Icelandic History Walk: Street Art and Folklore Tour
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Reykjavík

Explore Reykjavik’s history, street art, and landmarks on a guided walking tour. Perfect for small groups. Discover hidden gems and vibrant street art.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arnarholl Statue - A brief overview of Reykjavik and Iceland’s early history
  • Laugavegur - Stroll along Reykjavik’s main street and discover the vibrant, hidden street art the city is famous for.
  • National Theatre of Iceland - Appreciate the architecture of the National Theatre
  • Austurvollur Square - Observe the Parliament House and…
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What's Included
  • Guidance and storytelling
  • Icelandic schnapp & dried fish, local sweets
Additional Information

Enjoy a delightful stroll through Iceland’s rich history, vibrant street art, folklore, and charming colorful homes. This tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues or difficulty walking. It is perfect for small groups, with a maximum of 10 participants.
Participants will explore the city’s key landmarks, including the Parliament House,…

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Location
Arnarhóll
Arnarholl Hill, next to the statue of Ingolfur Arnarson We meet all participants at the tour's meeting point, we don't provide any pick up!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vincent_a
Feb 15, 2026
Downtown tour - Great experience! Our tour guide, Luca, was extremely knowledgeable. We really enjoyed his stories about the history and architecture of the city.
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Travelnotesellaerik
Nov 30, 2025
Reykjavik - A City That Gives Around Every Corner - We came for nature. The city made us stay longer. After days of waterfalls, geysers, and volcanic landscapes, we expected Reykjavik to be a pleasant stop. It became so much more. This is a city that reveals itself slowly - not through landmarks, but through corners.Every street brought something new. A turquoise ice cream shop with a pink door. A turf-roofed boutique glowing with warm light. Houses in purple, lime green, deep red - side by side, somehow harmonious. Small shops full of someone's passion. Murals appearing where you least expect them.And then: Skólavörðustígur. The rainbow street. Pride colours painted permanently into the pavement, stretching all the way up to Hallgrímskirkja. A city making a statement without saying a word: every love belongs here.What surprised us: The colours aren't random or chaotic. Everything feels considered. Bold, but not loud. Playful, but grounded. We stopped noticing the cold because our eyes - and then our hearts - felt warm.Practical tip: Walk slowly. Turn corners. Look up. The best of Reykjavik isn't on any map - it's in the details between destinations.We've visited capitals across Europe. This small northern city showed us something rare: a place that doesn't perform for tourists. It simply is itself - colourful, kind, and quietly confident.
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543joycep
Nov 1, 2025
Go on this tour. Excellent itinerary. Superior in every way to a Reykjavik tour I took a week later. Bravo! - Go on this tour. Excellent itinerary. Superior in every way to a Reykjavik tour I took a week later. Bravo! Guide was knowledgeable
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Davefromhoboken
Oct 21, 2025
Great tour - Great walking tour that covered the highlights. We appreciated the several good food suggestions along the way. Hallgrimskirkja was a huge highlight. We stopped along the way at Braud, the settlement museum, and the coffee shop in the old harbor.
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Paula_s
Oct 3, 2025
Luca was very... - Luca was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great tour! Dress warmly, including hat and gloves as you often stand in place to hear the host’s explanation.
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Francisco_m
Sep 28, 2025
Great tour! Luca was very... - Great tour! Luca was very knowledgeable and took us around the city to wonderful sites. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to get know the city!
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Jody_c
Sep 27, 2025
Reykjavik Walking Tour - Luca was an awesome tour guide. He shared so much history about Reykjavik, that we would not have known touring on our own. It was a very informative and fun tour!!
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Connie_g
Sep 22, 2025
Exploring Reykjavik with Lucca - We absolutely loved our walking tour of Reykjavík! Our guide, Lucca, was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and full of energy. He made the entire experience both fun and memorable. A highlight was when he surprised us, when we stopped for a moment, with some special local treats, introducing us to Hraun chocolate delights. They were so delicious that we headed straight to the supermarket afterward to buy some to bring home
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Ubob94521
Sep 22, 2025
Excellent Reykjavik Walking Tour - Our Guide Luca was excellent! I highly recommend this tour guided by him. As it turned out it was effectively a private tour since only the 3 of us were booked on the day of the tour. He knew his history and this town.
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Sabrinas
Sep 20, 2025
Great city tour! - Fabulous walking tour with Luca. Learned lots about Reykjavik and he was such a lovely guide! 10/10would recommend.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).