Walking tours in Reykjavík
A walking tour gives you Reykjavík at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are June to August, with highs around 57°F (14°C) and about 10 rainy days a month.
Photo: Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0
Top walking tours in Reykjavík
Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a VikingFrom $53View 
Walking tour of Reykjavik cityFrom $51View 
Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalkFrom $50View 
The Reykjavik Cat Walking TourFrom $72View 
Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storytellerFrom $69View 
Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of IcelandFrom $53View
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How to pick a good walking tour
- Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
- Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
- Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
- Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.
Reykjavík month by month
Averages for Reykjavík, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1829–present, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 40 (4) | 44 (7) | 50 (10) | 55 (13) | 59 (15) | 57 (14) | 53 (11) | 46 (8) | 40 (5) | 38 (3) |
| Low °F (°C) | 29 (-2) | 29 (-2) | 30 (-1) | 34 (1) | 39 (4) | 45 (7) | 48 (9) | 47 (9) | 43 (6) | 37 (3) | 32 (0) | 29 (-2) |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:19 pm | 6:00 pm | 7:27 pm | 8:59 pm | 10:35 pm | 11:59 pm | 11:26 pm | 9:46 pm | 7:56 pm | 6:09 pm | 4:29 pm | 3:29 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for walking tours in Reykjavík?
June to August. Expect highs around 57°F (14°C) and about 10 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
Where can I book walking tours in Reykjavík?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
