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The Icelandic Women Walking Tour in Iceland

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The Icelandic Women Walking Tour in Iceland
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Overview

About

The Icelandic Women Walking Tour in Iceland offers a one-of-a-kind and thrilling experience

What you'll do

Join a private half-day walking tour in Reykjavik to explore the city's top landmarks and learn about the significant role women have played in Icelandic history. With your own private guide, set off on foot to discover the city's most iconic attractions, including Hallgrimskirkja Church, Old Town, Parliament House, and more. Along the way, learn about the inspiring women who have helped shape the development of the city.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsWe offer pickup from the hotels/accommodations within the specified radius. If you are staying outside of the downtown area we kindly ask you to meet us Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait. We recommend using Google Maps! Your guide will be wearing a light blue jacket that´s easily recognizable. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Hlöllabátar, Ingólfstorgi 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Tanjong Premier Cruise
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Itinerary

Reykjavik Walking Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for The Icelandic Women Walking Tour in Iceland in Reykjavik, Iceland. This walking tours experience includes 12 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Ingólfstorg
1

Ingólfstorg

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2

Parliament House (Althingishus)

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Parliament House (Althingishus)

Our next stop is the Parliament building and there we have the opportunity of discussing the role of women in politics since the establishment of Alþingi (Arguably the first Parliament in the world)

3

Reykjavik City Hall

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Reykjavik City Hall

Our next stop is Reykjavik City Hall, where we have the opportunity of learning about some of the original women settlers of Iceland, like Audur the Deepminded

4

Lake Tjornin

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Lake Tjornin

The beautiful view overlooking the Reykjavik pond, the birdlife and the artwork surrounding it.

5

Lake Tjornin

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Lake Tjornin

There is a nice area by the pond where sculptures made by Icelandic women are the center pieces. This small sculpture garden bears the name "The Pearl Necklace" and is to remember the original Icelandic sculpturists.

6

Mæðragarðurinn

Stop: 5 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
7

Vatnsberinn (Water Carrier)

Stop: 5 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Vatnsberinn (Water Carrier)

The Water Carrier sculpture is a wonderful reminder of the hardwork that women have done in the past.

8

Bríetarbrekka

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
9

Laugavegur

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Laugavegur

It's fitting that the main shopping street of Reykjavik is name Laugavegur, Pool road as the women carried laundry from old town Reykjavik to wash them in the geothermal pools at Laugardalur (hot spring valley).

10

Taste Of Iceland

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Taste Of Iceland

There is time for small sweet Icelandic tastings on our tour

11

Hallgrimskirkja

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hallgrimskirkja
  • The main landmark of Iceland is worth visiting, and of course the role of women in Icelandic religion.
  • We take advantage of the opportunity to visit the belltower, which offers spectacular views of Reykjavik. Did you know that 2 out of 3 church bells bear women's names?
12

Skolavordustigur

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Skolavordustigur

We have several possible stops on this street, for example to look at the beautiful handcraft at Handprjónasambandið (The Handknitters Accociation of Iceland).

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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