---
title: Walking tour of Reykjavik city
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 45
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 493
duration_minutes: 150
duration_max_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 2 of 25 (Food, Beer & Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/walking-tour-of-reykjavik-city/
---

# Walking tour of Reykjavik city

In our comparison: #2 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A pleasant walk among Icelandic history, street arts, folklore and colorful dwellings; 
The tour is not suitable for people with walking problems and/or difficulty walking.
ideal for small groups - max. 10 people.

We’ll visit the city’s main landmarks such as the Parliament house, Hallgrimskirkja church, the Pond as well as other picturesque locations, lesser known to tourists…..and of course, we won’t miss the colorful works of art hidden around Reykjavik, one of the street art capitals of the World.

PLEASE NOTE: The tour is ca. 2 miles (3km) long and has a duration 
of 2h 30min-3hours.
The last part of the tour is uphill and there are few steps/stairs to take during the tour.
The walking tour is in English only,we don't offer the tour in any other languages

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Arnarholl Hill,
- Max 10 people: small group
- Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Fitness notes apply: see additional information

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €45 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m–3h
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 493 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Raven Travel
- Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.99 from 493 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 493 of 493.

- 5 stars: 488 (99%)
- 4 stars: 5 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Guidance and storytelling
- Icelandic schnapp & dried fish, local sweets

## Itinerary

1. **Arnarholl Statue** (25m) - brief introduction to Reykjavik and Iceland’s early history
2. **Laugavegur** (20m) - We'll walk in and out Reykjavik main street and explore some of the colourful,hidden street arts the city is known for.
3. **National Theatre of Iceland** (5m) - Admire the National Theater and its architecture
4. **Austurvollur Square** (15m) - take a look at the Parliament House as well as at other interesting buildings and their curiosities
5. **Hallgrimskirkja** (10m) - A quick visit to one of Reykjavik's main landmarks
6. **The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)** (15m) - visit the interesting sculpture garden of Einar Jonsson’s museum
7. **Lake Tjornin** (10m) - Visit the lake shore and enjoy a beautiful cityscape panorama

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 14:00
- 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

Arnarholl Hill, next to the statue of Ingolfur Arnarson

We meet all participants at the tour's meeting point, we don't provide any pick up!

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with walking issues or difficulty walking
- The tour is ca. 2 miles long (3km), the last part of the tour is uphill and there are few steps/stairs to take during the tour
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- The walking tour is in English only, we don't offer the tour in any other languages

## Compared with other Food, Beer & Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 25** | €45 | 2h 30m–3h | 4.99 (493) | shared, max 10 |
| [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 |
| [Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/funky-history-walking-tour-in-reykjavik-with-local-storyteller/?format=md) | €60 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (443) | 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 #2 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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