Schnapps And Fish Tasting Walk

Walking tour of Reykjavik city

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2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
Group: max 10 travellers
Meeting point: Arnarhóll, 101 Reykjavík
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Snack: Snacks included

Overview

This walk starts at Arnarholl Hill in central Reykjavik, beside the statue of Ingolfur Arnarson, and finishes roughly three kilometres later at the Einar Jónsson Museum. Between those two points, the guide from Raven Travel leads the group through Reykjavik on foot, covering the history of the city and of Iceland, and the stories behind the buildings you pass. The route runs about two miles, with an uphill stretch near the end and a few steps and stairs along the way.

Guidance and storytelling are built in, and so is a tasting stop: participants get Icelandic schnapps, dried fish and local sweets. Groups are capped at ten travellers, and the tour runs in English only. Expect the full walk to take between two and a half and three hours.

It suits first-time visitors who want orientation before exploring on their own. Travellers with difficulty walking, or with heart problems or other serious medical conditions, are advised against booking.

What's Included

Included

Guidance and storytelling
Icelandic schnapp & dried fish, local sweets

Itinerary

Meet at ArnarhóllThe group gathers at Arnarholl Hill, next to the statue of Ingolfur Arnarson, in 101 Reykjavík. There is no pickup service, so all participants make their own way to the meeting point.
Walk the city centreThe guide leads the group on foot through central Reykjavik, pointing out buildings and explaining their background and historical significance.
Taste Icelandic treatsAlong the way the guide shares Icelandic schnapps, dried fish and local sweets, all included with the tour.
Finish at the museumThe walk ends at the Einar Jónsson Museum, Hallgrímstorg 3, Njarðargata 51, 101 Reykjavík. The final part of the route is uphill.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this walk.

Wear proper shoes. The route covers about two miles and includes stairs and an uphill finish, so comfortable shoes matter. The listing itself flags the steps and the uphill final section.
Dress for weather. The tour runs outdoors and requires decent weather to operate. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Come hungry-ish. Icelandic schnapps, dried fish and local sweets are included. One reviewer said the tasting of local food and drink was a cool part of the tour.
Small group feel. The tour accepts a maximum of ten travellers. Reviews describe guides who answered questions freely and adjusted to the needs of everyone in the group.
Ask for tips. Reviewers again and again mention receiving restaurant, shop and museum recommendations. One party picked their dinner spot directly from a suggestion made during the walk.
English only. The tour is conducted in English, with no other languages offered. One reviewer specifically praised the guide's clear, easy-to-understand English.

Common issues. There is no pickup, so everyone meets at Arnarhóll on their own. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing advises against it for people with walking difficulties, heart problems or other serious medical conditions. A minimum number of travellers is required, and if it is not met you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Poor weather can also cancel a departure, with the same options of a new date or a refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour?

Guidance and storytelling throughout the walk, plus a tasting of Icelandic schnapps, dried fish and local sweets. The tour lasts between two and a half and three hours and ends at the Einar Jónsson Museum.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

No. The listing states that all participants are met at the tour's meeting point on Arnarholl Hill, next to the statue of Ingolfur Arnarson, and that no pickup is provided. The spot is near public transportation.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

Not really. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing does not recommend it for travellers with walking issues, heart problems or other serious medical conditions. The route is about two miles long, with an uphill final section and some steps and stairs.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you get a different date or experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Service animals are allowed.

What Languages Is The Tour Offered In?

English only. The operator does not offer the tour in any other language. One reviewer specifically praised the guide's clear, easy-to-understand English.