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Walking tour of Reykjavik city

About this experience

A pleasant walk among Icelandic history, street arts, folklore and colorful dwellings;
The tour is not suitable for people with walking problems and/or difficulty walking.
ideal for small groups - max. 10 people.

We’ll visit the city’s main landmarks such as the Parliament house, Hallgrimskirkja church, the Pond as well as other picturesque locations, lesser known to tourists…..and of course, we won’t miss the colorful works of art hidden around Reykjavik, one of the street art capitals of the World.

PLEASE NOTE: The tour is ca. 2 miles (3km) long and has a duration
of 2h 30min-3hours.
The last part of the tour is uphill and there are few steps/stairs to take during the tour.
The walking tour is in English only,we don't offer the tour in any other languages

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min–3 hr

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Walking tour of Reykjavik city

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr 30 min–3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr 30 min–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Guidance and storytelling
  • Icelandic schnapp & dried fish, local sweets

Itinerary and highlights

brief introduction to Reykjavik and Iceland’s early history

We'll walk in and out Reykjavik main street and explore some of the colourful,hidden street arts the city is known for.

Admire the National Theater and its architecture

take a look at the Parliament House as well as at other interesting buildings and their curiosities

A quick visit to one of Reykjavik's main landmarks

visit the interesting sculpture garden of Einar Jonsson’s museum

Visit the lake shore and enjoy a beautiful cityscape panorama

Meeting and pickup information

  • Arnarholl Hill, next to the statue of Ingolfur Arnarson We meet all participants at the tour's meeting point, we don't provide any pick up!

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Raven Travel

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking issues or difficulty walking
  • The tour is ca. 2 miles long (3km), the last part of the tour is uphill and there are few steps/stairs to take during the tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • The walking tour is in English only, we don't offer the tour in any other languages

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr 30 min–3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–5; Youth tickets: age 6–13; Adult tickets: age 14+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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