About this experience
The tour will take you to the hidden gems and famous sites of Reykjavik. From The Unknown Bureaucrat, a playful statue by Magnus Thomasson near the city’s peaceful pond, through the winding streets, arts areas, spots with traditional food and lively squares of historic downtown, to the iconic Hallgrimskirkja, and all the way to the Sun Voyager. You’ll hear the story of Iceland. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–1 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–1 hr 30 min 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
- Walking tour in Reykjavik on our walking tour app
- Hands Free, Location aware experience that plays as you walk
- Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires.
Not included
- No food or drink
- No IN person guide, it's all on our walking tour app
- No admission, it's all outside
Itinerary and highlights
The tour starts at the Pond, at the The Unknown Bureaucrat by Magnus Thomasson statue. Why is his body like a block? Well, take the tour an find out
The tour stops outside the church, where you'll see multiple statues and hear the story of the church and it's leaders.
In the square you will hear the story of the statues, the people they symbolize, and what's up with the black cone?
At this stop you'll hear about the area, the settlements, the statues and the people.
The tour stops outside of a few museums, one being the Reykjavík City Museum where you'll hear it's history.
Why are these people statues and staring out at the water? Well they have a story, of course. Find out what it is on the tour.
Discover the story of how Iceland was founded, and the crazy man that was kicked out of his country to make a new one,.
Rainbow painted streets, how did they get that way? Why? And lots of shops and views here.
Leif! See his historic statue and discover his story, all while getting a great view of the amazing church.
One of the best statues, in my opinion, you'll find. And it has a great story, discover it on the tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- The tour starts at the Pond, at the The Unknown Bureaucrat by Magnus Thomasson statue. Why is his body like a block? Well, take the tour an find out
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- WalknTours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Service animals allowed
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