Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Vikings walkable? In Reykjavík, yes. This private Viking Age walking tour strings together key Reykjavík landmarks so the city starts to feel like a living saga, not a list of stops. I love that you can move at a pace that fits your group, with time for questions instead of rushing with a busload of … Read more
Food tastes better when the city talks. This private, food-first walking tour is a smart way to learn Reykjavik while you actually eat your way around it. You’ll connect everyday Icelandic flavors to the places that shaped local life, with stops that range from Hallgrímskirkja to government buildings, plus several dedicated tastings along the way. … Read more
Akureyri rewards people who walk. This 3-hour city walk with local food connects the town’s small-day rhythm to what people actually eat in North Iceland. I like the way the route mixes street-level sights with food stops, not just photos-and-plans. I also like that you’re with a live guide (English) who explains how the town … Read more
Movie fans, this walk is for you. This Húsavík tour turns Netflix’s Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga into something you can actually stand inside—real streets, real harbor angles, and real photo spots tied to the film’s moments. It’s a guided walking experience with context that makes the movie references feel like local stories, not … Read more
Reykjavik gets better when you can pause. This self-guided walking audio tour lets you move through the city with hands-free storytelling, triggered as you go, plus offline maps so you are not stuck hunting for signal. I really like the offline-first setup and the location-based audio that plays automatically while you walk. I also appreciate … Read more
This is the kind of tour that turns Reykjavik from scenery into a story. You start at Austurvollur near Hotel Borg and follow the route tied to the British Invasion in May 1940, using period photos and videos to show what changed on the ground. I especially love the focus on the Old Harbour, described … Read more
Húsavík moves at a walk pace. This short guided stroll takes you through old Husavík with the kind of details that are hard to spot on your own. You’ll hit the town’s iconic sites, then keep going through gardens and viewpoints for easy photo stops. I especially like the mix of places with clear purpose. … Read more
Christmas folklore walks faster than you think. In just 2 hours, this Reykjavik tour strings together the characters Icelanders associate with the season—the 13 Santas, their mother, Troll Grýla, and the ferocious Christmas Cat—while you move through real holiday street scenes instead of sitting in a classroom. I love how the guide turns the myths … Read more
Reykjavik gets weirder on a walking tour. This private combo mixes local storytelling with city sights you can actually use to orient yourself fast, from Ingólfstorg’s pillars to Hallgrímskirkja. I like that you control your start time, and I really like the guide format: you get one expert who keeps the pace human and the … Read more
Reykjavík surprises you fast. This 3.5-hour walking tour packs big city energy, quick history context, and a standout finale with an included drink at a private club. You start in central 101 Reykjavík, get a 360° overlook from Hallgrímkirkja, then finish back where you began—no long transfers, no marathon schedule. I like two things most. … Read more
Christmas stories in Reykjavik move fast. I like how this 2-hour walk threads Icelandic holiday traditions through everyday spots, from Hlöllabátar to Hallgrímskirkja, with free entry stops and an English-speaking local guide. I also love the gift-and-culture combo: bookshop picks, ornaments at Litla Jolabudin, and music at 12 Tonar. One thing to consider is market … Read more
Reykjavik at Christmas feels like theater. This guided walking tour turns the city center into a holiday storybook, with Icelandic traditions, folklore, and festive stops along the way. I especially like the mix of photo moments plus story time, and the fact that you get to hunt for the hidden Yule figures around downtown streets. … Read more
Cats and city sights mix well. This private tour is made for your group only, so you can ask questions and set the tempo as you explore downtown. The big moment for many people is the cat café stop at Kattakaffihúsið, where you get a hot drink and Icelandic pastry while you pet resident cats. … Read more
Some ice caves are worth the trip alone. This guided Glacier Walk takes you onto Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacier tongue of Vatnajökull, with time to explore icy features up close. Two things I really like here: the half-day format (so you keep your day flexible), and the focus on real glacier terrain where conditions can be … Read more
Folklore walks beat museum halls. This private Reykjavik stroll turns central landmarks into story stages, from Ingólfstorg’s Viking-linked pillars to the cemetery and lake tied to Icelandic ghost lore. I especially like that it’s private for your party and that the guide builds mini-saga style stories around what you’re standing in front of. The main … Read more