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4.8(2,857 reviews)

The Private Fishermans Walking Tour

3 hours
Commentary: Guide · en
Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

Step into the rich maritime history of Reykjavik on this immersive walking tour,  and explore the city's fishing heritage from past to present.

Highlights

  • A guided walk
  • Pickup from a hotel if it's within an easily walkable distance (pickup list provided)
  • Experienced and fun-loving guide

Full description

Step into the rich maritime history of Reykjavik on this immersive walking tour led by a local, expert guide. Begin by exploring the city’s vibrant waterfront, where you'll hear stories of Iceland’s fearless fishermen and the role the ocean has played in shaping the nation. Visit key landmarks such as Harpa Concert Hall, Miðbakki harbor, and the historic Verbúðir fishing sheds. The tour ends at the Reykjavik Maritime Museum, where you'll gain deeper insight into Iceland’s proud seafaring traditions.

Included / Excluded

  • A guided walk
  • Experienced and fun-loving guide
  • Pickup from a hotel if it's within an easily walkable distance (pickup list provided)
  • Tip or gratuity

Important information

Know before you book

  • Public transportation nearby
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • Tips or gratuity not included

Know before you go

  • Just dress according to the weather, wear layers
  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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

4.8(2,857 reviews)
GetYourGuide
Erin
Jul 2026
1.0

Frankly a waste of money, especially a waste of time. The first two stops were boring but OK. Then all downhill. We included in our description that we have 1 severe dairy allergy (the description said it could accommodate)but only one accommodation was made so my partner couldn’t eat anything after the first 2. The 3rd stop was literally the hot dog stand, which we had to stand and wait in a 30 minute line for?Anyone can go to a hot dog stand on their own at a better time in the day with no line. The hot dogs are made with milk powder. The 4th stop was supposed to be candy and fish jerky….from a store, not even a restaurant- I could buy this myself, so that felt like a joke. store the guide was going to buy it from was closed LOL so he went to a grocery store to get it. The last stop was a fish dish made with dairy. I would never recommend this tour. It was so unnecessarily drawn out. We are so sad one of our only nights here was wasted on this poorly done, time-consuming tour

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Tracy
Jul 2026
5.0

The ferry was cancelled due to the weather so the trip changed; be flexible when booking the Westman tour for this reason. Your Friend Reykjavík driver Daniel made the tour so special. He is so personable and thoughtful. It was such a comfortable trip and so convenient when seeing the different places. The best part was going to and eating at places that are local treasures, not just touristy destinations. Highly recommend!

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Dianna Maurer
Jul 2026
5.0

We had a lovely private tour on our last day in Reykjavik! Our boat had us disembark at 8am but our flight wasn’t until 5pm! Petra took us all around town and gave us a locals perspective! She showed us some beautiful spots to see before taking all of us to the airport. We had a lovely time with Petra and it was the perfect way to spend our last day!!!

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