Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots

Meeting point

Where

Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait. Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back

Departure

27 start times between 07:00 and 19:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Operator

Your Friend In Reykjavik; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   We meet up by Ingólfur Square in old town Reykjavik by the artwork of the two stone pillars with smoke coming up from the top

   Here we start off talking about the Settlement and the Icelandic Sagas.

   5 min
2. 2
   The Settlement Exhibition

   We stop on top of the museum and peer down at the first Viking house in Reykjavik and talk about Vikings. We don't enter the museum.

   5 min
3. 3
   The Settlement Exhibition

   In a secret location close to the Settlement museum there is an Elfstone / Home of Elves. We talk about Mythology and how quirky Icelanders are in that regard.

   5 min
4. The Settlement Exhibition

   Close by the Settlement museum is the oldest house in the center of Reykjavik dating back to 1762.

   Pass by, no stop
5. We walk past favorite restaurants and bars and give you tips on where to eat, drink & be merryPass by, no stop
6. Kolaportid Flea Market

   We walk past the Reykjavik Flea Market which is only open during the weekends from 11 am - 5 pm. Tip: There is a small food market there that's fun to visit.

   Pass by, no stop
7. We point out the one and only hot dog stand, Bæjarins Bezu pylsur where you can get the wonderful Icelandic lamb hot dogs

   Beware of copycats all around the city center. We could grab a hot dog if the group is hungry.

   Pass by, no stop
8. Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

   We walk together down by the old Reykjavik harbor and soak in the beauty of the coastline and Mount Esja in the far. Down by the harbor we marvel at the beauty of the architecture of Harpa Concert hall.

   Pass by, no stop
9. Arnarholl Statue

   We walk past Arnarhóll (Eagle's hill) where people from the capital area come together for special occasions like celebrating the national holiday of 17th of June.

   Pass by, no stop
10. 10
    Stjornarradid

    Pass by the offices of the prime minister of Iceland. Talking about the fight for independence.

    5 min
11. 11
    Hallgrimskirkja

    We admire Hallgrímskirkja church and talk about its history and of religion in Iceland in general.

    5 min
12. 12
    Lake Tjornin

    We walk down to the beautiful pond or lake in the middle of Reykjavik. Rich with birdlife and a fun visit to feed the birds. During winter the pond freezes over and then it's fun to walk across the pond itself.

    5 min
13. Reykjavik City Hall

    We admire the architecture of the Reykjavik City hall

    Pass by, no stop
14. 14
    Parliament House (Althingishus)

    At the end of our great Reykjavik walking tour, we check out the Icelandic parliament building and talk about things like politics, gender equality and the guardian spirits of Iceland.

    5 min

About this tour, from the operator