12 Iceland Walking Tours Worth Booking

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Start at Harpa Concert Hall and walk central Reykjavik with a guide such as Stevie, Thor, Lenny, or Mímir. Visit four to six eateries for eight or more tastings, from lamb and fish to fermented shark and rye bread ice cream, with Hallgrímskirkja and local history along the way.

“Fantastic experience- Haddy was a great tour guide full of fun and facts! All the food stops sit super tasty and Haddy had so many great recommendations for the rest of our trip.”

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2.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

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

Walk central Reykjavík with a local English-speaking guide in a group capped at 12. See Hallgrímskirkja, Rainbow Street, Arnarhóll, Harpa, the Old Harbour, Parliament, and City Hall while learning Icelandic history, folklore, and useful city tips.

“The only word I can use to describe this tour was “awkward”. David, was a nice enough fellow but left a lot to be desired as a guide. He seemed to struggle with what to say, and said multiple times, “What questions would you like to ask me?” as if searching for topics. We have done several other walking tours with Viator in other countries and learned a lot while simultaneously being entertained. After 1.5 hours with some awkward silences, we not only felt like we knew little more about Reykjavík than when we started but we were looking forward to the arrival of darkness at 4pm so we might…”

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3.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

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

Spend three hours walking central Reykjavik with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at five eateries for 6 to 8 tastings. Expect Icelandic lamb, seafood, desserts, modern twists, and possibly fermented shark, with guides such as Bonnie, Thor, Ben, and Mimir sharing food tips and city stories.

“Great tour, food was delicious and Catherine our guide made it a lot of fun! Really glad I did it .”

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4.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

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

This two-hour Reykjavik walk takes you from Ingólfstorg through the old town, Parliament, Tjörnin, the Old Harbour, Harpa, Laugavegur, and Hallgrimskirkja. Guides such as Bo, Einar, Ester, and Magnús mix Viking history with folklore, politics, local life, and practical food tips. Groups are limited to 12.

“Our guide Bo was fabulous and struck the right balance between local knowledge and history, political humour, stories and legends. It was a very relaxing couple of hours at a leisurely pace and we left knowing more than we could have learnt had we wandered around on our own. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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5.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Walk onto Sólheimajökull from the base camp with a certified guide and a group of no more than 14. You’ll learn glacier safety, use crampons and an ice axe, see blue ice and crevasses, and may sample clean glacier water. Guides such as Sam, Sophia, Oskar, and Heini have earned especially warm praise.

“Amazing, guide Dennis was absolutely brilliant and catered for everyone’s needs and abilities, thank-you 👍👍”

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

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

Walk central Reykjavík with guides such as Mathias, Bo, Stefán, and Dúi, hearing lively tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, monsters, and guardian spirits. The route visits two old cemeteries, Tjörnin lake, City Hall, and Parliament Square, with humor, songs, and local stories along the way.

“Mathias was great! My husband and I were the only two who had booked the tour so we basically had our own personal tour. This was great and allowed us to get to chat one on one and ask several questions. He told many interesting stories about Icelandic folklore and was very animated and funny the whole time. 10/10 experience - would highly recommend!”

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7.Vatnajökull Glacier Walk from Hali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $143

Join Glacier Adventure in Hali for a 3.5 to 4-hour guided walk on Breiðamerkurjökull. Your guide, possibly Christina, Mihai, Bjorg, Mike, or another local expert, supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then leads you across quiet glacier scenery.

“This was the highlight of my trip. Not only because of the amazing sights, but because of the passion of the guides. It was thrilling , eye opening and educational all in one. While I am sure all the guides are amazing I can’t give enough credit Read more”

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8.Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 434 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Start with a local guide in a light blue Your Friend in Reykjavik jacket and walk Reykjavik’s center for two hours. Visit Harpa, the harbour, Tjörnin, Alþingi, Laugavegur, and Hallgrímskirkja while learning Icelandic stories, folklore, language, food tips, and local shortcuts.

“The information about everything we saw that was provided was very well told and interesting to learn. The pace of the tour was nice and the tour guide has a good sense of humor, very personable. He answered all our questions. Loved that it was a small group setting.”

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9.City Walking tour in Small Group with Local Guide

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

Spend 2.5 hours walking downhill through Reykjavík with an English-speaking local guide. Start at Hallgrímskirkja, see Harpa from inside, pass Laugavegur, Tjörnin, Alþingi, Austurvöllur, and Arnarhóll, and finish near Parliament. Small groups keep the pace friendly and make questions easy.

“Excellent walking tour and guide! Perfectly paced, informative and entertaining.”

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10.Guided Folklore Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 333 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54

Walk central Reykjavik with a local storyteller and hear tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, runes, the Yule Lads, and Icelandic monsters. You’ll visit old graveyards, Christ the King Cathedral, Lake Tjornin, an elfstone, and Austurvöllur. Guides speak English, Spanish, or French.

“Really enjoyed the folklore tour and learning about the elves and trolls of Iceland. Einar was a great guide and liked hearing about his family connections to the places we visited and the folk stories that we heard. Great way to spend the afternoon.”

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11.Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

Meet your guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a five-hour adventure on Vatnajökull. With up to eight people, you’ll use crampons to cross the glacier, enter a blue ice cave, and possibly see moulins, blue holes, and ice canyons. Guides such as Stefan and Sindri add safety, stories, and plenty of time for photos.

“One of the best experiences I have had. Great guide, incredible experience with caves and glacier. Do it.”

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12.Reykjavik City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · from $53

Spend 2.5 hours walking central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide. See Hallgrímskirkja, Þingholt, Tjörnin pond, City Hall, Parliament, the Old Harbour, Harpa, and Sólfar, while learning about Vikings, Norse mythology, geology, and daily life.

“Our guide was a local who discussed her family history as well as the history of Iceland. Slow paced/easy walking but very interesting- guide adjusted the tour to the weather and interests.”

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