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
  • Snacks
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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Amanda_s
Mar 4, 2025
Funky Tours is the best - Great tour. I would book all of my tours with Funky Tours and Lulli again if I had a chance. Very personable and super informative.
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277davem277
Mar 2, 2025
Loved our funky tour! - We had a few days of randomly walking around Reykjavik before taking the funky walking tour. We had walked by so many interesting things without knowing anything about them! Fortunately we got the inside story from our guide, Lalli, and later even went back to see many of the things in depth since we knew what we were actually looking at now! Lalli was fun and entertaining, and he's tall enough that you won't lose him in a crowd. Be sure to dress for the weather, and expect it to be windy!
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I6489womichelles
Mar 2, 2025
Entertaining and Informative - A Great Introduction to Reykjavik and Iceland! - I’ve taken the Funky Iceland – History Walk with a Local Storyteller tour twice and loved it both times! Lalli, our guide, is a gifted storyteller who does an amazing job of bringing Iceland’s history to life, from the first Viking settlers to the present day. Using Reykjavik’s landmarks as a backdrop, he expertly ties historical events to Icelandic cultural values and traditions. Beyond history, Lalli incorporates insights on architecture, art, geography, natural resources, and even the impact of climate change, making the tour engaging and wide-ranging. This walking tour is not only fun but also incredibly informative, leaving you with a greater understanding of and appreciation for Iceland and its people. Highly recommended!
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Stevensj1273vh
Feb 21, 2025
A must do walking tour - I have travelled a lot and been on many walking tours this was without doubt one of the best I have been on. Lallis knowledge about the history of Iceland and its development over the years was amazing. He delivered it with confidence and with a sense of humour which kept you interested throughout the two hour tour. If you are fortunate enough to visit Reykjavik I would strongly recommend spending two hours of your time with the Funky tours team, you won’t regret it.
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Brian_b
Feb 15, 2025
Don't Miss Out - Extremely knowledgeable and personable guide, great sense of irony and humor about the history of the country, and very proud to be an Icelander. Came away enriched and with an appreciation for Iceland.
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M33qbchrisp
Jan 21, 2025
Best Iceland Tour! - Lalli was fantastic. We got a great 3-hour tour with more history than we could ever digest. Thank you guys for being so kind, welcoming, & thorough.
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Anthony_s
Jan 13, 2025
Fun Reykjavik walking tour. - This is a 2.5 hour guided walk around the historic center of Reykjavik. The guide was excellent, mixing in history and humor. We learned a lot and have a better understanding of tiny Iceland's history over the past 1200 years or so.
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Eso2306fn
Jan 12, 2025
Fascinating and Immersive Historic Walking Tour - If you are visiting Iceland and want to know about Iceland's history, this walking tour is a great way to do it. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, weaving together Iceland's Viking roots, folklore, and modern culture with passion and humor. The pace was relaxed, and we learned so much about Iceland's rich heritage while enjoying seeing historic sites and getting a little exercise too!
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Jackra5476ob
Jan 2, 2025
Awesome experience! - Our guide (Lalli) gave us a fantastic tour of the city centre as well as telling a great story about the entire history of Iceland. Would definitely recommend for anyone of all ages!
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Alison_w
Dec 30, 2024
Highly recommend - Fantastic tour of the city. Our tour guide Lalli was a great combination of knowledge and entertainment! Icelandic hot dog was a delicious way to finish off the tour. Highly recommend!!
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