Private Reykjavik City Tour: Exploring Feline Trails with a Visit to Cat Coffeehouse
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Reykjavík
Embark on a private Reykjavik city tour with a feline twist! Explore the myths and history of cats in Iceland and the world, visit the Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse, and maybe even spot some famous downtown Reykjavik cats. A purrfect 2-hour walking tour for cat lovers!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ingólfur Square - We meet up at a fitting place, or the two stone pillars, the monument to the start of the Settlement of Iceland. Where did the Cats of Iceland come from?
- Austurstræti - Short walk from our meeting spot, through this downtown Reykjavik area
- Penninn Eymundsson - We quickly check out Icelandic cat related books, like the story of the Christmas Cat
- Parliament House (Althingishus) - A brief stop with furrtastic tails
- Lake Tjornin - We stop for a little while admiring the Reykjavik pond and its birdlife.
Just imagining how it would be a cat in those circumstances.
- Reykjavík Junior College - We pass by the oldest college of Reykjavik, that some say dates back to 1056.
- Kattakaffihúsið - We stop for a hot drink and Icelandic pastry, while we pet some cats
- The Heart of Reykjavik - We try to catch a glimpse of the resident cat and some of the beautiful cat designs of this cool store
- Laugavegur - We walk along Laugavegur, the main shopping street of Reykjavik for a short while
- Hallgrimskirkja - We pass by Hallgrímskirkja on our way to the sculpture garden of Einar Jonsson
- The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) - Our final stop is at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Reykjavik Feline Stroll
Embark on a purrivately guided walking tour through downtown Reykjavik, brimming with feline flair.
This is an exclusive City Stroll uniquely designed to celebrate our beloved feline friends.
We will trace the feline footprints that span the course of Iceland’s history.
Together, we’ll delve into the legends surrounding Cats in Iceland and across the globe, even delving into tales from Feline Hispurrical narratives worldwide.
As a highlight, we will even make a pit stop at the renowned Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse, where we can indulge in heartfelt cat-petting while savoring a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, complemented by Icelandic pastries.
If we find ourselves cat-icularly fortunate and the Feline deities are in our favor, we may just get an opportunity to spot the renowned feline celebrities of downtown Reykjavik, featuring Baktus, Jonsi, and Ofelia, to note a few.
Our journey commences by the pillars at Ingólfur Square, culminating at the picturesque Statue Garden of Einar Jonsson, situated by the iconic Hallgrimskirkja Church.
This is indeed a two-hour Purrfect City Stroll in Reykjavik for those with a furrvent love for Cats.
- Not recommended for people with a Cat Allergy
Location
Ingólfur Square
Austurstræti
Your Guide will meet up with you at Ingolfur Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone pillars
(They are over 3 meters high).
Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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305elizp
Mar 12, 2024
One for the cat lovers - Myself, daughter and partner had the best time on this cat walking tour. We had the most incredible guide to show us where all the cats hang out. We also seen some of the best local sites and was taught about Icelandic history/mythology. The highlight was ending up with a hot chocolate in the cat cafe. Would highly recommend! ❤️
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622haidys
Jan 12, 2024
The Best - Amazing tour. I booked late and they are very accommodating. Our guide Einer was lovely and very knowledgeable. He made the tour very fun and exciting. I travelled solo but I felt welcomed.
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73148
Jan 3, 2024
Educational, Informative & Entertaining - Did two walks the week of Christmas with my son and daughter-in-law....City Walk & Cat Walk. Both were excellent! City Walk was first and Esther E did a great job of telling us not only about the history of the city as well as the country. She also shared quite a bit about their culture. And sorry for not remembering the male guide's name for the Cat Walk, but he was just as informative and educational as Esther E. Doing these walks was a great way to learn from two locals about their country!
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W4908wbwilliams
Sep 7, 2023
Fellow cat lovers, you'll like this one - We had a great time hanging out with other cat people and getting a tour of the downtown area. Loved getting a chance to meet his fur kids too. We missed one cat, but saw him later on when he came out of his nap. A great choice after an overnight flight not too intense and lots of fresh air
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Meander60964419587
Jul 22, 2023
So glad we took this tour! - OMG what a wonderful experience. Our delightful guide started right off saying he is the proud father of three cats, and at the end of the tour we stopped at his cozy home to meet them. He lives a couple of blocks from THE church, so we boogied right over there after the tour, previously thinking we would have no time at all to se it while we were in Reykjavik. The statue of Leif Erickson was right in front of the church (Does anyone have his phone number???).
The tour included businesses with their own kitties, businesses that sell cat-themed stuff, neighborhood cats, lots of city landmarks, and lots of stories of local cats, plus how their ancestors got to the island in the first place and oohing and ahhing over each other's pix of our own precious cats. The stop at the cat café was charming and yummy and full of photo ops.
So glad we took this tour!
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Sarah
Oct 27, 2022
Great for animal lovers! - A must for any animal and folklore lover! We walked the city, learning history and spotting the famous cats of Reykjavik along the way. I loved going to the cat cafe and meeting some local kitties up for adoption too. Definitely a one of a kind tour that shouldn’t be missed!
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Dream752481
Jul 11, 2022
Fun and sweet introduction to Icelanders - My 18-yr-old son and I took this tour our first day in Reyjavik. We both loved it. Hilda's sweet personality and stories was a wonderful introduction to Icelanders and the culture.
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Foodeater78
Apr 8, 2022
Hours of feline fun - If you're a cat lover, then the Reykjavik Catwalk is the one for you. We were hosted by Bardi, one of the walk's designers and he was an absolutely perfect guide; kind, considerate and a genuinely fascinating character. While the Catwalk is a great way to discover the streets of Reykjavik, the emphasis is obviously on cats - you'll hear intriguing tales of Icelandic cat folklore as well as meeting several of the city's famous kitties, who generally spend their time snoozing in various shops. Add to that chance encounters with random cats on the walk and a visit to the cat café, which was one of the walk's highlights. The Catwalk tour felt like a really original idea and was a couple of hours really well spent - couldn't ask for a better experience.
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