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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Adolforz
Jul 27, 2025
THIS IS A MOST DO TOUR! - Our tour guide was by far the best we have ever had! He was incredible, was able to tell amazing stories without effort, and we learned so much about the history of the country, he was so knowledgeable and kind, the tour was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone that is visiting Iceland as a MUST
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Lisa_k
Jul 26, 2025
THE Most Fantastic Tour - This is one of the best tours we've ever taken. Lully was absolutely fantastic. We learned all about Iceland from Greek mythology to today. It was one of the most informative and fun tours we've been on. The history was amazing. Learning about Reykjavik and how it has grown and changed through the centuries. I simply had no idea. A definite tour must if you are visiting!!
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Y1680ecaudreyk
Jul 22, 2025
Perfect tour to do on the first day! - Incredible tour! Lalli did such an amazing job with his story telling. He tells the Icelandic saga in parts while inserting interesting facts about modern day Iceland. It’s been a few days since his tour and my husband and I are still talking about how fun the tour is and reference a lot of what we learned! It was really easy to find the tour start location and the company did a great job communicating with us before to ensure we knew where to go. The tour is a bit of walking, but Lalli did a great job of having us sit while he told parts of the saga story. I highly recommend doing this tour at the start of your trip as it really helped us understand the layout of Reykjavik and was a perfect introduction to the country.
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Jeanettesu4697sw
Jul 22, 2025
- History of Iceland told alive and relevant! Much information for use DE following days in Iceland, both in fht. Drink money, food, shopping and more. Iceland's geology and culture were told in a committed manner. Really interesting!
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Esz1234
Jul 22, 2025
Highly Recommend - So fun! Kali was warm, funny, and had great knowledge of the history of Iceland and its people.really enjoyed our tour and Icelandic hot dog at the conclusion.
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Smridhi_m
Jul 18, 2025
High yield tour, support Lalli! - Lalli was fantastic! He gave a very comprehensive tour and history of Iceland. I learned so much. He takes you all around Reykjavík and you even get to stop at the famous hot dog stand. His dream is to open a tour company that takes people to the highlands, and he is so fantastic I hope he achieves it. Can’t miss this tour!
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Ddsaints
Jul 17, 2025
Reykjavík and Iceland primer - What a great way to kick off time in Iceland! Lalli had the perfect mix of historical story telling, Saga summaries and humour to wrap it all up. Great personality and very professional. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Rodw104
Jul 17, 2025
Excellent tour - Lilli is an excellent tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed his tour and learned a lot about Icelandic history and culture. We'd thoroughly recommend the tour. The tour ends with the best ever hot dog! Make sure you have all the sauces for the best experience.
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Phillipf797
Jul 10, 2025
Awesome way to start your Reykjavík visit…like a Viking! ;-) - Our host Lalli was incredibly knowledgeable and very funny. If you are looking for a history of Iceland & a great tour of Reykjavik then this is the place to start. Lalli pointed out many of the places to go and could tell us a bit about the each. Loved the tour!
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Travel608402
Jul 28, 2025
Great tour - Really enjoyed Lalli and his funky history tour. You walk through the street of Reykjavik with several stops along the way and get a hot dog at the end. You learn the full history of Iceland through the ages. Very entertaining and comprehensive. Lalli is a lovely guy. This tour was a highlight at the end of our 10-day trip around Iceland.
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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).