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title: Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 60
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 443
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 25 (Food, Beer & Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/funky-history-walking-tour-in-reykjavik-with-local-storyteller/
---

# Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller

In our comparison: #3 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This Reykjavik walking tour is an immersive history lesson with Icelandic lunch included in the price. The tour is a quick and easy way to learn about the history of Iceland and the basic stuff you need to know to continue exploring the city on your own. Join us on an amazing journey through 1150 years of Icelandic history and learn how the fight for survival, freedom and tolerance have shaped a nation. This is the funkiest of all tours and our guides will tell you some crazy stories with their unique entertaining style.

Included in the price:
 • Local English-speaking guide
 • An in-depth view of Iceland's history

Why walk with us?
 • We tell you some crazy stories about Iceland and its people
 • We tell it like it is, no sugar coating the truth
 • We have certified guides who know their stuff
 • It’s a fun, relaxed and entertaining walk
 • Small groups (max 15)

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will meet you in front of…
- Starts 10:00, 13:00, 16:00: 3 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €60 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 443 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Funky Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.98 from 443 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 441 of 443.

- 5 stars: 437 (99%)
- 4 stars: 4 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- Local guide

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Hallgrimskirkja** (20m) - Marvel at the city's most famous landmark.
2. **The Statue of Leif Eiriksson** (10m) - Learn about Leif Ericsson and his family.
3. **The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)** (20m) - We visit Einar Jónson's sculpture garden to enjoy some of his artwork and listen to stories about Vikings and Norse mythology.
4. **Stroll through this residential area and learn about how Icelanders converted...** (10m) - Stroll through this residential area and learn about how Icelanders converted to Christianity.
5. **Stroll through the streets of Þingholt neighbourhoud and learn how Icelanders...** (20m) - Stroll through the streets of Þingholt neighbourhoud and learn how Icelanders went from being the poorest nation in the world into economic growth.
6. **Lake Tjornin** (5m) - Stroll past Tjörnin Pond
7. **Parliament House (Althingishus)** (20m) - Learn about the political history of Iceland
8. **Reykjavik City Hall** (20m) - Take a look inside the City Hall

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

We will meet you in front of Hallgrímskirkja Church, by the Viking statue.

## Good to know

- 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
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- An immersive history lesson with a local guide
- A minimum number of 6 participants

## Compared with other Food, Beer & Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 25** | €60 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (443) | shared |
| [Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-food-walk-local-foodie-adventure-in-iceland/?format=md) | €132 | 3h | 4.97 (21387) | shared |
| [Walking tour of Reykjavik city](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/walking-tour-of-reykjavik-city/?format=md) | €45 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (493) | shared |
| [Flóki Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting in Reykjavík](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/fl-ki-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting-in-reykjav-k/?format=md) | €41 | 1h 15m | 4.97 (467) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €206, median €120; typical length 2h. 6 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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