Viking Walk In Five Languages

Reykjavik: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Viking

★ 4.7 497 reviews

2 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 2 hours
Group: Up to 12 people
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This walking tour with a Viking-themed guide starts at Hlöllabátar on Ingólfstorg and covers the city center in two hours, mixing Icelandic history with folklore and mythology. The route takes in the well known sights, including Harpa Concert Hall, the harbour, Hallgrímskirkja Church, the Pond and the Parliament building, plus lesser known corners the operator describes as local favorites, such as an elf home. Along the way there is a short Icelandic language lesson and tips on where to eat, drink and catch a happy hour.

The operator positions it as an orientation tour, best taken early in a stay so the rest of the trip benefits from the recommendations. Stories are kept family friendly, and reviewers describe the pace as easy and comfortable, with time to ask questions and take photos. One reviewer also mentioned a guide adding a ghost story, which suggests the content shifts a little depending on who leads and who asks what.

Tours run in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, and a private option with a chosen start time can be booked. Reviewers describe departures going ahead in rain, wind and snow, so the weather you walk in is mostly the weather Iceland gives you.

What's Included

Included

Expert guide

Not Included

Food or drinks

Itinerary

Meet at HlöllabátarThe meeting point is Hlöllabátar, Ingólfstorgi 1, 101 Reykjavík. Hotel pickup is not included.
IngólfstorgThe tour opens on Ingólfstorg with a guided walk and sightseeing for 10 minutes.
Austurvöllur and AlþingiGuided sightseeing at Austurvöllur for 15 minutes, then a photo stop at the Parliament building for 10 minutes.
Lake TjorninA 20 minute guided stretch along the Pond, with time to enjoy the birdlife.
Ægisgarður 9 and HarpaSightseeing at Ægisgarður 9 for 10 minutes, then a 15 minute guided tour of Harpa Concert Hall.
LaugavegurA 20 minute guided walk along Laugavegur.
HallgrímskirkjaThe final stop is a 20 minute guided visit at Hallgrímskirkja, including help with the pronunciation.
Return to HlöllabátarThe walk loops back to the starting point at Hlöllabátar.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to sort out before you go, based on the listing and what past participants have reported.

Dress in layers. The listing recommends weather-appropriate clothing worn in layers, and the walk takes place outdoors. Reviews describe tours continuing through rain, wind and even a blizzard, so dressing for the conditions matters.
Easy walking pace. Several reviewers call the pace easy, leisurely and comfortable, with enough time to ask questions and take photos. The whole outing lasts two hours on city streets.
Story-driven guides. Travellers consistently praise the guides as knowledgeable and entertaining, with stories covering history, folklore and at least one ghost tale. The listing also encourages asking questions about anything.
Food and drink tips. Guides point out favorite places to eat and drink, and reviewers mention being directed to local restaurants. No food or drinks are included on the tour itself, so budget separately.
Bring questions. The listing encourages asking the guide about anything, and multiple reviews describe guides responding to all requests and questions. It is the kind of tour where participation shapes what you get.
Works for families. The operator describes the tour as family friendly, and one reviewer noted a guide who kept teenagers engaged. A German-speaking reviewer also found it suitable for children.

Common issues. Weather is the main variable, since reviewers describe tours proceeding through rain and wind, so comfort depends on what you wear. , as hearing was occasionally difficult. There is no hotel pickup, food or drinks included, and anyone wanting a set start time needs the private option rather than the standard departure.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Start?

At Hlöllabátar, Ingólfstorgi 1, 101 Reykjavík. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to the meeting point.

What Is Included In The Price?

An expert guide for the two hour walk. Food and drinks are not included, so anything you buy along the way is at your own expense.

How Long Is The Tour?

Two hours. The walk loops from Hlöllabátar through the city center and back to the same point.

Is It Suitable For Children?

The listing calls the tour family friendly, and reviewers have described guides holding the attention of teenagers and children.

What Should I Wear?

Weather-appropriate clothing and layers, per the listing. Reviews show the tour running in rain, wind and snow, so dressing for the forecast is a sensible call.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.