The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour
About this activity
This is a City Walking Tour with a firm focus on our feline companions.
Highlights
- Café Babalú
- The various famous cats of downtown Reykjavik
- Forget about going Whale Watching, go Cat Watching
- Sculpture Garden Of Einar Jonsson
Full description
Explore downtown Reykjavik through the eyes of Iceland's cats on this private walking tour. You follow the paw prints of cats since the settlement of Iceland, hearing myths and legends about felines in Iceland and around the world, plus stories from cat history that span centuries.
Midway through, you stop at Café Babalú for coffee, hot cocoa, or Icelandic pastries in a cozy, cat-friendly setting. Along the route, you may spot some of downtown Reykjavik's most well-known local cats, including Baktus, Jónsí, and Ófelía — sightings aren't guaranteed, but the odds are good.
The tour starts at the pillars in Ingólfur Square and finishes at the Einar Jónsson Sculpture Garden near Hallgrímskirkja Church. It suits cat lovers of any age and requires no special fitness level. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Cat Protection Society's Kattholt shelter and hotel.
Included / Excluded
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Icelandic Pastry at Café Babalú
- Expert Local Catloving Guides
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
4 Austurstræti, Austurstræti, Reykjavík
Important information
Know before you book
- Don't book if you don't like cats :)
Know before you go
- Please wear layers of clothing
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
My sister and I chose the Folklore Tour and would recommend to anyone, who is also curious about the darker side of folklore. Einar was our guide and he really brought the stories to life - many jokes, committed dramatic performances and a clear passion for folklore
Excellent tour with Kristin, informative and engaging, a great blend of history, folklore and mythology. A wonderful introduction to our time in Iceland and very lucky to see so many of the famous cats!
Maria G was punctual, friendly and very knowledgeable. It was very rainy and windy. She made the experience fun. I would highly suggest her as a Icelandic Food Tour guide.