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Reykjavík “Free” Walking Tour

Our famous 2-hour walking tour focuses on the history of Iceland, Reykjavík’s evolution as a city and Icelandic culture in general. It’s presented in an informative and entertaining way by English-speaking Icelanders and history majors. You can pay as you please after the tour.
Duration 2 hours
Private tour available in English, Spanish
Private tour pricing from 0 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
Had a walking tour of Reykjavik today with Eiríkur and it was just awesome. Eiríkur was very funny but also very informative. He gave heaps of information about Reykjavik and Iceland, the local people and culture. Also told us some great tips on what to see and do around Reykjavik. Would really recommend this tour. Especially do it when you first get to Reykjavik to get your bearings of the place.

Highlights

Pass the 19th-century House of Parliament

Learn some local history at the Arnarhóll public park

See the Tjörnin lake in the centre of the city

Admire the award-winning Harpa Concert Hall

Wander the streets of the historical Grjótaþorpið district

Visit Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík – one of the oldest schools in Iceland

Description

The famous two hour walking tour focuses on the history of Iceland, the evolution of Reykjavík as a town and Icelandic culture in general, laid out in an informative and comic way by either Marteinn (Martin), Eiríkur (Eric), Sara (Sarah), Jóhannes (Joe) or Tómas (Tom) english speaking Icelanders and history majors.

This tour has no fixed price, instead it runs on the great Free Walking Tour model found allover the world where each participant sets the price of the tour afterwards instead of in advance. As a result, the guide relies solely on your contribution and works hard for his share in the donations.

The "Free" classic tour departs multiple times a day all year around. Occasionally on holidays we take a day off.

This tour is completely non-commercial and non-sponsored. There are no meals included, there’s no shopping involved and there will be no toilet breaks or food stops. In the case of bad weather, construction, parades etc., the route will be adjusted accordingly. Indoor stops are frequent in winter.

The total walking distance is around 2 kilometres.

We've only open for bookings for one week at a time.

What’s included & not included

Friendly and professional English-speaking guide

Coffee or lunch breaks

Meeting point

Austurvöllur

Reviews from travelers (100)

5.00/5
Had a walking tour of Reykjavik today with Eiríkur and it was just awesome. Eiríkur was very funny but also very informative. He gave heaps of information about Reykjavik and Iceland, the local people and culture. Also told us some great tips on what to see and do around Reykjavik. Would really recommend this tour. Especially do it when you first get to Reykjavik to get your bearings of the place.
Eric has a lovely sense of humour and really knows his stuff. Great introduction to Reykjavik and Iceland, gives you an insight into the history and the way of life and full of tips to make the most of your trip there. Interesting and fun for all the family.
We went on this tour our last morning in Reykjavic and wished we had done it earlier in our visit because of all the information we received. Our guide, Eric, was very interesting and energetic as he led us around the inner city while providing overviews of Icelandic history and education. The 2 hours flew by in spite of the rain. Eric also provided some interesting insights into their culture and a few money saving tips. In addition, if you give him your email at the end of the tour, you get an email full of things to do, places to eat, etc. We have done free walks in other cities and enjoy them, not because they are free, but because the guides who are working for tips work so hard to make sure that you enjoy them. This was one of the best.
Reykjavik
Austurvöllur
+3547877779
booking@citywalk.is
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