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DownloadWalk with a Viking - Reykjavik Walking Tour - Small group
By Your Friend in ReykjavikTop rated
YOUR CRASH COURSE IN EVERYTHING ICELANDIC Our Reykjavik walking tour is your introduction to our country. It will help you get your bearings and make the most of your stay in Iceland.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Season
- All year
- Getting there
- Walking
- Book by
- 1 hour before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before
from
7.378 ISK
per adults
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Wed 30 Sept · 17:00
- Thu 1 Oct · 10:00
- Thu 1 Oct · 13:00
- Thu 1 Oct · 17:00
Runs: All year
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
Why it's on Icebreaker
Your Friend in Reykjavík
Your Friend in Reykjavík runs a small stable of downtown walks, and they all begin at the same spot: outside Hlöllabátar on Ingólfstorg, the salty, saucy, greasy sub shop most people only meet at 4:00 in the morning. Look for the guide in the light blue jacket, then pick your subject. Walk with a Viking is the two-hour orientation: Harpa, the harbour, the Pond, parliament, and Hallgrímskirkja with pronunciation help. The folklore walk gets through elves, trolls, ghosts and the child-eating Grýla in 90 minutes. The Beer & Booze tour, for over-20s, visits three bars and explains how beer stayed banned in Iceland until 1989. There is also a two-hour sweets tour and a three-hour weekend food tour with a stop at the flea market.
From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Prices
| Adults16 - 99 years | 7.378 ISK |
|---|---|
| Youth6 - 15 years | 5.104 ISK |
| Children Free0 - 5 years | 0 ISK |
Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
Our Reykjavik walking tour is your introduction to our country. It will help you get your bearings and make the most of your stay in Iceland.
We recommend it as your first stop in Reykjavik (well, maybe check into your accommodation and drop your bags off first).
Our family-friendly tour brings the history of Iceland to life with exciting stories and Icelandic mythology.
We’ll visit all of the famous landmarks in the city center, such as Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavik Harbour, and Hallgrímskirkja Church (we’ll teach you how to pronounce that), Reykjavik Pond, and the Parliament building.
But, we’ll also share hidden, local spots with you like a visit to an Elf home; things you’d miss if you didn’t know what to look for.
We want you to feel the unique, friendly atmosphere of our quirky little city, not just to see the most popular tourist attractions. We’ll even have a small lesson on the Icelandic language so you can not only walk with a Viking but talk like one too.
We’ll be showing you our favorite places to eat, drink and visit (we also have an intimate knowledge of happy hour deals that we’re happy to share).
What's included
What to bring
Just dress according to the weather but please wear layers
Good to know
Please be outside Hlöllabátar 5 minutes before the starting time of our walking tour together
Where it starts
We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.Ingólfstorgi 1, Reykjavík
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Walk with a Viking?
- About 2 hours.
- How much does Walk with a Viking cost?
- From 7.378 ISK. Adults (16 - 99 years): 7.378 ISK. Youth (6 - 15 years): 5.104 ISK. Children Free (0 - 5 years): 0 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars., Ingólfstorgi 1, Reykjavík. Most people drive there themselves.
- When does it run?
- All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it very easy.
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