Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots
Overview
About
Join us for a unique and personalized tour of Reykjavik's top attractions and local hidden gems. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll get an insider's perspective on the city's history, culture, and daily life. From iconic landmarks to off-the-beaten-path discoveries, this private tour is the perfect way to experience Reykjavik like a local.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Meet your host
Itinerary
Reykjavik Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Reykjavik's Top Sights and Local Spots in Reykjavik, Iceland. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Ingólfstorg
The Settlement Exhibition
We stop on top of the museum and peer down at the first Viking house in Reykjavik and talk about Vikings. We don't enter the museum.
The Settlement Exhibition
In a secret location close to the Settlement museum there is an Elfstone / Home of Elves. We talk about Mythology and how quirky Icelanders are in that regard.
Stjornarradid
Pass by the offices of the prime minister of Iceland. Talking about the fight for independence.
Hallgrimskirkja
We admire Hallgrímskirkja church and talk about its history and of religion in Iceland in general.
Lake Tjornin
We walk down to the beautiful pond or lake in the middle of Reykjavik. Rich with birdlife and a fun visit to feed the birds. During winter the pond freezes over and then it's fun to walk across the pond itself.
Parliament House (Althingishus)
At the end of our great Reykjavik walking tour, we check out the Icelandic parliament building and talk about things like politics, gender equality and the guardian spirits of Iceland.
This concludes the tour.
