Reykjavik City Walk and Whales
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover hidden local spots
- Try Icelandic cuisine and drinks
- Go whale watching in Reykjavik
Full description
Our Reykjavik walking tour is your introduction to Iceland. It will help you get your bearings and make the most of your stay in Iceland.
W recommend it as your first stop in Reykjavik (well, maybe check into your accommodation and drop your bags off first). Our family-friendly tour brings the history of Iceland to life with exciting stories and Icelandic mythology. We’ll visit all of the famous landmarks in the city centre, such as Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavik Harbour, Hallgrímskirkja Church (we’ll teach you how to pronounce that), Reykjavik Pond and the Parliament building. We'll be showing you our favourite places to eat, drink and visit (we also have an intimate knowledge of happy hour deals we're happy to share.
But, we’ll also share hidden, local spots with you like a visit to an Elf home; things you’d miss if you didn’t know what to look for.
The city tour takes approximately 2 hours and when you have finished your orientation.
Then you have time to grab a quick lunch from around 12 - 1 pm (maybe the one and only Icelandic Hot dog?) before heading down to the harbour and starting the next adventure. Your Whale Watching Tour on the ship Andrea leaves at 1 pm (13:00) from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík.
Warm float-able overalls are provided for your comfort & safety – overalls are also available in children’s sizes!
The Andrea is a large and comfortable boat that has an educational & interactive focus on-board so you will keep learning while enjoying the fantastic views of the mountains that surround Reykjavík. The most common species seen in Faxaflói bay are Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, White Beaked Dolphins, and Harbour Porpoises.
Included / Excluded
- Exciting whale watching tour
- Orientation tour through Reykjavik city
- Warm overalls (Children size available)
- Lunch
Meeting point
Start Location
Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is guided in English
- Suitable for all ages
- No food included on this tour
Know before you go
- Please dress weather-appropriate
- We meet by Ingolfur square
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before starting time
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We did a cat walk tour. Our guide Robyn was great! The tour was very informative. It was nice to learn about the history of Iceland while on the hunt for some of well known cats around Reykjavik.
Informative. Enjoyable. Dui was excellent.
Einar was the best guide I have ever had in all my travels. His tour is rich and complete, yet never boring. He is incredibly passionate and engaged, making it an absolute pleasure to listen to him. His tour is unique, with plenty of musical and cultural references, as well as a touching personal touch that makes the experience even more special. I was truly delighted to discover Reykjavik and Icelandic culture with Einar. I couldn’t recommend him enough! Thank you so much, Einar!
