Guides such as Bonnie, Thor, Mírmir, Stevie, and Ben are known for adding humor, history, and useful restaurant tips.

“Absolutely amazing!! Our guide, Mimir, was the best. He was so engaging and funny and you could tell he loves his job. He made us all feel as if we were family instead of strangers meeting up for a tour. Thank you so much Mimir.”

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3.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

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

Walk central Reykjavik for about two hours with a local guide and a maximum of 12 people. You’ll hear Viking stories, folklore, and modern Icelandic life while seeing Harpa, the Old Harbour, Parliament, Lake Tjörnin, Laugavegur, and Hallgrimskirkja. Guides such as Bo, Einar, Ester, and Magnús are known for humor, local detail, and an easy pace.

“We had a great guide named Magnuss. Magnuss was very informative and brought us to a number of interesting sites and explained the history, folklore, and legends along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed and had a fun time on this tour.”

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

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

Follow an English-speaking guide through central Reykjavík, from a graveyard dating to around 900 to Hólavallagarður Cemetery and Tjörnin pond. Expect lively tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, monsters, and guardian spirits, with guides such as Mathias, Bo, Stefán, and Ester bringing the folklore to life. The walk ends near Parliament at Austurvöllur Square.

“Excellent tour! It was the perfect introduction to Reykjavik, between the sites on the walk and the history included. Mathias was a fabulous storyteller and guide. Highly recommended.”

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5.Walking tour of Reykjavik city

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

Walk nearly three miles through central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide, visiting Arnarholl, Laugavegur, Parliament, Hallgrimskirkja, Lake Tjornin, and the Einar Jonsson sculpture garden. Small groups of up to 10 make it easy to ask questions. Expect local snacks, city stories, and an uphill finish.

“Luca was very knowledgeable and helpful. Gave us wonderful advice on places to eat and shop. Highly recommended.”

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6.Icelandic Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 407 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide and taste at least ten Icelandic specialties, from lamb soup and cod to fermented shark, candy, and a hot dog. Guides such as Stefan, Einar, Paul, and Magnus mix food with stories about Icelandic culture. Expect five food stops, a drink at the final stop, and a filling introduction to the city.

“Paul was a great guide! He showed us more than just restaurants and explained some of the history. The food was unique and we were happy with the selection. As a vegetarian I had something to eat at every location. Honestly, this was a great start to our trip because we got some tips from Paul and got a nice lay of the land since it was a walking tour! Highly recommend, Paul was awesome.”

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

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

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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8.City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

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

Start by Leifur Eiríksson’s statue at Hallgrímskirkja, then walk downhill through Reykjavík for 2.5 hours. Your English-speaking local guide covers Icelandic history, culture, architecture, Laugavegur, Alþingi, Tjörnin, and Harpa. Small groups, warm indoor stops, and an easy route make this a useful first-day introduction.

“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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9.Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

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

Start at Ingólfur Square for a two-hour walk through central Reykjavik. Your English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide covers Harpa, the harbor, Alþingi, Tjörnin, Laugavegur, and Hallgrímskirkja, adding Icelandic mythology, elf lore, language tips, and advice on where to eat and drink.

“Bjarni is an amazing person. Very knowledgeable. I will highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Iceland for the first time.”

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10.Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 352 reviews · 1h 15m · from $48Best value

Spend 75 minutes at Eimverk Distillery learning how Icelandic barley becomes whisky, gin, and Brennivín. Your English or Icelandic-speaking guide leads a welcome drink, production tour, and tasting. The session includes Flóki whisky, Vor Premium Gin, and Víti Brennivín, with extra samples sometimes offered. Bus 1 and an eight-minute walk reach the distillery.

“Roc was an amazing instructor, he was very informative, you can tell that he cares for the art in whisky making. Great activity to do while in Reykjavik!!”

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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, sea monsters, Grýla, the 13 Yule Lads, and Icelandic magic. You’ll visit old graveyards, the Catholic Cathedral, Lake Tjornin, and an elfstone. Guides may include Einar, Stefan, Magnus, or Oli.

“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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