Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik

Join our Reykjavik Funky History Walking Tour for an immersive exploration of Iceland’s history. Learn about survival, freedom, and tolerance while enjoying crazy stories and a delicious Icelandic lunch.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hallgrimskirkja - Marvel at the city’s most famous landmark.
  • The Statue of Leif Eiriksson - Learn about Leif Ericsson and his family.
  • The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) - We visit Einar Jónson’s sculpture garden to enjoy some of his artwork and listen to stories about Vikings and Norse mythology.
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What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

This Reykjavik walking tour is an immersive history lesson with Icelandic lunch included in the price. The tour is a quick and easy way to learn about the history of Iceland and the basic stuff you need to know to continue exploring the city on your own. Join us on an amazing journey through 1150 years of Icelandic history and learn how the fight for…

Location
Hallgrimskirkja
We will meet you in front of Hallgrímskirkja Church, by the Viking statue.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Culture44980792978
Mar 21, 2026
Best way to start your stay in Iceland - Fabulous, it was a fascinating experience, really brought the history to life. Gained so much more from my visit by doing this tour. Would highly recommend.
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Alisha
Mar 19, 2026
Great tour - We had an amazing tour with Lalli. He was very knowledgeable regarding Icelandic history. He also gave us good tips for traveling this beautiful country. It was a wonderful way to start our vacation. 10/10 recommend!
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Techoper
Mar 15, 2026
A Funky Frolic with a Potential King - Our family booked this tour online to do on our first full day in Iceland. Lalli, one of the owners, and the 50 something in line to be the King of Denmark (take the tour to hear the rest of the story), was our guide for the afternoon. His knowledge of Icelandic history and the way he tells it is engaging and fascinating. The walk and talk is well paced, with a number of stops to delve further into the history- or lack thereof - (again take the tour to hear about that). If you think “I can’t possibly walk for 2.5 hours without eating or going to the washroom!” Well, Lalli and Funky Iceland have you covered (take the tour to find out)! I would highly recommend the tour early in your trip if you want to hear the history, see downtown Reykjavik and perhaps get some financial advice (take the tour for that advice)! Great Tour! The Gilroys
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Kathy
Mar 7, 2026
Fun and insightful tour of Reykjavik! - We had a great day touring and learning about Reykjavík with Lalli - a fun, enthusiastic and entertaining Viking! We would recommend spending the day with Lalli if you’re in the city!!
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Reneern6399mf
Feb 27, 2026
Fun and information tour! - The walking tour with Lalli was really informative and fun. He presented the history of Reykjavik and the Icelanders in a way that made it very entertaining and memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed it and learned quite a bit. He also gave us a lot of great tips for our stay (how to save money) and sites/places to visit. He's a wealth of knowledge and really personable! Would highly recommend!
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T5100ijdavidd
Feb 15, 2026
Fantastic fun and informative tour - An absolutely fantastic walking tour. We very rarely leave reviews, but Lalli’s Funky Icelandic Tour was so special. His enthusiasm and passion for his homeland is delightful. We learnt so much about the history and culture of the country in a really informative , storytelling and fun way, and even better in chronological order! Even in the February rain it is a tour not to be missed.
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Robert_r
Feb 8, 2026
Great Tour - A very interesting and funny tour with Lalli. Icelandic history is very interesting. I highly recommend the tour.
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Peterce4861rq
Feb 6, 2026
This tour is an absolutely essential introduction to the history and the culture. of Iceland. - In general I do not do reviews. However, Lalli’s Funky Icelandic Tour is vey special. If you are going to spend any time in Iceland, and are interested in understanding the history of the country and how it got to be the way it is today, this tour is absolutely essential. Lalli is charming and knowledgeable. He has organized the tour in a way that is at the same time enjoyable, informative and comprehensive. We learned so much about Iceland that we had no idea about, and came away from the tour with a much deeper understanding of the history, and the culture. Do not miss this tour!
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Christopher_s
Feb 3, 2026
Funky walking tour was great! - Lalli was a great guide. He was super informative, very funny, and a very friendly guy. I would definitely recommend funky walking tour to anyone.
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Curious23480502227
Jan 22, 2026
Very Fun and Interesting Tour! - I had an amazing time on this tour! It was super fun to walk through Reykjavik and learn about the history of Iceland. The tour guide was engaging and funny, and I would highly recommend anyone visiting Iceland add this to your to do list!
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).